Olšany Cemetery, Prague

Name: Olšany Cemetery
Address: Vinohradská 71/155, Prague, 130 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 272 011 111

#147 among attractions in Prague

Art Nouveau architecture, Cemetery

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Facts and practical information

Olšany Cemeteries is the largest graveyard in Prague, Czech Republic, once laid out for as many as two million burials. The graveyard is particularly noted for its many remarkable art nouveau monuments. ()

Local name: Olšanské hřbitovy Established: 1680 (344 years ago)Area: 123.97 acres (0.1937 mi²)Architectural style: Art NouveauGraves: 65 thous.Coordinates: 50°4'51"N, 14°28'6"E

Address

Vinohradská 71/155Praha 3 (Žižkov)Prague 130 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 272 011 111

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Olšany Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Olšany Cemetery open?

Olšany Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday 8 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Olšany Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include CETIN building, Prague (6 min walk), New Jewish Cemetery, Prague (6 min walk), Church of Saint Roch, Prague (10 min walk), Parukářka, Prague (12 min walk).

How to get to Olšany Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olšany Cemetery:

Tram

Mezi Hřbitovy • Lines: 10, 11, 19, 26, 98 (5 min walk)
Olšanské hřbitovy • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 91, 98 (6 min walk)

Bus

Želivského • Lines: 124, 139, 150, 155, 188, 199, 213 (8 min walk)
Flora • Lines: 136, 175, 913 (10 min walk)

Metro

Flora • Lines: A (9 min walk)
Želivského • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Train

Praha-Eden (28 min walk)
Praha-Vršovice (37 min walk)

Ferry

Rohanský ostrov • Lines: P7 (36 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (37 min walk)