Palach's pylon, Monument near Federal Assembly building in Vinohrady, Czech Republic.
Palach's pylon is a steel monument in Vinohrady that rises about 30 meters high with a dark finish and tapered form. The structure extends roughly 7 meters below ground and stands freely accessible near the National Museum building.
Karel Prager designed the monument in 1968, but had to conceal its dedication to Jan Palach due to political constraints during communist rule. The true purpose remained hidden until 2018 when Prager's original drawings were revealed.
The monument displays a bronze sculpture titled 'Flame' by Miloslav Chlupac, added in 2020 to complete the original artistic vision from the 1970s. This addition made the symbolic meaning of the place immediately visible to visitors.
The monument is located in the Vinohrady district near the National Museum building and is freely accessible to explore. The site is easy to reach and offers a good starting point for walking through the neighborhood.
The monument's dedication remained a hidden secret for decades, documented only in archived drawings. This concealed history makes the site a special testament to artistic resistance during political suppression.
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