Winged Lion Memorial, War memorial in Klárov district, Prague, Czech Republic
The Winged Lion Memorial features a bronze lion sculpture roughly two meters tall standing on a circular granite base with side panels designed to resemble aircraft fuselages. Memorial plaques with names are mounted beneath the main statue.
This memorial honors roughly 2,500 Czechoslovak airmen who flew with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Many participated in critical aerial battles, including the Battle of Britain.
The memorial lists names and ranks of Czech and Slovak airmen, with crosses marking those who fell on the panels beneath the sculpture. This personal record connects visitors to individual stories of service and sacrifice rather than abstract numbers.
The memorial is located near the Malostranska metro and tram station, with easy access to the Iron Footbridge and Old Castle Steps nearby. The riverside location makes it simple to explore other sites along the left bank of the Vltava on foot.
When viewed from above, the circular base mirrors the insignia of the Czech Air Force. This intentional design choice merges the memorial's physical form with the aviation history it commemorates.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
