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European Tour : The Vitkov Hill, Czech Republic, Prague
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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 16:37

During your escorted tour to Europe, you will hear a lot about the Vitkov Hill Memorial and The Battle of Vítkov Hill. This Battle was a part of the Hussite Wars. The battle pitted the forces of Emperor Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor against Hussite forces under command of John Zizka. Vítkov Hill was located on the edge of the city of Prague and the battle occurred in a vineyard established by Sigismund's father, Charles IV.

Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Thursday: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Friday: 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Saturday: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Sunday: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Entrance fee: free of charge 

How to get there:
- from Ohrada crossroads (tram, bus station) through the park straight on about 1400 m
- from Florenc (bus 175, 133) to U památníku station, then back to the Army Museum and up the hill (difficult terrain)
- from Florenc (bus 175, 133) to Tachovské náměstí station, then left up along the tunnel to Karlín (the shortest way)

 

Last Updated on Friday, 08 January 2010 13:37
 
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