Remarkable Women of Olšany Cemeteries - Private Walking Tour

Join me for a one an a half hour long peaceful walk in Prague's largest graveyard, Olšany Cemeteries, and uncover the stories of 9 remarkable women laid to rest here. Among them are pioneers of Czech women’s emancipation, like Karolína Světlá & Eliška Krásnohorská, and fascinating figures like the “Czech Coco Chanel” or Anna Náprstková, a successful entrepreneur. I'll also tell you the poignant story of a mother, Libuše Palachová, who fought to preserve her son’s memory, Jan Palach, after his tragic self-immolation in protest of the 1968 Soviet invasion. Along the way, we’ll explore the legacies of often-forgotten women and have a moment to pay our respects by placing flowers on their graves. Surrounded by nature, this graveyard provides a serene, reflective escape from the city, especially stunning in fall with its golden foliage. Often compared to Père Lachaise in Paris or historic US cemeteries like Arlington, Greenwood, or Mount Auburn, it holds the graves of many notable historical figures.

•Once we've arrived, we'll walk approximately 1.6 km through the cemeteries, stopping at 9 graves of remarkable Czech women. •Our route will begin at the cemetery entrance closest to the Flora metro & tram stop. •The first grave we'll visit is that of author Karolina Světlá. •Then we'll stop by the grave of Anna Náprstková, a philanthropist & entrepreneur. •Later, we'll see the grave of Ludimila Bozděchová, the 1st female telegraphist in the Austrian Empire. •Next, we'll visit the grave of author Eliška Krásnohorská. •We'll then see the grave of artist Jarmila Loulová. •Afterwards we'll visit the graves of political activists Jan Palach & Libuše Palachová. •We'll proceed to the grave of sculptor Hana Podolská. •Later we'll see the grave of artist & educator Josefína Humpalová Zemanová. •Finally we'll see the graves of 2 sculptors, Leopolda Dostalová & Karel Dvořák. •Our tour will end at the exit closest to the Želivského metro & tram stop. Photos of the tour's sites are by the great Daria Kutova.