Czechs plant Sir Nicholas Winton Alley near legendary Říp Hill

The son of Sir Nicolas Winton, who saved 669 children from Nazi death camps at the outset of WWII by bringing them out of Czechoslovakia, took part in the planting of a new alley with 91 deciduous trees on October 28 in Račiněves in memory of his father.

The planting took place along a 550-meter footpath which is situated within sight of the legendary Říp Hill, which is one of the nation’s most important national monuments. The locals plan to build a relaxation zone there for resting in nature. The pathway will provide valuable environmental benefits for the landscape as well, enabling water retention, attracting birdlife and preventing soil erosion.