A place of stillness.
Thousands of stories.
Behind an old wall, beneath the ivy, the memory of those almost forgotten endures. Discover the true story of the former Bohnice hospital cemetery.
Discover the memory of a place.
History with real names.
And a story that is still unfolding.
A century of stories
From the founding of the hospital cemetery through the war years to the restoration of its dignity.
The place found me
Jiří Vítek’s personal journey. From the first shovel and wheelbarrow to saving the chapel.
Restoration diary
Year by year. Volunteer work, rediscovered names and the transformation of the cemetery.
Sometimes, all it takes
is for someone to stop.
It began with a shovel, a wheelbarrow and rubbish that had no place in a cemetery. Other volunteers joined in. Years of work brought back paths, names and dignity to a place that had almost vanished beneath the ivy.
Read the personal storyTime has left its mark.
The gate opens for the first time
On 12 September, the new cemetery of the Bohnice hospital is consecrated.
1914–1918War beyond the walls of the Institute
More people arrive in Bohnice, bringing stories from far away.
2013The way back begins.
Volunteers remove rubbish and gradually reopen the cemetery’s paths.
2026The chapel is coming back to life
The restored chapel once again becomes the cemetery’s central landmark.
Experience this place.
At your own pace.
Explore history on the edge of Bohnice. You will find peace, old trees and a chapel that tells a story of renewed hope.
Visiting and getting hereNew tour dates are being arranged.
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