Lety: Memorial and Educational Trail on the History of the Site
Accommodation in Lety
A visit to Lety brings together the history of a specific camp site and reflection on the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti. The memorial and educational trail each focus on different aspects: the outdoor grounds with exhibition are open year-round; the trail starts in front of the municipal office and passes the former so-called camp before continuing to the Lety cultural monument. In this way, a place of remembrance and a themed trail connected to the history of the village sit side by side.
The Memorial and the History of the Site
The Lety u Písku Memorial is located at the authentic site of the Lety Protectorate concentration camp, which operated from 1942 to 1943. The memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia is at the site of the former camp and a pig farm built there in the 1970s. Its outdoor grounds with exhibition are open year-round. The Lety Memorial is located at the site of the former camp’s cemetery from the Second World War.
The dates mark two different stages in the site’s history: 1942 to 1943 refers to the operation of the camp; the 1970s mark the construction of the later pig farm. This distinction in time helps separate the history of the camp from the site’s later use.
The Educational Trail through Lety
The educational trail starts in Lety in front of the municipal office. It runs along the upper boundary of the present-day pig farm grounds, passes the former so-called camp, and continues to the Lety cultural monument. It provides information about the history of the camp and, more generally, the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti. The trail thus connects a specific site with a broader historical context. If you would like to explore both aspects in greater depth, you can plan the trail as a themed addition to your visit to the memorial.
Location, Travel and Surroundings
Lety is in the northern part of the Písek Region, 30 kilometres from Písek and near the intersection of the main Prague–Strakonice and Brno–Plzeň roads. There are bus connections from Lety to Písek, Prague, Plzeň and Tábor. If you are travelling by bus, check the current timetable before your journey. Písek is the point of reference for the distance; bus connections also go to Prague, Plzeň and Tábor.
Nearby, the Orlík Reservoir and Orlík Castle offer opportunities for recreation and active tourism. These have a different focus from the memorial and educational trail, which are centred on the history of the camp and remembrance. Check access details before travelling to the reservoir or the castle.
Accommodation in Lety
Rekreační středisko Pukňov is listed as accommodation in Lety. When choosing where to stay, you can consider whether your trip will focus mainly on the memorial and educational trail or also include nearby destinations at the Orlík Reservoir and Orlík Castle. Check current availability before booking.
Discover more destinations: Ostrovec, Horosedly, Božetice, Orlík nad Vltavou, Albrechtice nad Vltavou, Dobev, Olešná, Jickovice.
For the regional travel overview: Písek District.
