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Jan Hus monument

Name: Jan Hus monument
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Stand before the Jan Hus Monument, the sculptural centrepiece of Old Town Square. Circle the bronze and stone memorial to take in its figures, then enjoy the historic facades around it.

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Full description

Sculpted by Ladislav Šaloun and unveiled in 1915 on the 500th anniversary of Hus's death, this large memorial stands at the centre of Old Town Square. Hus criticised abuses within the medieval Church and was burned at the stake in 1415; the sculpture commemorates him as a national and religious symbol.

Up close the bronze figures and stone base reward a slow look, and the surrounding colourful facades frame it well. It is open at all hours, free, and easily combined with the rest of the square.

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Address

Staroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia · Staré Město

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit early morning or late evening for fewer crowds around the base
walk around the full monument to see the figures on all sides
pair it with the nearby Astronomical Clock and Old Town sights.

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Reviews

In the middle of old town square. Nice atmosphere and a beautiful statue. Definitely recommend to come here to eat food, go to the bridge and much more.

Karl Granath

2/5

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