Statue of Karel Hynek Mácha at Petřín, Bronze statue in Petřín Gardens, Prague, Czech Republic
The monument features Karel Hynek Mácha standing with his right hand on a wall supporting a notebook and holding lilacs in his left hand.
Josef Václav Myslbek and architect Antonín Balšánek created this bronze monument between 1910 and 1912, commemorating the Czech romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha.
The statue represents the literary legacy of Mácha, who wrote the celebrated poem 'Máj' and influenced Czech romantic literature in the 19th century.
Visitors can find the monument in the Petřín Gardens of Malá Strana district, near the house where Mácha was born at U Bílého orla.
On May 1st, local couples gather at the statue to place flowers, turning this literary monument into a meeting point for romance.
Location: Malá Strana
Inception: 1911
Creator: Josef Václav Myslbek
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 50.08160,14.40193
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:43
Memorial to the Victims of Communism
154 m
Petřín funicular
138 m
Zahrada Nebozízek
45 m
Statue of Jan Neruda, Prague
154 m
Ústřední lípa republiky na Malé Straně
170 m
Socha Pana na Nebozízku na Petříně
217 m
Městské opevnění Malé Strany a Hradčan
97 m
Socha Vítězslava Nováka na Petříně
66 m
Fontána s hrajícími si chlapci
166 m
Dům U Zlatého šneka
213 m
U Knoflíčků
203 m
Mostek petřínské lanovky přes stezku k sokolovně
113 m
Strahovská 206
201 m
Dům U Černého kříže
194 m
Dům U Lisků
197 m
Újezd 23
217 m
Dům Černá hvězda
194 m
Mostek petřínské lanovky přes stezku k Máchově soše
113 m
Nebozízek
210 m
Statue of Ferdinand Laub in Petřínské sady
151 m
Lower bridge over Petřín Funicular
149 m
Újezd 20
194 m
Sv. Jan Nepomucký
207 m
Vítězná 18 - Újezd 14
215 m
Pamětní deska obětem nacismu v ulici Újezd v Praze
214 m
Josef Sudek bust
217 m
Praha - Petřín
104 m
Reliéf hada v Aleji obětí totality v Praze
145 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes