📜 The Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a magnificent Baroque church, built between 1730-1736 by K. I. Dientzenhofer and P. I. Bayer. It is also the site of the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrichiáda, commemorating WWII resistance. The memorial itself is located in the crypt and serves as an authentic WWII battle location, honoring the Czech paratroopers who assassinated Reinhard Heydrich in 1942 and made their final stand here. # Why Go * 🏛️ Admire stunning baroque architecture and art * 📖 Learn about the Heydrich assassination, Operation Anthropoid, and the broader WWII resistance * 🙏 Experience an active Orthodox church * 🚶 Explore the crypt where paratroopers hid * 🏛️ Explore an authentic WWII battle site * 👀 See bullet holes and shrapnel scars in the crypt * 🇨🇿 Honor Czechoslovakian resistance heroes * 🆓 Enjoy free admission to the memorial exhibition and crypt # Why Avoid * 🚶‍♀️ Limited capacity (up to 30 persons) for the memorial crypt, expect possible waiting times * 🤫 The crypt is a reverent atmosphere (Pietní místo), requiring respectful behavior and is not suitable for loud groups # Tips * ℹ️ Guided tours for the church are available; check the official website for the current schedule. * 🗣️ The memorial exhibition is available in Czech and English. * 📚 Guided tours for the memorial are primarily for schools; individual visitors typically follow a queue. # Cost * 💰 A guided church tour costs 250/200 CZK, plus a recommended 30 CZK church contribution. * 💰 Admission to the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrichiáda exhibition and crypt is free. # Hours * 🕒 The church's daily hours vary by season (e.g., Tuesday-Saturday 08:00-17:00; September-June Sunday 08:00-17:00; July-August Sunday 08:00-14:00). * 🕒 The Heydrich Terror Memorial (crypt) is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.). * 🗓️ Both the church and the memorial are closed on Mondays. # Getting There * 📍 Located on Resslova street, easily accessible by metro and tram.