This Cathedral on Karlinske namesti is nice and all around are old buidings,where citizens live. And so many nice pubs, like Charleston and Lokal Hamburk, where we meet real Czech and Prague people.
This is one of those places that will leave a lasting impression on you. The exhibition is brilliantly laid out and very informative. The whole exhibition is so well thought out. You discover how the people involved gave their selflessly gave their lives for what they believed in, If you are not emotionally drained after this you have no heart.
Very moving experience, even if you're not familiar with the story f he Czech parachutist a who resisted the Nazi's.Very well set out exhibition and very interesting too.
From the moment you walk up to the Cathedral seeing the year '1942' in tiles on the sidewalk, it speaks of a unique time that history was made here. A monument is located outside, with a museum to the firefight between Czech patriots and Nazi troops here in 1942. The church is impressive in itself. Even if no historical event occurred here, the church would be worthwhile to visit and admire the structure.The museum located at the base of the stairs, contains artifacts from the period of World War II and the firefight that erupted in the church. There is a passageway which you can take from the museum into the crypt where the Czech patriots died. Whenever you can see where actual events occurred rather than viewing Hollywood renditions of them, it always makes an impression. St.Cyril and St. Methodius is no exception. It is a testimony to the courage of those patriots and to the men of the church who dared protect them. During that time, even sheltering wanted men was life-threatening. Being in the actual place helps you understand the desperateness of the struggle that occurred within the church. The building still has the scars from the bullets exchanged there. It was also the first museum where I saw one of the kits used by Nazis in identifying Jews. What made this kit fascinating is that they even went into the detailing of skin color to identify them, and the kit had all the charts and equipment they used in doing so. You will have to do some reading as you go from display to display. The museum is small and easy to navigate. They also have a few books for sale that provide more background on the events occurring there.
The little church itself could just be by-passed easily as one of many, but do spend some time in the basement and follow the story of the men that took their last stand in the crypt of the church after the assassination of SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich. My partner knew the story of the men and was keen to see the church and crypt, but to me it was a surprise find, and one that I'll happily recommend visiting. Read the story, spend a little quiet time of reflection in the crypt, and observe the bullet holes still visible in the outer church wall - it is a little hands-on history, an experience that gives the story a point of reference.
Very emotional place. These young men died trying to save their country from Hitler's henchman Heidrich. So many people sacrificed themselves for the good of others. Our next generation do not know how lucky they are
A piece of history that should not be forgotten. The museum tells the story and the crypt holds a bleak but so true memorial for the events and people involved in those events - the terror of Heydrich and how that terror was removed.Doesnt take much of your time - but the time is well spent, even if this experience wont make you warm and happy inside.
Full of interesting information about WW2 but so very sad.Would have preferred an audio programme as too much to read while standing with bad legs!
This church is quite away from the old town, but was easily accessible by walking down the road aside the river and turning left at the second bridge after the Charles Bridge.You can enter the foyer of the church and look in via the glass panels.The museum itself is in the crypt of the church. The museum is quite small, but really informative. On entering the actual crypt. it is quite moving to see where most of the commandoes died.Well worth a visit
The story behind this place is amazing. It would be on my must do list for Prague. 75 czk for an adult entry. Such a sad spot for their final moments but they will be remembered forever. If you can't find it, it is Just up from the dancing building on the opposite side of the street. Very nicely laid out exhibit. Can't recommend it highly enough