On Thursday, May 8, Prague will bring its wartime past to life with a large-scale reenactment of the 1945 Prague Uprising.

The event, titled “Barricade”, will take place in the Nusle district, where some of the bloodiest clashes between Prague’s resistance fighters and the occupying Nazi forces took place during the final days of World War II.

Admission is free, and the action will take place directly on the original streets of the uprising: Táborská, Petra Rezka, náměstí Generála Kutlvašra, and Na Květnici.

Around 400 historical reenactors, dressed in period uniforms and armed with authentic weapons, will recreate the scenes of urban warfare that marked the city’s liberation.

The reenactment will feature live battle scenes, projected on large outdoor screens and narrated in real time to provide historical context for the audience.

What sets this event apart is its authenticity: visitors will see original WWII military vehicles and equipment in action, offering a rare connection to the past.

Beyond the battle scenes, the event will include several side programs, such as a retro fashion show, immersing visitors in the cultural atmosphere of 1945 Prague.

The event is part of Czechia’s annual Victory Day commemorations, held on May 8, marking the end of World War II in Europe.

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