National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror

The National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, situated at Resslova 9a, is a deeply moving historical site located within the crypt of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius. This is the place where seven Czechoslovak paratroopers, having successfully completed Operation Anthropoid, made their desperate last stand against Nazi forces in June 1942. Visitors can walk through the actual crypt, an experience that provides a visceral sense of the struggle. The walls still bear the scars of the battle, including bullet marks and shrapnel damage, alongside the small ventilation openings used during the final fight. The site combines a factual exhibition—featuring documents, personal photographs, and video accounts—to clearly explain the events of the assassination, the subsequent betrayal, and the brutal reprisals carried out against the Czech people, including the destruction of the villages of Lidice and Ležáky. It is a necessary visit for anyone wanting to understand the reality of life and resistance in occupied Prague.