This plaque acts as a memorial to the non-violent student uprising of 1989 that led to the downfall of Communism in what was then known as Czechoslovakia. The outstretched hands, their fingers splayed in a “V” for victory, represent the students who faced off against riot police, sparking a series of protests against the government. The students were commemorating the 50th anniversary of when the Nazis stormed Prague in 1939. On that occasion, students were attacked by police as well. Today, people honor the students & their fellow dissidents by leaving candles, wreaths & ribbons at the memorial.

This memorial is a very clever sculpture to commemorate the Velvet Revolution of 1989 and return Czechoslovakia to democracy. It features a sculpture of many hands, some raised in celebration and others raised in V for victory. Worth seeing if in the area just to remember that great day. There's also a small exhibit in the building, but I wouldn't bother as there's not much information in English.