SS Pool

From the Spring of 1942, the guards of the Small Fortress were members of the SS. These SS guards were notorious for torturing the inmates, generally reserving the most brutal treatment for the Jewish prisoners. Additionally, several of the wives of these SS guards became the guards for the women's section of the prison.

The SS, living with their families within the Small Fortress, wanted a swimming pool built for their relaxation and entertainment. Thus, a swimming pool was constructed in 1942 by students of Roudnice (who were prisoners) and Jewish prisoners. The prisoners were beaten and tortured while working on the pool's construction, costing many their lives.

The pool is located outside the execution area and relatively near the mass graves.