Zizkov Monument (Vitkov Monument)
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Reviewed by: Lynn from Liverpool, Merseyside, GBR on Apr 19, 2006
I was one of the lucky few -- the first and last British party--to actually enter the monument in it's current state (as of April 2006). If you think the outside is impressive, the inside is mindblowing! The huge granite tombs, the meeting room, the vast hall, the massive room where the embalmed body of the first Czech communist leader Klement Gottwald was placed until it finally began to decay. Unbelievable! The only way you'll be able to see the interior of this mighty monument in it's current state now is in the new James Bond film which used it as a set!
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
An unbelievable place.
Prague is getting increasingly crowded. Thankfully, some attractions have not been fully discovered yet. The Vitkov monument is one of them. The area is currently undergoing some major reconstruction. The adjacent park with steep paths is a great place to relax or exercise.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 19 2007
The statue is so huge and beautiful. For a while i felt that it was alive. Also the park is nice for an afternoon walk. The view of the city is also wonderful.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 27 2007
I have had an opportunity to view the city from the top of the Zizkov hill in a cold winter day a few years back. One can feel chilly winds there and should pay attention to his/hers clothing when visiting this place of interest in more severe weather conditions, luckily not so common in Prague.
Reviewed by: VadiR from on Jan 04 2006
You really have to visit to get the complete impression of scale of the horse and rider statue. If for no other reason, visit this monument to get a great view of Prague. If you actually visit in order to see the monument be sure to walk around the entire building to get a look at the detailed facades on the side doors. Ask yourself what is meant to be conveyed and featured by the various statues.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 16 2004
Overlooking the City
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Reviewed by: Lynn from Liverpool, Merseyside, GBR on Apr 19, 2006
I was one of the lucky few -- the first and last British party--to actually enter the monument in it's current state (as of April 2006). If you think the outside is impressive, the inside is mindblowing! The huge granite tombs, the meeting room, the vast hall, the massive room where the embalmed body of the first Czech communist leader Klement Gottwald was placed until it finally began to decay. Unbelievable! The only way you'll be able to see the interior of this mighty monument in it's current state now is in the new James Bond film which used it as a set!
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
An unbelievable place.
Prague is getting increasingly crowded. Thankfully, some attractions have not been fully discovered yet. The Vitkov monument is one of them. The area is currently undergoing some major reconstruction. The adjacent park with steep paths is a great place to relax or exercise.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 19 2007
The statue is so huge and beautiful. For a while i felt that it was alive. Also the park is nice for an afternoon walk. The view of the city is also wonderful.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 27 2007
I have had an opportunity to view the city from the top of the Zizkov hill in a cold winter day a few years back. One can feel chilly winds there and should pay attention to his/hers clothing when visiting this place of interest in more severe weather conditions, luckily not so common in Prague.
Reviewed by: VadiR from on Jan 04 2006
You really have to visit to get the complete impression of scale of the horse and rider statue. If for no other reason, visit this monument to get a great view of Prague. If you actually visit in order to see the monument be sure to walk around the entire building to get a look at the detailed facades on the side doors. Ask yourself what is meant to be conveyed and featured by the various statues.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 16 2004
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