Palach's pylon, Monument near Federal Assembly building in Vinohrady, Czech Republic.
The steel pylon monument stands 30 meters tall, tapering upward with a dark finish and foundations extending 7 meters underground.
Karel Prager designed the monument in 1968, initially concealing its dedication to Jan Palach due to political restrictions during the communist regime.
The monument displays a bronze sculpture titled 'Flame' by Miloslav Chlupac, added in 2020 to complete the original artistic vision from the 1970s.
Located near the New Building of the National Museum, the monument stands freely accessible to visitors exploring the Vinohrady district of Prague.
The true purpose of the monument remained hidden until 2018 when architect Prager's original drawings revealed its dedication to Jan Palach.
Location: Vinohrady
Location: Prague 1
Architects: Karel Prager
Creator: Miloslav Chlupáč
GPS coordinates: 50.08016,14.43155
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:28
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