Statue of Bruncvík, Charles Bridge, Memorial statue on Charles Bridge, Czech Republic
The statue of Bruncvík is an outdoor sculpture by Ludvík Šimek, installed in 1884 on the south side of the Charles Bridge in Prague. It depicts the knight Bruncvík, a figure from the "Henrik legend", probably based on Henry the Lion of Brunswick.
The monument was created in 1884 by sculptor Ludvík Šimek to replace an earlier Roland statue damaged during the Swedish invasion of 1648. This reconstruction restored the bridge's symbolic monument after decades of deterioration.
The statue represents a mythical Bohemian knight who aided a lion against a dragon, symbolizing protection and courage in Czech folklore.
The statue is easy to find since it is positioned in the middle of Charles Bridge between two other monuments. Visitors can stop to observe the work without blocking pedestrian traffic on the bridge.
The knight Bruncvík comes from the "Henry legend" and is probably modelled on Henry the Lion of Brunswick. The figure stands beside a lion, the animal he aids in the tale, and the statue was made by Ludvík Šimek in 1884.
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