Benedikt Roezl memorial, Bronze and sandstone monument in Charles Square, Czech Republic
The Benedikt Roezl memorial is a monument made of bronze and sandstone on Charles Square in Prague 2, created by sculptors Gustav Zoula and Cenek Vosmik. The work combines botanical elements with human figures to create a detailed representation of the scientist's life and discoveries.
The memorial was erected in 1898 and honors a researcher who discovered over 800 orchid species during his travels through North and South America. His botanical findings transformed knowledge about plants and led to several species being named after him.
The memorial shows the connection between European science and the cultures of the Americas through its depiction of a Native American figure beside the botanist. The sculptures convey how exploration journeys of that era brought different worlds together.
The memorial stands in the middle of Charles Square and is easily accessible on foot, as the area is well served by several tram lines and metro stations. The open plaza allows visitors to view the monument from different angles and walk around it freely.
The orchid blossoms incorporated into the sculpture remind visitors that the scientist made almost all modern houseplant orchids known to the world through his expeditions. This botanical connection makes the memorial a symbol for how plant species traveled globally from distant lands.
Location: Prague 2
Location: New Town, Prague
Inception: 1898
Architects: Eduard Sochor
Creator: Gustav Zoula, Čeněk Vosmík
Made from material: bronze, sandstone
GPS coordinates: 50.07376,14.41931
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45
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