Josef Dobrovský Monument

Josef Dobrovský Monument is an outdoor monument commemorating Josef Dobrovský, installed at Kampa Park in Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic. It consists of a large base and a bust, which was designed by Tomáš Seidan in 1890.

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Type: Memorial
Description: sculpture in Prague, Czech Republic
Also known as: “Josef Dobrovský”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Charles Bridge and National Library of the Czech Republic.

Charles Bridge

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Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. Charles Bridge is situated 220 metres northeast of Josef Dobrovský Monument.

National Library of the Czech Republic

Library

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The National Library of the Czech Republic is the central library of the Czech Republic. It is directed by the Ministry of Culture. The library's main building is located in the historical Clementinum building in the centre of Prague, where approximately half of its books are kept. National Library of the Czech Republic is situated 540 metres east of Josef Dobrovský Monument.

Museum Kampa

Museum

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Museum Kampa is a private gallery founded in Prague on February 26, 1999, by Meda Mládková as the home of the Jan and Meda Mládek Foundation collection. Museum Kampa is situated 140 metres south of Josef Dobrovský Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Malá Strana and Castle and Lesser Town.

Malá Strana

Suburb

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Both in district Prague 1, Castle district of Prague is the highest part of the city while the Lesser Town of Prague is the lower area on the left bank.

Castle and Lesser Town

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Both in district Prague 1, Castle district of Prague is the highest part of the city while the Lesser Town of Prague is the lower area on the left bank.