Národní památník na Vítkově and the Army Museum Žižkov

Vítkov Hill is one of the things to do near Design Merrion Residence, combining a major Czech historical site with park paths and open viewpoints. Start with the hilltop memorial, then take time for a walk through the surrounding park.

The Battle of Vítkov took place here on 14 July 1420. Hussite forces led by Jan Žižka defeated the crusader army, and the monumental equestrian statue of Žižka at the memorial gives the hill a striking connection to that history.

The park covers 14.93 hectares and has a network of walking trails. The path from Ohrada is lined with silver maples. A scenic viewpoint, playground, outdoor gym and toilets are among the facilities identified in the park listing.

The National Memorial on Vítkov Hill was built between 1928 and 1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries. Its main features include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the monumental equestrian statue of Jan Žižka.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is freely accessible during the memorial’s opening hours and does not require a ticket to the building. Admission to the memorial is free. The roof terrace offers a viewpoint, but it is not wheelchair accessible; access is prohibited in adverse weather, and last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Café Vítkov is open during the memorial’s opening hours. The Military History Institute Prague gives the regular pattern as Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00–18:00, with the memorial closed on Mondays and last admission at 17:30. Check the official site of the Military History Institute Prague before you go for current access details.

The Army Museum Žižkov stands at the foot of Vítkov Hill and makes a natural second stop after the memorial. Admission is free.

The displays are arranged in seven sections covering historical periods in the military history of the Czech lands and Czech statehood. The museum presents approximately 7,000 objects from the collections of the Military History Institute Prague. Its galleries occupy four floors, with some galleries also having smaller mezzanines.

To keep the outing focused, visit the hilltop memorial and park first, then head down to the museum. If you are building a longer city route, the one-day Prague itinerary from Žižkov offers another way to plan time in this part of the city.

You can approach Vítkov Hill on foot from the Žižkov side, where the park’s trail network leads toward the memorial. The path from Ohrada, lined with silver maples, is one of the identified routes across the hill.

Once at the top, take in the memorial and its surroundings before choosing a trail through the park or continuing down to the Army Museum. The museum’s position at the hill’s foot makes it easy to combine the two places.

Vítkov works well as the centre of a walking outing, with its parkland as a natural extension. The hill itself offers trails, a scenic viewpoint and outdoor recreation facilities, so you can keep the route within the same green space or continue into the Žižkov area.

Nearby, parks and green walks near Žižkov and Karlín offer more ways to explore local green spaces.

Check the park facilities and memorial access details before setting out, especially if the roof terrace is part of your plan.

Is admission to Národní památník na Vítkově free?

Yes. Admission to the memorial is free, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is accessible during opening hours without a ticket to the building.

Is the Army Museum Žižkov free?

Yes. Admission to the Army Museum Žižkov is free.

What can you see at the Army Museum Žižkov?

Its seven sections cover periods in the military history of the Czech lands and Czech statehood, with approximately 7,000 objects displayed across galleries on four floors.

Can you visit Vítkov Hill and the Army Museum in one outing?

Yes. The museum is at the foot of the hill, so you can combine the memorial and park walk with a museum visit.