Not so much a statue per se, but when they remodeled the main library, this nice sculpture made entirely of stacked books was added to the main entrance. It's quite cool, and though not a supporting structure, it certainly seems like it could be.

Not sure what that gaping hole, that gash, that "book taco" if you will, is, but It also has mirrors in its hollow interior at both top and bottom, giving it the illusion of extending to infinity when you look at it from the inside, which is a common feeling when reading.

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I was out again this weekend with my son and he snapped a few more photos for the "Random Act of Statue" section of this Prague Blog. I hope you enjoy.



Here is St. Peter up at Prague Castle, which is quite close to our apartment so often take walks up there, or through there if we want to walk downtown.



We are all absolutely unsure of who this guy is because we were not able to get close enough due to the sheer number of tourists surrounding this part of the castle.



Here is a new sculpture that just went up. They've been preparing the ground for what seems like ages, but finally it's here. Located in the park just across the street the street from the Malostranska metro & tram stops is a rather large Czech Flag dedicated to the victims and the victorious of the Czech Republic from 1938 to 1945. Created by one Mr. Preclik.



A couple of different angles.



And that was our weekend.

Tags: Statues

Here are some pictures of the statues I've run across lately. Most of them are in Prague, although a couple might be from the Moravian town of Brno but of course I'll let you know where to find them if you should be so inclined. Of course, not all of these statues are even marked or titled, they just sit out there for our enjoyment. If you are even mildly interested, please click on an image for a larger version.

Here's a shot of the composer Bedrich Smetana at Smetaovo nabrezi in Prague, dividing the Old Town from the Lesser Town.

This one sits outside the Theatre of the Estates, where "Mozart himself conducted the world premiere of his Don Giovanni in 1787". I'll get the name, if there is one, next time I'm downtown.

Here is a granite sculpture of a woman crouched, surrounded by flowers. I believe I have one in the winter too which I'll have to find soon.

Another sculpture, in the same vein as the one above (rounded perfect figures enjoying 'the nature'), at Namesti Svobody, in Dejvice.

Another great military theme. A nice young soldier handing a sitting woman a gas mask. Who could ask for anything more touching, and human. The person who created this is one B.Benda. No year. Location: Behind General Staff on Vitezne Namesti, Dejvice Prague 6.


This is one of Jaroslav Rona's many original works found all over Prague. This one is called "Little Martian" and is located behind Siemens main office on Evropska.


Jan Hus on Staromestske Namesti in the Winter. He's always there. "Completed in 1915 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Jan Hus, the Czech Hussite reformer, the massive monument dominates the square. It shows two groups of people, a young mother symbolising national rebirth and the figure of Hus emphasising the moral authority of the man who gave up life rather than his beliefs". Quote taken from http://www.prague.cz/prague-old-town.asp


A rather cool sculpture where there is no beginning and no end. And someone even had the good manners to shoe one of his feet. This one is also behind Siemens, next to the Jaroslav Rona above.

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