Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny
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🇬🇧6 UNUSUAL FREE THINGS TO DO IN PRAGUE! 👇🏻 A DISCOUNT FOR YOU 🎁 1. Idiom- Infinity book: una scultura di 8.000 libri alla Municipal Library 📚 2. Freud appeso: un’opera davvero bizzarra 3. Paternoster : l’ascensore più pericoloso del Mondo! 😱 4. Testa rotante di Kafka: la Metamorfosi ogni ora 🕒 5. La strada più stretta del mondo: 50 cm di via! 📏 6. Magical Cavern 🐉 : un mondo fantasy nella casa di Reon Argondian 🎁BONUS ▶️ per un soggiorno insolito senza reception prenota una camera su @numastays col codice ROADMINDTRIPNUMA15 per avere uno sconto del 15%! E tu le conoscevi? 👇🏻 #praga #discoverprague #visitcz #praguecity #pragueworld #visitprague #cityofprague #consiglidiviaggio #esperienzeuniche #traveltipsandtricks #placetogo #numastay #alloggiinsoliti #praguetrip
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8 Must-visit spots in Prague, thanks to @phill.this.phill.that recommendation!🤩 Share this with someone who wants to visit Prague soon!😍 🎥 @phill.this.phill.that 📍Medieval astronomical clock - Old Town Hall 📍The Dancing House 📍Empirent Prague 📍Slight Uncertainty / Hanging Umbrella Man 📍Powder Gate Tower 📍Franz Kafka - Rotating Head 📍Pred Hradom 📍Charles Bridge
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Save this now 📌 if you’re visiting Prague. Here are six unusual things to do for FREE: 1. Visit the Book Tower 📚 at Municipal library of Prague 2. Look for the hanging Freud sculpture in Husova street 3. Try the paternoster lift at the New City Hall 4. Admire Kafka’s rotating head 5. Cross the tightest street in the world - Vivarna Certovka 📍 6. Check-out the magical cavern - Petrin’s hill Prague is a city full of surprises, what are you waiting for? Come to explore! #NumaStays #ExplorePrague #Adventure #Hotel #Europetravel
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One of the most outstanding attractions in Prague is the piece of Franz Kafka, an outdoor sculpture that is more of a technical wonder. The work of art is part of the Quadrio shopping and office complex on Národní třída. Installed in a busy location of the city, the reflective sculpture that rotates periodically to face various directions depicts the head of Prague’s own, Franz Kafka. Opening Hours: 24/7 Nearest subway station: Národní třída (line B): Spálená exit Nearest tram station: Národní třída (lines 2, 9, 18, 22) Have you visited this ?? #prague #czech #freethingstodo #moneysaving #budgettravel
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Prague’s “Head of Franz Kafka,” also known as the “Kinetic Sculpture of Kafka,” is a mesmerizing moving installation by Czech artist David Černý. Located outside the Quadrio shopping center, this 42-layered stainless steel sculpture stands at 11 meters tall and portrays the head of famed writer Franz Kafka. What sets it apart is its kinetic design—each layer moves independently, shifting and rotating to create an ever-changing, fragmented representation of Kafka’s face. The show takes place every hour and lasts about 15 minutes, captivating onlookers with its dynamic movement and reflective surfaces. As the layers spin, they briefly align to form a coherent face before disassembling again, symbolizing Kafka’s themes of identity, transformation, and the complexities of the human mind. The sculpture’s continuous motion, coupled with its reflective design, makes it an intriguing blend of modern art, technology, and homage to one of Prague’s most famous literary figures. It’s free to view and can be seen by anyone passing by, making it a must-see for art lovers and tourists alike. The kinetic performance adds a unique, contemporary twist to the city’s rich cultural landscape, offering a striking contrast to Prague’s historic architecture.
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I recently visited the Franz Kafka Head sculpture in Prague, and it was truly a fascinating experience. This modern, rotating metal artwork by David Černý is unlike anything I’ve seen before. The sculpture is made up of multiple metal layers that slowly shift and realign to form the face of the famous writer Franz Kafka. I waited around 10 minutes to see the head rotate—and it was definitely worth the wait. Watching the pieces move smoothly and gradually reshape the face was mesmerizing. It’s not just a statue, but a piece of moving art that brings together creativity and technology in a really impressive way. The entire transformation takes a few minutes, so make sure to be patient and have your camera ready. The location is easy to access, right near the Quadrio shopping center, and there’s plenty of space to stand and enjoy the view. If you're in Prague and looking for something unique and artistic, the Kafka Head is a must-visit. It’s a great spot to take photos or just enjoy a few moments of quiet observation. A short wait for a truly memorable experience!
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Nearby Attractions Of Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny
Charles Bridge
Old Town Square
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The Head of Franz Kafka, also known as the Statue of Kafka, is an outdoor sculpture by David Černý depicting Bohemian German-language writer Franz Kafka, installed outside the Quadrio shopping centre in Prague, Czech Republic. The kinetic sculpture is 11 metres tall and made of 42 rotating panels.
attractions: Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Astronomical Clock, Dancing House, Prašná brána, Národní Muzeum, The Playground, Klementinum, Old Town Bridge Tower, National Theatre, restaurants: Duplex, U Fleků, Karlovy Lazne - Nightclub, Café Louvre, Havelská Koruna, Výtopna Railway Restaurant, Restaurace U Pinkasů, Marina Ristorante, Kantýna, Kozlovna Apropos

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