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Vítkov (Czech pronunciation:; German: Wigstadtl, Polish: Witków) is a town in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants.
The National Monument at Vítkov (Czech: Národní památník na Vítkově) on top of Vítkov Hill in Prague's Žižkov district is one of the most important buildings related to the development of Czechoslovak/Czech statehood.
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The National Memorial on the Vítkov Hill reflects the historical experience of the Czech state. Its origins date back to the period after World War I, when the idea to build a monument to the Czechoslovak Legion was born.
The green hill near the centre of Prague attracts both Prague citizens and tourists. There is a large statue of the Czech military leader, Jan Žižka, and a luxurious panoramic view of the whole city of Prague, and it is also, literally, a historic place: in 1420, Jan Žižka from Trocnov defeated a large crusade army there.
The museum gives a really fascinating, modern, well put together, account of the history of Czech republic since 1918, and is a must-go for anyone with any interest in the history or politics of the area.
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- U Pam\u00E1tn\u00EDku 1900 Praha 3, Prague
Apr 7, 2014 · Vítkov Memorial. Vítkov Hill, due east of Prague’s historic centre, has always been an important strategic site. It was here in 1420 that Jan Žižka, scourge of the Holy Roman Empire and zealous warrior of the Hussite cause, led his troops to victory over the Emperor Sigismund.
The National Monument at Vitkov in Prague is a symbol of resilience of the Czech nation. It features the biggest bronze equestrian statue in the world.
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