Antonín Dvořák Memorial, Vysoká u Příbramě
A small chateau linked to Antonín Dvořák, surrounded by a park and the countryside that inspired the composer's work.
The Vojna Memorial lies in the woods near Lešetice, about 6 km from Orlov as the crow flies. It is an authentically preserved camp from the period of communist repression, which the museum describes as unique in Central Europe. The visit suits adults and older children with an interest in the subject.
A bit of history
The camp was built by German prisoners of war between 1947 and 1949. From 1949 it served as a forced labour camp for opponents of the communist regime, who were sent here without trial, and from 1951 as a prison for political prisoners. The prisoners worked mainly in the nearby uranium mines. The camp was closed in 1961, after which the army used the site until 2000. It has been open to the public since 2005 as a branch of the Příbram Mining Museum.
What you will see
The site has reconstructed period buildings, such as the headquarters, the punishment cells, the infirmary and a prisoners' barrack. The exhibitions cover persecution after 1948 and the anti-communist resistance. Another exhibition is devoted to uranium in Czech history, and sculptures by Jiří Sozanský stand outside.
Good to know
The visit is divided into several routes that you can combine. Current opening hours and admission prices are listed on the memorial's website.
