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Franz Kafka Museum
Prague and surrounding
Unusual places,  Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions
Unusual places, 
Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions

Every modern traveler sees the ancient European city of Prague in their own way. Some people think of Prague as the stone medieval castles, some imagine the colorful streets with old bizarre buildings, and others associate the city with legendary bridges and severe Gothic churches. Throughout its history, the Czech capital has attracted poets, writers, and artists, each of whom has left their mark on its streets and glorified the mysterious city.

One of these great natives of Prague is the world-famous writer Franz Kafka. His impeccable creations, genuine masterpieces of literature still serve as the standard of the mystical genre for many people. Throughout his short life, the Czech writer lived in his native city. He was buried here as well. So no wonder there is a museum named after him, placed within the walls of the former brick factory.

At the very entrance to the Franz Kafka Museum, guests are greeted by the fountain of the Czech sculptor David Cherny, a scandalously famous master. The shape of the fountain basin corresponds to the image of the Czech Republic on the world map. The fountain also comprises two male sculptures made of bronze. Unlike the peeing boy in Brussels, the figures in Prague draw certain words and expressions with water streams.

What do the sculptures write on the basin? It's up to you. Just send an SMS to the number indicated on the plate and your "command" will be given to this unique museum fountain. Another unusual sculpture is installed right at the entrance. It is a giant open book, which looks like the "K" letter.

The entire interior space of the museum is divided into two expositions: "Existential space" and "Imaginary Topography". The first one shows 19th-century Prague. The black-and-white documentary tells the story of the Old Town Square and the legendary House at the Minute, where the writer was born. His personal belongings, documents, photographs, and drawings are also displayed here.

The second museum exposition is dedicated to the famous novels "The Trial", "America", "The Castle". Here you can see the execution machine with the figure of a naked man. Everything in this room is literally saturated with pain and suffering.

Address: Cihelna 635

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