The Slavín Tomb is located in the ancient Vyšehrad Cemetery, which has existed in Prague since the 12th century. Slavín is a place intended for the burial of outstanding Czechs who, in one way or another, brought glory to their country. Composers Antonin Dvorak and Bedrich Smetana, writers Karel Capek and Jan Neruda, artists Alfons Mucha and Max Svabinsky, and many other famous figures are buried here. In addition, ordinary, little-known, but wealthy townspeople also found their final resting place here.
The idea of creating this tomb belonged to the Czech writers' community "Svatobor," formed in the 19th century. It was this community that previously made decisions on the burial here of various famous figures.
A special place of honor in the eastern part of Vyšehrad Cemetery was selected for the tomb. The gravestone monuments of Slavín were created by the best sculptors of that time: Myslbek, Bilek, Spanel. These sculptures became an architectural adornment of the cemetery and gave it the status of an open-air museum. And the true hallmark of the Slavín tomb is considered to be the monument depicting the figure of the winged genius of the Homeland by architect Viel and sculptor Mauder.
