Statue of Jan Žižka at Vítkov Hill

The equestrian statue of Jan Žižka stands on Vítkov Hill in Prague and commemorates the 15th-century Hussite military leader; the monument was completed and unveiled in 1950. It is notable for its large scale and prominent hilltop location.

The monumental bronze equestrian figure dominates the hill and is visible across large parts of the city, making it a major visual landmark and photo point. The site functions as a memorial complex and provides elevated views over Prague from the hilltop grounds.

The monument was commissioned in the 20th century as a national memorial to Jan Žižka and his role in Czech history, with construction completed and the statue unveiled in 1950. Over time the site has been maintained as both a historic memorial and a public park.

Sited on Vítkov Hill in Prague, the monument sits on a raised ridge east of Prague’s historic center and is part of the city’s urban park and memorial landscape.

• Unveiling: Unveiled in 1950 as a large-scale national monument dedicated to Jan Žižka and the Hussite legacy.

What to See #

• Žižka Monument: Bronze equestrian monument portraying the 15th-century Hussite leader, erected as a dominant feature on Vítkov Hill and considered among the largest equestrian statues in the world. It was completed and unveiled in 1950.
• Vítkov Hill: Vítkov Hill is the raised site in Prague where the monument stands, offering elevated views across the city and forming a public park and memorial complex around the statue.