Jan Žižka memorial, Cultural monument in Janštejn and Horní Dubenky, Czech Republic.
The Jan Žižka memorial is a stone monument positioned at the border area between Janštejn and Horní Dubenky in the Czech countryside. The monument stands as a reminder of one of the most important military commanders in Czech history.
The memorial honors Jan Žižka, the blind military leader who commanded the Hussite forces during their wars in the 15th century. His armies won numerous battles that became defining moments in Czech history.
The stone is known locally as Žižkův kámen, Žižka's Stone, and stands in the woods near Janštejn, a village of glassworks tradition. It is listed in the Czech Monument Catalogue under number 1000137472, and the name keeps the memory of the Hussite commander alive in local place lore.
The memorial can be easily located using navigation apps like Mapy.cz, as it sits in a rural location between the two municipalities. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the surrounding ground can be uneven.
The stone is known locally as Žižkův kámen, "Žižka's Stone", and stands in the woods near Janštejn rather than in either village centre. It is registered in the Czech Monument Catalogue under number 1000137472, with heritage designation 26305/7-4832.
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