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Head of Franz Kafka
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Kinetic sculpture by David Černý, installed in 2014 in front of the Quadrio shopping centre, on Lazarská street. It is a head about eleven metres high made up of 42 stainless steel panels that rotate independently and line up to form Kafka's face. It pays tribute to the writer, born in Prague in 1883.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Head of Franz Kafka: 2 missions
- Photograph the reflections in the panelsFind an angle where the panels reflect the surrounding buildings and take a photo of the steel details.
- Wait for the face to take shapeStay in front of the head and watch how the panels separate and line up again to form the face. Record a short video of the rotation.
Near Head of Franz Kafka
Bethlehem Chapel378 m awayU Fleků411 m awayLaterna magika465 m awayWenceslas Square477 m awayNational Theatre in Prague519 m awayEstates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo)540 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Head of Franz Kafka?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Head of Franz Kafka?
Photograph the reflections in the panels and Wait for the face to take shape.
What is there to see near Head of Franz Kafka?
Bethlehem Chapel (378 m), U Fleků (411 m) and Laterna magika (465 m).
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