Statue of Jaroslav Hašek, Bronze equestrian statue in Žižkov district, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Statue of Jaroslav Hašek is a bronze monument in the Žižkov district showing the writer mounted on horseback with realistic details of his distinctive posture. It sits at Prokopovo náměstí surrounded by the neighborhood's walking paths and green spaces.
The equestrian statue of Jaroslav Hašek by Karel Nepraš and his daughter Karolína Neprašová was installed at Prokopovo náměstí in Žižkov in 2005. Nepraš died before the work was finished, and Karolína Neprašová completed the sculpture. It stands in the part of Žižkov where Hašek lived while writing The Good Soldier Švejk.
The writer Jaroslav Hašek is honored here as a key figure in Czech literature, drawing readers and enthusiasts who admire his works. The location reflects how deeply this author shaped cultural memory in the neighborhood.
The statue is easily accessible with wheelchair access available for visitors with mobility needs. It sits in a well-connected spot in the neighborhood that makes it convenient to explore other parts of Žižkov.
The equestrian statue was finished by Karolína Neprašová after her father Karel Nepraš died, and it was installed in 2005. It stands at Prokopovo náměstí in Žižkov, the district where Hašek lived while writing The Good Soldier Švejk.
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