National Monument in Vitkov, Monument and museum on Vitkov Hill, Prague, Czech Republic
The National Monument consists of a 142-meter-long granite building with a central hall, ceremonial rooms, and observation points overlooking Prague.
The monument was constructed between 1928 and 1938 to honor Czechoslovak legionaries who fought during World War I and the formation of Czechoslovakia.
The central hall features mosaics, reliefs of fallen warriors, and holds ceremonial events connected to Czech statehood with governmental representatives.
The site includes a café with city views, a souvenir shop, and a children's corner, while most areas are wheelchair accessible except the lookout.
The monument displays one of Europe's largest equestrian statues, depicting Jan Žižka, created by sculptor Bohumil Kafka in 1950.
Location: Prague 3
Location: Žižkov
Inception: 1929
Architects: Jan Zázvorka, Petr Všetečka, Tomáš Šantavý, Jan Gillar
Elevation above the sea: 260 m
Part of: National Museum in Prague
Website: http://nm.cz/Hlavni-strana/Navstivte-nas/Narodni-pamatnik-na-Vitkove.html
GPS coordinates: 50.08830,14.44940
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
Prague features historical monuments from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The medieval center includes the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock. The royal castle overlooks the city from its hill. Charles Bridge connects the two banks of the Vltava. Religious buildings, museums, and theaters illustrate Gothic, Baroque, and modern architecture.
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Statue of Jaroslav Hašek
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Bunker Vítkov
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Museo dell'Esercito di Žižkov
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Škola
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Táborský památník na Vítkově v Praze
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Základní škola Pernerova 29
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