National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror
A poignant memorial in Prague honoring the heroes of Czech resistance who fought against Nazi oppression during World War II.
Located in the crypt of the Orthodox Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, this moving memorial commemorates the Czech paratroopers who assassinated Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich in 1942. The museum details the events of the assassination, the paratroopers' desperate hiding, and the brutal Nazi reprisals that followed.
A brief summary to National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror
- Resslova 9a, New Town, 120 00, CZ
- +420222540718
- Visit website
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 9 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Local tips
- The memorial is located in the crypt of the Orthodox Church of St. Cyril and Methodius; enter through the entrance on Na Zderaze street.
- Allow at least one hour to fully explore the exhibits and reflect on the events commemorated.
- The exhibition is in both Czech and English.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Karlovo náměstí metro station (line B), take the Palackého náměstí direction. The National Memorial is a short walk from the Karlovo náměstí tram stop, serviced by trams 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 14, 16, 22, and 24. Alternatively, trams 5 and 17 stop at Jiráskovo náměstí, which is also close by. From either stop, follow signs to the Orthodox Church of St. Cyril and Methodius on Resslova Street. A single public transport ticket costs approximately 30 CZK.
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Walking
From the Dancing House, head east on Resslova Street. The National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror is located at Resslova 9a, approximately a 3-minute walk. From Wenceslas Square, walk southwest towards Karlovo náměstí, then turn onto Resslova Street. The memorial will be on your right. The walk is approximately 15 minutes.
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