I don't know if this sculpture looks any different in the daytime compared to when we walked past…read moreit in the night time. Quite simply, it is a large gorilla/ape lying on the ground with his legs crossed and his shiny brass cojones exposed to the world. Not a care in the world, Mister Ape. I don't know if it's lucky to rub them or kick them or just ignore them, but there they are. Denis Defrancesco is a French artist born on 28 June 1954. He lives and works between Prague, Budapest and Aix-en-Provence. Good luck, Yelp censors. I'm not sure what you're going to do with this one! [Review 12262 overall, 2046 of 2019.]

Big balls in Praha! This ape is sittin there with his balls…read morehanging out. Talk about some big brass balls. This piece of art reminds you to buck up and have some big brass balls, to let it all hang out in the face of conformity. The gaze of the ape is distant, not caring what you think. Prague has some wonderful public art- this is some great stuff. Rub 'em for good luck.

Located inside the Lucerna Palace in Prague, this horse is hanging upside down from the ceiling…read morewith King Wenceslas riding it on its belly. Yeah, this is definitely art and it's a unique piece. Created by Prague-born artist David Černý who also did the Metalmorphosis in my home town of Charlotte, reviewed here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/metalmorphosis-giant-head-charlotte?hrid=qrzcC5yL-pquAlHATEqQlA. According to our guide, the statue used to hang lower but they raised it because people kept stealing the horse's tail. [Review 12220 overall, 2004 of 2019.]

It was a Fun place to visit- we enjoyed stopping by…read more Unfortunately a lot of graffiti on it.

John Lennon never visited Prague. However, one of the most photographed places in the Czech capital…read moreis the John Lennon Wall. John Lennon, legendary member of Liverpudlian band The Beatles and one of the all-time greats of music, has been a symbol of the pacifist movement since the 1970s. This wall has been a way for people to express their thoughts during all kinds of times, Communism, Oppression, etc. Despite being painted over by the authorities time after time, the graffiti soon reappeared. This continued repeatedly from 1980 onwards, with messages and pacifist drawings that were a source of irritation for the government. Messages included song lyrics by Lennon himself and The Beatles and also inspirational and activist slogans promoting world peace. Young Czechs began to experience an awakening and found their own personal placard in the wall. The wall became a true memorial to the musician's legacy and a place where people could write slogans supporting peace, the environment and solidarity. Today, anyone can leave their mark or message on this unusual wall. Every day there might be new graffiti on it so it always has a different look.

Prague's Old Town and historic main square goes back to the 12th century. It's big and beautiful,…read moreencircled by restaurants, cafes, churches, shops, shops, food stands, and more. The old architecture is amazing, every angle makes for an awesome photo opportunity. Wander the main streets, but venture into the tiny side streets where you'll still find locals and non touristy shops and eateries. It is very touristy overall, but you can find some locals patronizing some of the businesses and restaurants such as Stridacka and U zlateho Tygra, and taking in live shows at the various theaters.

We liked everything we ordered, including the Me Gusta house specialty. The tacos and enchiladas…read morewere also really good. Margaritas aren't exactly traditional margaritas, but delicious nonetheless.

This area is absolutely stunning. Castles, little intricate shops, museums (Dalí), desert joints,…read moreand sites galore. Upon visiting this city again I'll be here promptly. I was so excited to see these kinds of buildings after the same heavy stone brutalist architecture I'd been seeing day after day in other cities. The spires, and detail on the church and castles/buildings around were awe inspiring. It's most definitely worth the walk to come for a visit, a day, or a gander.

In front of the Estates Theatre, a strange figure sits on a plinth…read more The statue at the Estates Theatre was named Il Commendatore by its creator Anna Chromy and created the mysterious statue of the commander in the form of a wrinkled cloak without a figure or face to commemorate the premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni at the Estates Theatre on October 29, 1787. Our guide mentioned that many drunken ones make a fool of themselves by putting their heads inside the statue's hooded area....then trying to pull themselves out....with no ease......an experience that has had many police people come to the rescue more than once. There are similar statues in other parts of the world. But this one in Prague is part of many of the guided tours.

Il Commendatore in Prague is an art piece by Anna Chromý. The Cloak of Conscience is a depiction of…read morea faceless figure hooded and shrouded in cloth. Here it is outside the opera house where Mozart first performed Don Giovanni in 1787. When asked about her inspiration for The Cloak of Conscience, Anna Chromy quoted Albert Einstein: "The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science..." It is an interesting and mildly creepy sculpture. You'd like to see the face but there is no face and no body there. [Review 12239 overall, 2023 of 2019.]

You have to find this fascinating sculpture, also called "man hanging out." It first glance you…read moremight think it is a real person. It is easy to miss as it is up about 2 stories

Yelp Review 2023 #106:…read more Not everything worth seeing is within our line of vision. I enjoy interesting things that you can find in unexpected places and spaces. This hanging statue of Sigmund Freud called "Man Hanging Out" by David Černý (the same artist that made Franz Kafka's Rotating Head). Find Svejk Restaurant and Pilsner Urquell on Husova and Betlemske Namesti and you're in the right spot. Now, look up! Story has it that when this statue was first unveiled, people actually thought it was a man in trouble dangling from a pole. What's the actual story behind this statue? Freud was of course a famous neurologist and the father of psychoanalysis - Czech Republic and Austria both claim him. Freud, who had oral cancer later in his life, was said to have died through assisted suicide by having his physician give him huge doses of morphine. After all, "the goal of all life is death" according to Freud. Another way to interpret this statue is how Freud describes the role of a psychoanalyst by using evenly-suspended attention (not focusing on what the client is saying but the the clients unconscious/subconscious ideas and affect). I'm not sure where I'm going with this but it made sense right before typing all this.

Nice and cozy cafe, like to have a coffee there seating outside on a sunny day. You can also buy…read morehere some wine, cheese, Italian deserts and gastronomic staff, like olive oil, pasta, etc.