Statue of Franz Kafka, Bronze statue in Old Town, Czech Republic
The 3.75-meter tall metallic figure shows a man sitting on the shoulders of an empty suit, representing the writer Franz Kafka.
Created by sculptor Jaroslav Róna in 2003, the statue draws inspiration from Kafka's short story 'Description of a Struggle' written between 1904 and 1905.
The statue reflects the literary legacy of Franz Kafka, a German-speaking Jewish author who lived and wrote in Prague during the early 20th century.
Located at the intersection of Vězeňská and Dušní streets near the Spanish Synagogue, the statue stands as a central point for literary walking tours.
The metal surface changes color through natural oxidation, creating different shades that shift according to weather conditions and seasonal variations.
Location: Old Town
Location: Prague 1
Location: Josefov
Inception: 2003
Creator: Jaroslav Róna
Height: 3.75 m
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 50.09012,14.42073
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:16
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