Petschek Palace - Praha, CZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Noe1
N 50° 04.884 E 014° 25.874
33U E 459307 N 5547835
This monumental neo-Classicist building was erected between 1923 and 1929 by the Prague banker and head of the financial council Dr. Julius Petschek. Immediately after the Nazi occupation in 1939, the building was taken over by the Gestapo.
Waymark Code: WMWZMM
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/05/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
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"This monumental neo-Classicist building was erected between 1923 and 1929 by the Prague banker and head of the financial council Dr. Julius Petschek for his bank. Immediately after the Nazi occupation of Prague in 1939, the building was taken over by the Gestapo. Thousands of Czechs were interrogated and tortured here. Shortly after the war, a memorial was installed in the building’s basement. "

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The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Tours are available only upon prior agreement. The memorial is accessible for groups of 5 - 20 people by appointment only (at least 7 days ahead), guided tours on workdays 9.00 - 15.00, Sa 8.30 - 12.00. Orders: ČSBS office, tel. 224 262 874 (Mo-Th 9 - 14) or by e-mail.

Admission Prices:
free

Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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