Pracovní tábory Jáchymovska

Abstract

In presented Bachelor Assignment the history and contemporary condition of labor camps from the fifties of 20th century in Jáchymov region is being confronted. The first part is devoted to getting to know the history of the town Jáchymov from its founding to recent times. Then the reason of creating labor camps after the World War II and their description are introduced. The working conditions and daily regime in the camps are described on the basis of narrating of former political prisoner Zdeněk Mandrholec. These facts and witness are used for modernizing and renewing the information path „Jáchymov Hell“. Difficulty of renovation is supported by financial calculations. The final assignment valorizes the memories of personal observers for development of tourism in Jáchymov region.