Grave of Jan Palach

The Grave of Jan Palach is a memorial at Olšany Cemetery in Žižkov featuring a bronze sculpture by artist Olbram Zoubek. The granite structure is located in section 7 of the cemetery and is marked with directional signs.

Jan Palach carried out a self-immolation protest in 1969 against Soviet occupation. After his death, his remains were relocated but returned to Olšany Cemetery in 1990.

The grave serves as a place where people gather to remember resistance against Soviet occupation. Visitors regularly leave flowers and participate in commemorative events that show how significant this person remains to Czech identity.

The grave is located in section 7 of the cemetery and can be found easily with directional signage. Visitors should know that the cemetery has standard opening hours and is explored on foot.

The site brings together two distinct moments of remembrance: the original burial from 1969 and the return of the ashes after the fall of communism. This dual history makes it a place where loss and recovery are intertwined.

Location: Žižkov

Inception: 1990

Creator: Olbram Zoubek

GPS coordinates: 50.07868,14.46781

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40