Blog posts tagged with 'monuments'

In this article we will continue with recommendations on what interesting sculptures and installations you can find in Prague.

1) A girl with a paper swallow in her hand sitting on a ledge in the courtyard of Klementinum . The sculpture was installed in 2005 as part of the exhibition of thesis "Ad Clementinum". It was liked so much that it was bought and has remained to this day.

2) This artistic work, called "House of the Son and House of the Mother," near the Faculty of Arts at Charles University st...

Embark on a captivating exploration of Prague's sculptural wonders. In this article, we'll delve into the realm of intriguing statues that grace the city's streets. Since there's an abundance of remarkable sculptures, we'll be splitting this journey into two parts to showcase the diverse and captivating works of talented sculptors.

1) The Franz Kafka statue in Dušní Street, Prague, captures the enigmatic essence of the iconic author. The bronze sculpture, created by artist Jaroslav Rón portrays Kafka mounted ...

The Prague astronomical clock or Prague Orloj  is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old town hall at the Old town square in Prague. 

The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. 

The clock mechanism has three main components – the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either sid...