Memorial to the Victims of Communism, Prague

Name: Memorial to the Victims of Communism
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

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Memorial to the Victims of Communism, Prague

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The Memorial to the victims of Communism is a series of statues in Prague commemorating the victims of the communist era between 1948 and 1989. It is located at the base of Petřín hill, Újezd street in the Malá Strana or the Lesser Town area. ()

Local name: Pomník obětem komunismu Opened: 22 May 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 50°4'52"N, 14°24'14"E

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Praha 1 (Malá Strana)Prague Czech Republic

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Memorial to the Victims of Communism – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petřínská rozhledna, Museum Kampa, Infant Jesus of Prague, Schönborn Palace.

0.4 miW
378m cast-iron tower with viewing deck
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Museum of modern art from central Europe
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~1680 ftN
Baroque architecture, Monuments and statues
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Palace
Schönborn Palace, Prague
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Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Petřín, Prague
10 min walk • Petřín is a hill in the centre of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises 327 m above sea level and some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague.
~1520 ftE
Art Nouveau architecture, Bridge
Legion Bridge, Prague
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~1520 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Štefánik's Observatory, Prague
8 min walk • Štefánik's Observatory is an astronomical observatory on Petřín hill in the center of Prague founded 1928 and named after Slovak astronomer Milan Rastislav Štefánik.
~1940 ftN
Graffiti covered wall inspired by Lennon
Lennon Wall, Prague
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0.4 miE
Music venue, Restaurant
Žofín Garden, Prague
11 min walk • Žofín Palace is a Neo-Renaissance building in Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is a cultural centre, a venue for concerts, balls, conferences and exhibitions. It is situated on Slovanský ostrov, an island in the Vltava river in New Town, Prague.
~1640 ftN
17th-century Roman basilica-style church
Church of Our Lady of Victories, Prague
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~1940 ftNE
Forts and castles
Liechtenstein Palace, Prague
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial to the Victims of Communism?

Nearby attractions include The Josef Sudek Studio, Prague (3 min walk), Švandovo divadlo, Prague (6 min walk), Czech Museum of Music, Prague (7 min walk), Kampa Park, Prague (7 min walk).

How to get to Memorial to the Victims of Communism by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial to the Victims of Communism:

Tram

Újezd • Lines: 12, 15, 20, 22, 23, 41, 9, 97, 98, 99 (1 min walk)
Švandovo divadlo • Lines: 12, 15, 20, 9, 98, 99 (6 min walk)

Train

Újezd (3 min walk)
Nebozízek (6 min walk)

Bus

Švandovo divadlo • Lines: 176, 910 (5 min walk)
Arbesovo náměstí • Lines: 176, 910 (9 min walk)

Metro

Národní třída • Lines: B (19 min walk)
Karlovo náměstí • Lines: B (19 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (28 min walk)
Kotevní • Lines: P5 (30 min walk)