bedřich smetana places associated with smetana Today, Bedřich Smetana is commemorated in numerous places around Prague: the Bedřich Smetana Museum (part of the National Museum); a monument on Novotného lávka; a memorial plaque on the house on the Old Town Square where the composer ran his music institute; a memorial plaque on the building of the Hlahol Association; and an obelisk by Josef Fanta on the composer’s grave in Vyšehrad Cemetery. National Museum — Bedřich Smetana Museum Staré Město Statue of Bedřich Smetana Staré Město Municipal House — Smetana Hall Staré Město the years ending in 4 are considered the “years of Czech music. musical anniversaries in years ending with a four the year of czech music project The project is coordinated by the Czech Philharmonic www.rokceskehudby.cz/en