Politics

Jan Palach

1948–1969Local figure

Jan Palach

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Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

  • Studied here

    Jan Palach Memorial at the University of Economics

    Palach studied at the University of Economics before transferring to Charles University and making his fatal protest in January 1969.

  • Commemorated here

    Jan Palach Square

    Jan Palach Square is known for its location in the Old Town of Prague, next to the former Jewish Quarter.

  • Burial place

    Olšany Cemetery

    Olšany Cemetery is best known for being the largest cemetery in the Czech Republic with architecturally valuable Art Nouveau tombstones.

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