Velvet Revolution monument at Národní street, Monument and commemorative plaque at Národní street in Prague, Czech Republic
The monument features eight bronze hands forming a victory sign, with the date 17.11.1989 inscribed into the surface of the Czech Bar Association building.
Students gathered at this location in November 1989 to protest against communist rule, leading to confrontations with riot police that initiated the Velvet Revolution.
People place candles and flowers at this memorial site each November 17th to commemorate the transition from communist rule to democratic governance in Czechoslovakia.
The monument remains accessible throughout the year on the exterior wall of the Czech Bar Association building, near multiple public transportation stops.
The hands on the monument hold lit candles during anniversary ceremonies, creating streams of wax that temporarily modify the appearance of the memorial.
GPS coordinates: 50.08191,14.41787
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:57
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