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Monument to Fallen Patriots – Paseky nad Jizerou

The Monument of the Fallen Patriots can be found amidst beautiful nature with an impressive view of the western Krkonoše Mountains and in the vicinity of the Church of St. Wenceslas form the end of the 18th century.

Památník zapadlých vlastenců v Pasekách nad Jizerou
Památník zapadlých vlastenců v Pasekách nad Jizerou
Opening hours at Christmas time
23.–26. 12. 2024 closed
27.–29. 12. 2024 9–12 & 13–16
30. 12. 2024 – 1. 1. 2025 closed
Opening Hours
December – October Tues – Sun 9.00–12.00 13.00–16.00
November Closed
Entrance fee
full admission 60 Kč
discounted admission 30 Kč
family admission 120 Kč
Entrance to exhibitions
full admission  30 Kč
discounted admission  15 Kč

Accompanying school groups have free admission.
Discounted admission: children between 6 to 15 years, students, pensioners, disability card holders

Family admission: 2 adults and up to 3 children

The Monument to Fallen Patriots was established in 1958 in the former parish building thanks to the efforts of several enthusiasts from Paseky and the willing donors of precious family heirlooms, originally as a literary memorial dedicated to the memory of the writer, violin maker and teacher's helper Věnceslav Metelka, whose personality inspired Karel Václav Rais in his novel The Fallen Patriots. Public interest led to the gradual expansion of the collections and exhibition spaces. In 1975, a new exhibition was opened, introducing visitors to the rich cultural traditions of the village. In 1979, it was supplemented by a permanent exhibition of the Krkonoše violin-making school, presenting Věnceslav Metelka as the founder and Paseky as the cradle of violin-making. The unique collection of musical instruments includes the works of the first Paseky violin makers and their pupils up to the present-day violin makers from the famous Pilař and Špidlen families.

In 2005, the exhibition was rebuilt to provide deeper and richer information on the history, social life, trades, crafts and industry of the village from the 19th to the mid-20th century. In addition to a demonstration of the weaver's craft on two hand looms, it is still possible to see into the secrets of a wood-shaping workshop equipped with a woodworking lathe and a set of tools from the late 19th century. A moving nativity scene by the Škrabálek brothers from the early 20th century is a testament to folk art.

In 2017 and 2018, the building was extensively renovated and the entire exhibition was modernised. The Project titled Renovation of the Monument of the Fallen Patriots in Paseky nad Jizerou was supported by the Integrated Regional Operational Programme (IROP) and the KRNAP Management was awarded 3rd place in the Gloria Musealis Award competition in the category of Museum Achievement of the Year 2018.

The village of Paseky nad Jizerou is a partner to the Monument of the Fallen Patriots.

Contact:

Památník zapadlých vlastenců
Paseky nad Jizerou 121
512 47
Phone: +420 481 523 609
E-mail: muzeumpaseky(zavináč)krnap.cz