Like any other country, the Czech lands have produced their share of historical figures. You will certainly see many statues and other monuments to Czech historical figures as you travel through the country, some you may recognize and know about while others may leave you wondering.
In this section, I’ll introduce you to some of those people you’ll see monuments of and give you an overview of their contributions and reasons for historical prominence be they athletic, artistic, industrial, political or otherwise.
Beyond Prague 