Memorial to victims connected to Operation Anthropoid, World War II memorial at Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, Prague, Czech Republic.
The memorial is located in a crypt beneath Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral and marks where resistance fighters made their final stand in 1942. The underground chambers today display bullet holes on the walls and are presented with exhibitions that document the events.
The site is linked to Operation Anthropoid, in which Czech resistance fighters attacked Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich. After this action, the fighters hid in this crypt, where they died following a lengthy battle against German forces.
The cathedral serves as a place of remembrance where visitors can sit quietly and reflect on what happened here. The space itself speaks through its design and the stories shared by guides.
Entry to the memorial is free and guided tours are available to explain what happened in these underground chambers. Visitors should expect tight spaces and material that is somber and moving in nature.
The crypt has small windows that attackers tried to use to flood the chamber, though this failed. These details show the brutality of the siege and how desperate the situation was for those sheltering in the underground rooms.
Location: Prague
GPS coordinates: 50.07587,14.41673
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26
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