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1. www.atlasobscura.com › places › statue-of-kingStatue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse

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   May 7, 2013 · Hanging from the ceiling of the Art Nouveau Lucerna Palace in Prague, an ancient king rides triumphantly astride… an upside-down, apparently dead horse. Created by Prague-born artist David ...

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3. vovanovaque.com › upside-down-dead-horseUpside Down Horse Statue of Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse in ...

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   The story of another or better to say a modern statue of St Wenceslas began in 1999 when artist David Cerny decided to install it on Wenceslas square.According to gossips among Prague local guides, original plan of Cerny was to place the Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse in the main Post Office — round the corner in Jindrisk...

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   Speaking about the Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse I can’t but mention a few facts about David Cerny.He is the world-known designer and architect, who began his career with painting a Soviet tank in pink color. He continued creating more and new provoking monuments in Prague. Another quite a popular installation is “Crawli...

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   The upside-down horse is hidden in Lucerna Passage right in the middle of Wenceslas Square. There are 3 entrances, so you will find it for sure going either from Vodickova or Stepanska street. But the best way not only to see the statue, but learn all the most interesting facts. We recommend booking a private tour with a local Prague guide. Reliabl...

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4. linneawest.com › david-cernys-upside-down-horse-pragueDavid Černý’s Upside-down Horse, Prague | Linnea West

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   Oct 5, 2012 · The traditional 19th c. heroic statue of King Wenceslas by Josef Václav Myslbek dominates the top end of Wenceslas Square, a notable boulevard in Prague. Astride his steed, young King Wenceslas is a revered figure of the Czech people. Enter Czech sculptor David Černý. Saint Wenceslas by David Černý. Černý is known for his provocative ...

5. www.prague.eu › en › objectStatue The Horse - Prague.eu

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   Statue The Horse. Probably the most photographed of Černý’s works is the dead Horse hanging from the Lucerna mall ceiling, just a few dozen yards from the iconic Statue of St Wenceslas by Myslbek, which it complements. Černý has his St Wenceslas sitting astride the horse’s belly. The dead horse hanging tied up by the hooves with his ...

6. www.praguebestplaces.com › upside-down-statueUpside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse

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   At the Lucerna Arcade Prague you can find the monument Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse. The statue by David Černý, called The Horse, hangs from the main atrium and is a bastardised version of the imposing kingly statue situated in the Wenceslas Square. Facebook Twitter.

7. www.private-prague-guide.com › article › saintSaint Wenceslas (Václav): The Czech nation’s patron saint

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   In 1999 sculptor David Černý created “Horse,” which depicts Saint Wenceslas sitting upside-down on a dead horse. The artwork is located in the Lucerna passage of downtown Prague. Since 2000 Wenceslas’ name day of September 28 is a national holiday called Czech Statehood Day.

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   Where is Saint Wenceslas statue located?

   • In 1999 sculptor David Černý created “Horse,” which depicts Saint Wenceslas sitting upside-down on a dead horse. The artwork is located in the Lucerna passage of downtown Prague. Since 2000 Wenceslas’ name day of September 28 is a national holiday called Czech Statehood Day.

   Saint Wenceslas (Václav): The Czech nation’s patron saint

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   What is upside down statue of Wenceslas riding a dead horse in Prague?

   • Upside Down Statue of Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse in Prague is one of the most important works of David Cerny. Every tourist has to see it. Prague expert, photographer, guide and traveler. Love every of 100 spires in Prague.

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   Why is a statue of King Wenceslas a mocking equestrian statue?

   • The sculpture is a mocking reference to the more famous equestrian statue of King (and later, Saint) Wenceslas that sits in Wenceslas Square, and possibly a mocking nod to Czech president Vaclav Klaus, although the artist will not say what his intentions were.

   Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse

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   Where to put the statue of King Wenceslas?

   • According to gossips among Prague local guides, original plan of Cerny was to place the Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse in the main Post Office — round the corner in Jindriska street. The second plan was quite ridiculous – the place the sculpture in front of the original statue of Wenceslas.

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9. 360stories.com › prague › storyUpside-down statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse ...

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   Mocking the famous statue of King and Saint Wenceslas sitting upon his steed in Wenceslas Square, Czech artist David Cerny has the king riding an upside-down horse hanging from the ceiling. The king serenely rides his dead horse, in a contrasting metaphor of oblivious rulers.