Strašnice Crematorium, Crematorium in Prague 10, Czech Republic.
The Strašnice Crematorium features a main hall reaching sixteen meters in height and contains a ceremonial space of 450 square meters.
The facility opened in 1932 and became a site for mass cremations during World War II, with approximately 2,200 bodies processed during night operations.
The crematorium contains a ceremonial hall accommodating 200 people and includes a designated area of 100 square meters for musical performances and organ concerts.
The building incorporates a sloped entrance specifically engineered for hearse access and received cultural monument status from the Czech Republic in 1988.
Former Czech Republic President Václav Havel underwent cremation at this location before his remains were transferred to the adjacent Vinohrady Cemetery.
Location: Prague 10
Location: Vinohrady
Inception: 1931
Architects: Alois Mezera
Architectural style: constructivism
GPS coordinates: 50.07616,14.48478
Latest update: May 15, 2025 16:19
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