Memorial of National Literature, Prague

Name: Memorial of National Literature
Address: 132/1 Strahovské nádvoří, Prague, Czech Republic

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The Memorial of National Literature is a cultural, museum, scientific and educational institution that acquires, collects, processes, registers and makes available a collection that relates to the development of literature and book culture in the Czech lands, including documents relating to the life, work and legacy of important figures of Czech literature from the 18th century to the present. It fulfils the function of a museum within the meaning of Section 10 of Act No. 122/2000 Coll. on the protection of museum collections. It is located at Strahovské nádvoří 132/1, 118 00 Prague - Hradčany.

The PNP also includes the Hvězda Summer Palace, the Small Villa, the Petschkova Villa, where the future PNP headquarters will be located, and the Central Depository in Litoměřice.

Coordinates: 50°5'12"N, 14°23'24"E

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132/1 Strahovské nádvoříPraha 1 (Hradčany)Prague Czech Republic

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Which popular attractions are close to Memorial of National Literature?

Nearby attractions include Strahov, Prague (1 min walk), Strahov Monastery, Prague (1 min walk), Premyslid Crucifix, Prague (1 min walk), Basilica of the Assumption, Prague (1 min walk).

How to get to Memorial of National Literature by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial of National Literature:

Tram

Pohořelec • Lines: 22, 23, 97 (3 min walk)
Hládkov • Lines: 25 (9 min walk)

Bus

Nemocnice pod Petřínem • Lines: 194 (8 min walk)
Hládkov • Lines: 143 (8 min walk)

Train

Petřín (12 min walk)
Nebozízek (13 min walk)

Metro

Malostranská • Lines: A (24 min walk)
Hradčanská • Lines: A (25 min walk)