Urbex & Abandoned
Ploština
Drnovice, Czech Republic
Ploština was a small settlement in what is today the municipality of Drnovice in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. On 19 April 1945, at the end of World War II, it was burned and its people were massacred by Nazis in response to their support of the anti-Nazi resistance movement. The massacre was conducted by the German special SS unit Zur besonderen Verwendung-Kommando Nr. 31, led by Walter Pawlofski, and by the SS anti-partisan unit Josef consisting of members of Slovak Hlinka Guard, whose headquarters was in Vizovice. Twenty-four people were burned alive, three more people were executed, and one person was tortured to death during interrogation.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Drnovice, Czech Republic
- Coordinates
- 49.19750, 17.95806
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q27659551
What is Ploština?
Ploština is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Starý Světlov, Valdštejnův dub, Lukov Castle, Vršatec Castle.
Where is Ploština?
Ploština is in Drnovice, Czech Republic. Coordinates: 49.19750, 17.95806.
How do I get to Ploština?
Ploština is at Drnovice, Czech Republic (49.19750, 17.95806). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.