Statue of Franz Kafka

Sculpture · Josefov ·

Statue of Franz Kafka

Sculpture · Josefov ·

Surreal statue of Kafka on a headless man, rotating slices

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Dušní, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia Get directions

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"Located where Vezenská and Dušni Streets meet in the Jewish Quarter, Jaroslav Róna’s surreal statue of Kafka sitting on the shoulders of a headless suited man (an allusion to his story “Description of a Struggle”) is striking and slightly disorienting; I found it especially memorable knowing the Kafka Society’s prize for writers is a small version of this sculpture." - Matthew Kepnes

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Statue of Franz Kafka

Marthy A.

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We took a walking tour that included this statue. Walking tours are free and of course they will accept a tip. Be prepared to walk a lot and also you will get lots of information.

Munjoo M.

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So enjoyed looking for and walking through back roads, side streets, exploring quaint corners of this stunning city in search of Franz Kafka's Rotating Head. It didn't disappoint. Not to be missed.

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A lesser-known site, when we were there on a Sunday, with all the locals out and about, there were about 100 people around this two-story sculpture that is done in polished stainless slices, truly worth seeing. On the hour, for 15 minutes, the slices move in a most interesting way, ans we found it enticing. The intelligence that the artist applied in this work is exceptional.

Jeremy N.

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Kafka is all over this town. The statues are interesting. I guess you can't blame them for capitalizing on the writer's game.

Michael M.

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Really cool Franz Kafka statue located in Prague. One of many Kafka statues. It is located near Old Town Square and is a very popular tourist spot. I really enjoyed the statue and its unique style. A must see in Prague especially if you are a Kafka fan.

Suresh K.

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One of the famous statues in Prague. Very unique. Slightly overrated, in my opinion, but you dont have to book tickets or anything. So thats good. You might bump into it while casually walking around the old town square area. Stop for a minute, admire, and take a pic if you must and move on.

Yuri F.

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Recomended. Anyway if you visit Jewish Quarter you can't miss it

M. Ikram F.

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The artist has put his thoughts into it and created something worth seeing. Philosophical and thought provoking

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Statue of Franz Kafka

Marthy A.

Google

We took a walking tour that included this statue. Walking tours are free and of course they will accept a tip. Be prepared to walk a lot and also you will get lots of information.

Munjoo M.

Google

So enjoyed looking for and walking through back roads, side streets, exploring quaint corners of this stunning city in search of Franz Kafka's Rotating Head. It didn't disappoint. Not to be missed.

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Jeremy N.

Google

Kafka is all over this town. The statues are interesting. I guess you can't blame them for capitalizing on the writer's game.

Michael M.

Google

Suresh K.

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Yuri F.

Google

Recomended. Anyway if you visit Jewish Quarter you can't miss it

M. Ikram F.

Google

The artist has put his thoughts into it and created something worth seeing. Philosophical and thought provoking

Statue of Franz Kafka

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