Statue of Jan Neruda, Prague, Bronze statue in Petřín Gardens, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Statue of Jan Neruda is a realistic bronze figure by Jan Simota, made with architect Karel Lapka and unveiled on 22 October 1970 in Petřínské sady, near the lower station of the Petřín funicular. Neruda stands with his hands behind his back, holding a hat, depicted as an old man weary of life.
The monument was created in 1970 by sculptors Jan Simota and Karel Lapka to honor the Czech writer. This statue reflects how the nation recognized his contribution to Czech literature and culture decades after his lifetime.
Neruda was born in the Újezd barracks on Malá Strana, close to the statue's site, and drew on this neighbourhood for his Povídky malostranské (Tales of the Little Quarter). The bronze figure, unveiled on 22 October 1970, shows him as an old man weary of life, hands behind his back holding a hat.
The statue sits in Petřín Park, accessible from several entrances near Malá Strana district and easy to explore on foot. Wear sturdy shoes since the park has uneven paths and stairs throughout its grounds.
Neruda was born in the Újezd barracks on Malá Strana, close to where the statue now stands, and drew on this neighbourhood for his Povídky malostranské. The bronze figure, unveiled on 22 October 1970, holds a hat behind his back.
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