Památník založení Československa v Lučici, Czechoslovak founding memorial in Lučice, Czech Republic

The memorial stands in Lučice as a stone monument to the founding of Czechoslovakia. It consists of a central pillar bearing a plaque with the date 28 October 1918, set on a stepped base. A carved linden branch, a national symbol, decorates the upper part.

The memorial was built after the First World War to mark the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Its inauguration in autumn was tied to the commemoration of border guards and defenders of the republic from that period. The site in Lučice was chosen to keep the names of local men who served in those units before the public.

The memorial's name directly references the founding of a shared nation, shaping how the village understands its place in broader history. It serves as a focal point where locals mark important anniversaries through gathering and remembrance.

The memorial stands in the open village centre of Lučice, reachable on foot from the surrounding streets. There is no entrance or gate, so it can be viewed at any hour. The stone base and inscription face the passing road, making the text readable from the pavement.

The memorial is a sandstone monument unveiled on 28 October 1928, the tenth anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, in front of the village school. Its inscription names Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, first president of the republic, and lists the Lučice men who died in the First World War.