When visiting the Wenceslas Square and standing before the large St. Wenceslas Monument, make sure you look to your left where there is an interestingly shaped bronze cross embedded into the cobblestone along the ground. This is Memorial to Jan Palach and Jan Zajic, both university students who died from self-immolation back in 1969 in protest of Soviet occupation. However, it was only installed after the 1989 Velvet Revolution. The Memorial is simple but effective, creatively and respectfully designed and something that is quite memorable after you have left Prague due to the uniqueness of the small structure. In the end, not a priority thing to do/see when visiting in Prague but memorable nonetheless. As such, if you plan to visit Wenceslas Square area, it is worth your time and effort to seek out the Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial. It only takes a few minutes of your time to see this minor attraction.

This memorial on Wenceslas Square is a memorial to Jan Palach and Jan Zajíc, two students who protested against the then communist government. The memorial features I think polished granite granite, engraved with portraits of the two. Around the memorial are flowers and tributes. A nice tribute in a prominent location. The memorial is simple, but plus one for the sentiments.

(Translated by Google) The town is not located directly under the building of the National Museum in Prague. Jan Palach commemorates his 50th anniversary of burning, is captured in photographs. (Original) Pietni misto se nechazi primo pod budovou Narodniho muzea v Praze. Ucteni pamatky Jana Palacha k jeho 50. vyroci od upaleni, je zachyceno na fotografiich.

It's a pity this monument is not so well-known, at least among people of my age, but it's worth seeing if you are looking for an opportunity to awaken your conscience!

It was a solemn pilgrimage for me to visit the Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorials in Prague's famous Wenceslas Square, particularly a flame warped bronze cross embedded in the cobblestones symbolically marking the tragic act of self immolation. Hauntingly that single event in 1969 followed by other protest actions against the oppressive effects of foreign totalitarian occupation resonates powerfully down through time to the present day. Indeed yet another malovelent regeme from that part of Europe which originally compromised Czech freedom, now attempts to enslave the independent sovereign nation of Ukraine!

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Das Mahn-/Denkmal kann man schwer finden bzw. leicht und schnell übersehen, könnte angesichts der Bedeutsamkeit etwas mehr „beworben“/beschildert werden. Die Geschichte hinter dem Denkmal ist schon sehr traurig und erschütternd 😢

(Translated by Google) A place to think. Especially we must not let it repeat itself. Everyone should pause and tell us who and who we want to decide on our future. (Original) Místo k zamyšlení. Hlavně nesmíme dopustit, aby se opakovala. Každý by se měl pozastavit a říct si?kdo a koho chceme aby rozhodoval o naší budoucnosti.

Jan Zajíc and Jan Palach both committed suicide in Prague in 1969 to protest the Russian invasion of this country.

(Translated by Google) These actions must not be forgotten. (Original) Tyto činy nesmí být zapomenuty.

(Translated by Google) for those who lived those years it has a profound meaning (Original) per chi ha vissuto quegli anni ha un profondo significato

(Translated by Google) Place to be observed so that we do not forget the aggression suffered in 1968 (Original) Local a ser observado para que não nos esqueçamos da agressão sofrida em 1968

(Translated by Google) If you do not know about its existence you will find it on the ground, on the sidewalk in front of the facade of the imposing building of the Czech National Museum. A cross, to which even today flowers and candles are placed and a black and white photo. A modern work of art that immediately makes you think of death. In the death of those who are able to immolate themselves for ideals, so that the world finds out that they intended to step on their rights and steal their freedom. (Original) Si no sabes de su existencia te lo vas a encontrar en el suelo, en la acera delante de la fachada del imponente edificio del Museo Nacional Checo. Una cruz, a la que aún hoy se le ponen flores y velas y una foto en blanco y negro. Una obra de arte moderna que inmediatamente te hace pensar en la muerte. En la muerte de quien es capaz de inmolarse por unos ideales, para que el mundo se entere que les pretendían pisar sus derechos y robar su libertad.

(Translated by Google) Wenceslas Square is a must see The cross of Jan Palach is located ........... Look for you (Original) Piazza San Venceslao è da vedere La croce di Jan Palach è situata........... Cercate la voi

(Translated by Google) Impressive monument. (Original) Impressive monument.

(Translated by Google) Exciting even though .... a disappointing Po! Given its significance I expected much more! It seems almost neglected and not valued. (Original) Emozionante anche se....un Po deludente ! Dato il suo significato mi aspettavo molto di più! Sembra quasi trascurata e non valorizzata .

(Translated by Google) A small plaque placed in a small flower bed, but when you know the story that two young students were burned to the bonze. For protesting the invasion of their country, the plate becomes large (Original) Una pequeña placa puesta en un pequeño parterre,pero cuando conoces la historia de que dos jóvenes estudiantes se quemaron a lo bonzo. Por protestar la invasion de su país,la placa se hace grande

(Translated by Google) Too bad it is so hidden that you have to look for it to find it and if you are not careful you can also try it A piece of history (Original) Peccato che sia così nascosto che lo devi cercare per trovarlo e se non stai attento lo puoi pure calestare Un pezzo della storia

(Translated by Google) This square has special significance for the Czech Republic. In 1968, the Prague Spring was completely destroyed by the Soviet invasion. The two young students spontaneously protested in this square. RIP. (Original) 這個廣場對捷克有特殊意義。1968年布拉格之春在蘇聯入侵完全破滅，這兩位年輕的學生在這個廣場自焚抗議。RIP。

closed for renovation...

small, but not to be missed.

Magnificent

Eines hat Prag sehr viel, bewegende Erinnerungen aus der Vergangenheit. Jan Palach gehört unumstritten dazu. Der gedrehte Film über seine Selbstverbrennung hat nur noch mehr verstört. Das recht unscheinbare Denkmal ist fast direkt an den Stufen des Nationalmuseums.

Below the statue you can see a memorial devoted to Jan Palace and Jan Zajic, victims of communism, who martyred themselves in 1969 in protest of soviet invasion

Prague is one of the few cities in Europewhere you can feel the immanent presence of history even if you did not live it directly. The events talented decades ago are still echoing in our common consciousness and you can feel it

Past through here if going to Prague national museum.

From the top of the steps you will get the best view of Wenceslas Square below. Great photo opp spot.

Memorial dedicated to Jan Palach who burned himself in protest about soviet occupation in 1968.

(Translated by Google) Very close to the impressive National Museum (ending Wenceslas Square) is this memorial, which marks the site where activists Jan Palach and Jan Zajíc set themselves on fire on January 16 and February 25, respectively. They protested against the invasion of the then Czechoslovakia by the forces of the Warsaw Pact. It is a simple place but with a lot of historical significance that is worth visiting. (Original) Muy cerca del impresionante Museo Nacional (finalizando la Plaza Wenceslao) se encuentra este memorial, que marca el sitio en el que los activistas Jan Palach y Jan Zajíc se prendieron fuego el 16 de enero y 25 de febrero, respectivamente. Protestaban contra la invasión de la entonces Checoslovaquia por las fuerzas del Pacto de Varsovia. Es un lugar sencillo pero con mucho significado histórico que vale la pena visitar.

(Translated by Google) Memorial of the facts and heroes of the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution. (Original) Memoriale dei fatti ed eroi della primavera di Praga e della rivoluzione di velluto.

Center of the Prague city

(Translated by Google) Huge and emblematic square in Prague, were you can find the Národní museum. Very commercial avenue, with places to eat, banks and so on. Huge and emblematic square in Prague, where the Národní museum is located. Very commercial avenue, with places to eat, banks and others. (Original) Huge and emblematic square in Prague, were you can find the Národní museum. Very commercial avenue, with places to eat, banks and so on. Enorme y emblemática plaza en Praga, donde se encuentra el museo Národní. Avenida muy comercial, con lugares para comer, bancos y demás.

(Translated by Google) We will not forget (Original) Nezapomeneme

🌊🌤😁

Attractive place.

A beautiful place with great historical significance for Prague.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Прекрасно място

A nice location to shoot

Beautiful

I cried as a child in 1969, I cried again as a man when I came in 1990.

You can spend there whole day.

Interesting place with impact on world (and Czech) history.

Anonymous artwork for a revolution hero ☹️. Surroundings are great

It could have been better, there was some construction work on site

Lovely city, poignant memorial

For Czech Honor! ✌️

An usual tourist place

(Translated by Google) It excites you thinking of the gesture made (Original) Ti emoziona pensando al gesto compiuto

(Translated by Google) An interesting monument. It is noteworthy that he always has flowers and icon lamps. (Original) Интересный памятник. Примечательно, что всегда у него цветы и лампадки.

A beautiful memorial tribute to two men the sacrificed their lives for an incident that should never have occurred.

(Translated by Google) Honor the hero. (Original) Honor al héroe.

👍🏻

(Translated by Google) Wonderful 😊👌 (Original) Divno 😊👌

(Translated by Google) Looks good (Original) Sieht gut

(Translated by Google) 1 nice building of beauty. (Original) 1 nices Gebäude vong Schönheit her.

(Translated by Google) Very touching (Original) Muy conmovedor

(Translated by Google) Somewhat sad place, but memorial dustojny (Original) Ponekud smutne misto, ale pamatnik dustojny

(Translated by Google) Evocative place, full of history, especially if who, like me, "lived" this news as a child and remembers it for talking about it in class, even if we were in fifth grade, and was so impressed that we wanted to make a pilgrimage just fell off the wall His gesture still shakes lazy consciences today (Original) Luogo suggestivo, denso di storia, specie se chi, come me, queste notizie le ha "vissute" da piccolo e se le ricorda per averne parlato in classe, anche se eravamo in quinta elementare, e ne fu così colpito da volerci fare un pellegrinaggio appena caduto il muro Il suo gesto, ancor oggi scuote le coscienze pigre

(Translated by Google) You must visit for memory heroes brave who died for a better society. In addition the square and the area is beautiful. Essential visit deserves! (Original) Se debe visitar para hacer memoria a los valientes héroes que murieron para conseguir una sociedad mejor. Además la plaza y la zona es preciosa. Merece visita imprescindible!

(Translated by Google) I do not understand why (Original) Не понял к чему