Nestled in the historic Jewish Quarter of Prague, near the stunning Spanish Synagogue, stands a sculpture that feels as though it has stepped straight out of Franz Kafka's surreal imagination. Jaroslav Róna's Franz Kafka statue is not just a tribute to the literary giant but a profound visual interpretation of his enigmatic world. As an artist, writer, and social worker deeply inspired by Kafka's work, I found this sculpture to be an essential stop on my journey through Prague—a city that...

As of my last update in September 2021, there isn't a specific monument dedicated solely to Franz Kafka in Prague. However, there are several Kafka-related landmarks and sculptures in the city that pay homage to the famous writer. One such landmark is the "Metamorphosis" monument, which I'll describe in detail:

Metamorphosis Monument:

• Location: The "Metamorphosis" monument is located in Prague's Jewish Quarter, near the Spanish Synagogue, on the street known as Dušní Street.

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The monument is cast from bronze, it is 3.75 meters high and weighs 800 kg. It´s shape is inspired by Kafka's "One Match Description". The short story is probably the oldest surviving text by Franz Kafka - a fragment from 1904-1905, when Kafka was in his early twenties, was found. It is a sculpture made up of two bodies, one of which is a male figure in a suit, but hands do not come out of the sleeves and the statue has no head, and a smaller figure is sitting behind the neck, which is...