At the foot of Petřín Hill on Újezd street in Malá Strana, this memorial commemorates people who suffered under communist rule in Czechoslovakia from 1948 to 1989. Six bronze figures stand along a flight of steps, each more damaged than the one below, turning the climb into a stark image of persecution and loss. Plaques add context about imprisonment, forced labour and executions. Pause to read them, then continue into nearby Petřín Garden for a walk and views across Prague.
The figures along the steps
Six bronze statues stand on separate steps near the base of Petřín Hill. Their forms become increasingly damaged along the staircase, a visual account of the harm inflicted on people under the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. The sequence gives the memorial its force: the figures are encountered one by one as you move along the steps.
Plaques and nearby paths
Plaques at the site describe imprisonment, forced labour and executions. Read them to understand more about the experiences the memorial commemorates. Petřín Garden is close by, so you can continue on foot after your visit; the garden paths also lead toward panoramic views of Prague.
FAQ
Where is the Memorial to the Victims of Communism?
It is on Újezd street in Malá Strana, at the foot of Petřín Hill. Tram 22 goes to the memorial.
What do the statues represent?
The six bronze figures commemorate victims of communist rule in Czechoslovakia between 1948 and 1989. Their increasing damage along the steps represents the suffering inflicted on people.
What can I see at the memorial?
See the bronze figures and read plaques about imprisonment, forced labour and executions. Petřín Garden is nearby for a walk after your visit.
