Vojtíškova tiskárna House

Vojtíškova tiskárna, located in a family house in the city of Lázně Bělohrad in the district of Jičín, is a historical monument associated with Jan Vojtíšek Ml., a member of the anti-tinacist resistance organization OSVO during World War II. This house has become a key place in the context of illegal activities against Nazi occupation and assistance to parachutists, leading to its registration as cultural monuments of the Czech Republic. The importance of Vojtíšek's printer lies in its involvement in the resistance activities and tragic fate of the Vojtíšek family, who were arrested by the Gestapo after disclosure.

During World War II, the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was under German occupation. At this time, anti-tinacist resistance organizations, such as OSVO, tried to combat Nazi oppression. Jan Vojtíšek ml., a member of this organization, played an important role in operations that help skydivers. His printer was a place where illegal activities were coordinated and supported.

Vojtíškova tiskárna was not just an ordinary house; became the center of resistance activities. Jan Vojtíšek ml. promised to help and his house available for further outings. During Operation Anthropoid, which targeted the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the house was used as a contact point for skydivers. In 1942, desants Out Distance and STEEL were planted here, which shows the strategic importance of this house.

The Vojtíšek family was targeted by the Gestapo after the disclosure by Karel Curd. On May 27, 1942, the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich was carried out, leading to an extensive search party. Karel Čurda, a member of Desant Out Distance, came to the Prague Gestapo and called Gabčík and Kubish assassins. On 17 June the Gestapo was arrested in Belgrade where Jan Vojtíšek and his family and staff were arrested.

The fate of the Vojtíšek family is tragic. After their arrest, they were transferred to Petschko Palace in Prague, where the martial court sentenced 253 people to death on 29 September. The Vojtíšek family was subsequently transferred to the concentration camp Mauthausen, where Kristina Vojtíšková and Jaroslav Trojánek were executed on 24 October 1942. Little Jana Vojtíšková survived as the only family.

Today, Vojtíškova tiskárna stands as a witness to the tragic events of the past and a monument to the courage and sacrifice of the Vojtíšek family. It is a place that is worth visiting not only for historians, but also for any curious person who is interested in fighting the Nazi occupation and the fate of those who supported this resistance. Visiting Vojtíšek's heritage is to remember the importance of courage and solidarity in the most difficult times of history.