Memorial to the Victims of Communism

Located at the bottom of Petrin hill, these sculptures commemorate the jailed, executed and whose lifes were ruined by totalitarianism. Astonishing statues. Tram 22 takes you straight there.

What a beautiful but somber memory of your past. Without your past I would not have met my new family ♥️ came by here on a night walk. We came back next day as this was the entrybpont for our Petrin park walk

Haunting statues symbolizing the decay of the individual. Worth a quick visit. There are a very other interesting sculptures and landmarks in the area, so you can fit this into a walk covering a few of them.

Statues formed in a line with a deep meaning. Quiet thoughtful design

Little bit spooky at night but there is a park and a few restaurants nearby make the place quiet happening. Overall a decent place to dive into old memories and spend a quality time.

As a Canadian visiting Prague, the Memorial to the Victims of Communism was a profoundly moving experience. Located at the base of Petrin Hill, this series of sculptures vividly represents the suffering endured by those oppressed under the communist regime. Each figure becomes more deteriorated as you move further up the steps, symbolizing how individuals were broken by the harsh realities of life during that time. It’s a powerful visual metaphor that left a lasting impact. What struck me most was the memorial’s simplicity, yet its ability to convey such a heavy historical weight. The plaques detailing the imprisonment, forced labor, and executions of thousands of people were sobering reminders of the human cost of totalitarianism. Walking among the statues, I felt a deep respect for those who suffered and resisted. While the memorial itself doesn’t take long to visit, it leaves you reflecting on the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of remembering history’s darkest chapters. It’s a somber but important stop in Prague, providing a stark contrast to the city’s beauty and charm. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to understand more about the country’s past. Four stars for its powerful message and impact.

series of statues in Prague commemorating the victims of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia between 1948 and 1989. It is located at the base of Petřín hill, Újezd street in the Malá Strana or the Lesser Town area. It was unveiled on the 22 May 2002, twelve years after the fall of communism in the Eastern Bloc, and is the work of Czech sculptor Olbram Zoubek and architects Jan Kerel and Zdeněk Holzel. It was supported by the local council and Confederation of Political Prisoners (KPV).

Touching memorial to the victims of communism. The statues are thought provoking and bring home the way people have been treated. Follow maps if you are in the area as the statues are hard to spot from the main road. They look really good at night but as we approached there was a large group sitting at the top drinking so we didn't hang around. By day it's much more accessible with plenty of benches to take a little rest on.