Max van der Stoel monument in Prague, Monument in Hradčany district, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Max van der Stoel monument is a contemporary artwork located in a large park adjacent to Prague Castle. Artist Dominik Lang created an installation with clean, modern forms that integrates into the natural surroundings.
The monument honors a meeting on March 1, 1977, when Dutch Foreign Minister Max van der Stoel met with dissident Jan Patočka. This event marked the first Western support for the Charter 77 movement.
The monument expresses solidarity between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic during the struggle for democracy under Communist rule. Visitors can sense this connection through the way the space is designed and the stories it conveys.
The site is near Hladkov tram station and easily accessible on foot. The spacious grounds offer room to linger and explore, and the park is generally accessible year-round.
A linear water feature accompanies the monument, creating a calming presence in the park. In the adjacent areas, visitors can explore balance blocks and a rope climbing structure.
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