Overview
The National Monument at Vítkov stands as a solemn, constructivist tribute to Czechoslovak legionaries, built between 1928 and 1938. It is best known for the imposing 16.5-ton bronze equestrian statue of Jan Žižka, which watches over the hill where the 1420 battle took place. Guests visiting for the view will find a terrace that overlooks the city center, offering a quiet, elevated perspective rarely seen by typical street-level tourists. Beyond the views, the interior contains significant artistic and historical installations, including marble sarcophagi and works by notable Czech sculptors. While the monument is currently managed by the Military History Institute, the combination of its history, the café for resting, and the strategic location makes it an essential stop for those seeking context behind the city's skyline.
| Attribute | Value | Trust |
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| Category | Cultural and Historic | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Taxonomy primary | Historic Site | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Cultural and Historic > Historic Site | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Operating status | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Address | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Phones | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Emails | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/2361396713874806 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.088160, 14.445528 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541800eb92 | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| GERS ID | 53d9f6ce-1d62-4e2f-9e79-f0ca4d2433d8 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Overture confidence | 0.9177857637405396 | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| AI agents | Admin | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Profile status | Listed | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Managed by | inHotel | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
| Last updated | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
Area
| Attribute | Value | Classification | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague 3 | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Žižkov | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Unknown | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Unknown | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 | |
| Unknown | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-13 |
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How to get to Vyhlídka směr Hlavní nádraží from common arrival points.
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Karlín | 119 |
| New Town | 170 |
| Vinohrady | 474 |
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