National Monument in Vítkov
A monument on top of Vítkov Hill in Prague's Žižkov district, among the most important buildings commemorating Czech statehood. It stands beside a large bronze equestrian statue of the Hussite commander Jan Žižka and looks out across the city.
- Where
- Prague, Czechia
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 50.0883, 14.4494
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Near National Monument in Vítkov
Žižkov Television Tower 0.8 km
A transmitter tower built in Prague between 1985 and 1992, designed by architect Václav Aulický and engineer Jiří Kozák. It rises high above the city's traditional skyline from a hill in Žižkov, with an observation deck and large crawling baby sculptures on its shafts.
Prague Main Railway Station 1.1 km
The largest railway station in Prague, opened in 1871 as Franz Josef Station. Its Art Nouveau entrance hall by Josef Fanta was added in the early 1900s and is worth a look even without a train to catch.
Jubilee Synagogue 1.3 km
An active synagogue in Jerusalem Street in the New Town, built in 1906 in a Moorish style. Its colourful facade with stripes and a large rose window marks it out from the older synagogues of Josefov.
State Opera 1.5 km
A neo Renaissance opera house near the main railway station, opened in 1888 as the New German Theatre. It is part of the National Theatre and stages mostly Italian and Czech repertoire.
Municipal House 1.5 km
An Art Nouveau civic building beside the Powder Tower, opened in 1912. It houses Smetana Hall, home of the Prague Symphony Orchestra, along with cafes, a restaurant and decoration by Alfons Mucha.
National Museum 1.6 km
The principal museum of the Czech Republic, housed in a neo Renaissance building that closes the top of Wenceslas Square. It opened in 1891 and holds natural history, archaeology and historical collections.
Basilica of St Ludmila 1.7 km
A neo Gothic church on Náměstí Míru in Vinohrady, completed in the 1890s to designs by Josef Mocker. Its twin towers and rich portal overlook the square, and it is dedicated to the grandmother of St Wenceslas.
Wenceslas Square 1.8 km
A long boulevard in Prague's New Town, laid out in the 14th century as a horse market and now a centre of shops and hotels. The National Museum stands at the top beneath a statue of St Wenceslas, and many national events have unfolded here.
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Questions
Where is National Monument in Vítkov?
National Monument in Vítkov is in Prague, Czechia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Žižkov Television Tower (0.8 km), Prague Main Railway Station (1.1 km), Jubilee Synagogue (1.3 km).
How do I get the National Monument in Vítkov stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at National Monument in Vítkov and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Prague volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to National Monument in Vítkov before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Prague volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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