Josef Švejk monument in Przemyśl, Bronze bench monument at Market Square, Przemyśl, Poland
Description
The monument displays a bronze figure seated on an ammunition box, holding a beer mug and a pipe. The sculpture sits beside the Municipal Office and shapes the central square with its detailed elements.
History
The bronze sculpture was created in 2008 by artist Jacek Michał Szpak to honor a well-known literary figure from a World War I novel. The work connects a classic text to the modern art landscape of Przemyśl.
Culture
The name Josef Švejk comes from Jaroslav Hašek's famous novel about a soldier during World War I. Visitors can see here a place where the literary character has become part of the city's everyday life.
Practical
The monument stands on the central square and is easily reached from various directions. Visitors can easily include it in tours of the market area, as nearby museums are within walking distance.
Did you know?
The beer mug displays the logo of a brewery that belonged to Germany during the time of the novel. This humorous inconsistency makes the monument particularly interesting for literature lovers.
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