The Handsome Guy, Bronze statue in Old Town, Slovakia
The aluminum statue depicts a gentleman wearing a tailcoat and top hat, standing near Mayer Cafe on the Main Square in Bratislava.
In 1997, sculptor Juraj Melis created this monument to honor Ignac Lamar, a local figure who walked Bratislava streets during the early 20th century.
The statue represents Ignac Lamar, known as Schone Naci, who maintained his dignity by wearing formal attire and greeting people with a smile despite hardships.
Located at the intersection of Rybarska Brana and Hlavne Namestie, the statue serves as a central meeting point for guided tours in Bratislava.
The monument captures the moment of greeting, with the figure lifting his top hat in a gesture that echoes the daily ritual of its real-life counterpart.
Location: Bratislava - mestská časť Staré Mesto
Location: okres Bratislava I
Inception: January 1, 1997
Creator: Juraj Meliš
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Website: http://www.supissoch.sk/schone-naci/
Made from material: aluminium
Creator: Juraj Meliš
Address: Rybárska brána 217/1, 811 01 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia 811 01 Bratislava
Website: http://supissoch.sk/schone-naci
GPS coordinates: 48.14316,17.10835
Latest update: October 22, 2025 20:03
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