Colditz

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Colditz is a small city in Germany, located between Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz with a population of approx. 5,500. The Colditz Castle served as a prison for American, British, Belgian, Dutch, French, Polish, and Yugoslavian high-ranking officers during World War II. It became famous as the "Bad Boys Camp" because there were many attempts to escape, often successful.

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See also: Schloss Colditz

View of Colditz Castle

Another view of Colditz Castle

Entrance of Colditz Castle

Colditz Castle chapel

Detail of Colditz Castle

Entrance of Colditz Castle chapel

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Main church

Town hall

Town hall

Market Square

Ehemaliges Kanzleihaus
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