National Memorial on the Vítkov Hill @narodnimuzeum
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The Memorial houses the permanent exhibition The Crossroads of Czech and Czechoslovak Statehood, and the Festival Hall, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the exhibition Laboratory of Power (Klement Gottwald Mausoleum’s facility).
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The building was established in 1928–1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries; then it was re-built and extended after the end of the WW2.
After the end of World War II, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was transferred to the Memorial.
After 1948, prominent representatives of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia were buried here.
In 2001, the Vítkov National Memorial became part of a government resolution on rehabilitation and reconstruction of some memorials related to Czechoslovak history of the 20th century. ⠀
The Courtyard of Honour with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is frequently used on occasions of state visits and memorial events.
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You’ll also see the statue of Jan Žižka, the largest equestrian sculpture in Central Europe.
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There’s also a cafe ☕️ with panoramic views on the city.
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⏰ Opening hours:
from 1 April to 31 October:
Mon–Tue closed
Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00
from 1 November to 31 March:
Mon –Wed closed
Thu–Sun 10:00–18:00
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🎟 Tickets: adults – 120 czk, reduced fee – 80 czk, family – 200 czk.
🔭 Viewpoint on the top: adults – 80 czk, reduced fee – 50 czk, family – 130 czk.
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📍U Památníku 1900, Praha 3.