Statue of Jan Neruda, Prague

The Statue of Jan Neruda is a bronze sculpture in Petřín Gardens, showing the writer in a contemplative pose surrounded by green landscape. The monument sits along the park's pathways and offers views of the surrounding nature and the distant cityscape from its location.

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.

The statue honors a writer whose works captured everyday life in 19th-century Prague and continue to shape Czech literature today. Visitors can sense this figure's importance to Czech culture as they walk through the gardens and explore the neighborhood where he spent much of his life.

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.

The statue stands in a spot where the writer often walked and which he described in his own work. A nearby street was later named after him as recognition of his literary contributions.

GPS coordinates: 50.08297,14.40226

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21