Winged Lion Memorial, Prague

Name: Winged Lion Memorial
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#149 among attractions in Prague

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Facts and practical information

The Winged Lion Memorial was unveiled on 17 June 2014 at Klárov in Prague by the British Member of Parliament, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames MP, grandson of Sir Winston Churchill. It is dedicated to the Czechoslovak airmen who served in the Royal Air Force during World War II and who achieved acclaim for their contribution to the Battle of Britain. ()

Local name: Památník Okřídlený lev Coordinates: 50°5'27"N, 14°24'37"E

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Praha 1 (Malá Strana)Prague Czech Republic

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Winged Lion Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Anne's Summer Palace, Lobkowicz Palace, Wallenstein Palace, Galerie Rudolfinum.

~1570 ftNW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Queen Anne's Summer Palace, Prague
8 min walk • Queen Anne's Summer Palace, also known as Belvedere or the Royal Summer Palace, stands as a testament to Renaissance elegance within the serene Royal Garden of Prague Castle in the Czech Republic. This historical landmark, commissioned by Ferdinand I for his wife Queen...
~1310 ftW
Museum, Historical place, Specialty museum
Lobkowicz Palace, Prague
7 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Prague, the Lobkowicz Palace is a cultural treasure and a testament to the city's rich aristocratic past. This baroque edifice, part of the Prague Castle complex, houses a museum that allows visitors to delve into the world of European...
~1150 ftW
Baroque palace, home to the Czech Senate
Wallenstein Palace, Prague
6 min walk • Wallenstein Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, stands as a historical gem in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. Built in the 17th century for Albrecht von Wallenstein, a prominent military leader, the palace reflects the grandeur and political ambition of...
~1170 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Galerie Rudolfinum, Prague
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Prague, Galerie Rudolfinum serves as a beacon of culture and art in the Czech Republic. This prestigious gallery, located within the historic Rudolfinum building, is dedicated to contemporary art and offers a unique blend of visual arts...
~980 ftS
Museum, Franz Kafka, Shopping
Franz Kafka Museum, Prague
5 min walk • Nestled within the quaint streets of Prague's Malá Strana, the Franz Kafka Museum is a stirring homage to one of the most enigmatic and influential writers of the 20th century. This museum, dedicated to the life and work of Franz Kafka, provides a deep dive into the...
~1270 ftE
Enduring concert hall and art gallery
Rudolfinum, Prague
7 min walk • The Rudolfinum is a stately music hall and significant cultural landmark nestled in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. This grand neo-renaissance building, situated on Jan Palach Square on the bank of the Vltava River, was inaugurated in 1885 and has since become...
~1030 ftS
Monuments and statues
Piss, Prague
5 min walk • In the heart of Prague, among the city's diverse array of historical and cultural offerings, stands a rather unconventional and provocative piece of art known as "Piss." Created by the renowned Czech sculptor David Černý, this installation is located in the...
~1040 ftE
Bridge, Sculpture
Mánes Bridge, Prague
6 min walk • Mánes Bridge is a road and tramway bridge over the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. It connects the Aleš Embankment and Rudolfinum to the Lesser Quarter and replaced the previous Rudolf footbridge built in 1869. The bridge is named after the Czech painter Josef Mánes.
~1550 ftSW
Tower, Specialty museum, Museum
Malá Strana Bridge Tower, Prague
8 min walk • The Malá Strana Bridge Tower is located in Prague, Czech Republic. The tower serves as the entrance to Malá Strana from the Charles Bridge.
~1450 ftE
19th-century museum of decorative arts
Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, Prague
7 min walk • Founded in 1885, the Prague Museum of Decorative Arts is housed in a Neo-Renaissance edifice built from 1897 to 1899 after the designs of architect Josef Schulz. It opened in 1900 with exhibitions on the first floor.
~280 ftSE
Memorial
Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement, Prague
2 min walk • The Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement or Resistance Flag Monument in Prague, Czech Republic, is a monument of the Czech Republic flag.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Winged Lion Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement, Prague (2 min walk), Parco Vojan, Prague (5 min walk), Franz Kafka Museum, Prague (5 min walk), Piss, Prague (5 min walk).

How to get to Winged Lion Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Winged Lion Memorial:

Tram

Malostranská • Lines: 12, 15, 18, 2, 20, 22, 23, 41, 97 (1 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (8 min walk)

Bus

Malostranská • Lines: 194 (1 min walk)
Valdštejnské náměstí • Lines: 194 (7 min walk)

Metro

Malostranská • Lines: A (2 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Train

Praha-Dejvice (17 min walk)
Újezd (17 min walk)