Kobylisy Shooting Range: A Memorial to Resistance
A poignant memorial in Prague honoring Czech patriots executed during the Nazi occupation at a former military shooting range.
The Kobylisy Shooting Range in Prague 8 is a somber memorial site. Once a military training ground, it became a place of mass executions during the Nazi occupation, particularly after the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich. Today, it stands as a national cultural monument, freely accessible to the public, commemorating the Czech patriots who lost their lives here.
A brief summary to Kobylisy Shooting Range
- Prague 8, 182 00, CZ
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds and allow for a more contemplative experience.
- Take time to read the memorial plaques and reflect on the individuals who were executed here.
- Combine your visit with a trip to other WWII-related sites in Prague, such as the Heydrich assassination site or the Lidice Memorial.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From anywhere in Prague, take Metro Line C (red line) to either Kobylisy or Ládví station. From either station, it's approximately a 10-minute walk to the shooting range. From Kobylisy station, head east on Sokolovská street, then turn left onto Pod Hranicemi street. The shooting range will be on your left. A 30-minute ticket costs 30 CZK, and a 90-minute ticket costs 40 CZK. Consider a 24-hour ticket for 120 CZK if you plan to use public transport extensively.
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Taxi/Ride-Sharing
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber or Bolt are readily available in Prague. Simply enter 'Kobylisy Shooting Range' or the address '182 00 Prague 8' as your destination. A ride from the city center will typically cost between 200 to 400 CZK, depending on traffic and your starting location.
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