The statue of Czech Romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha stands in Nebozízek Park, on Petřín Hill above Prague’s Lesser Town. Set among the paths and greenery of Petřín Gardens, it is a quiet stop for anyone interested in Czech literature. The monument is especially associated with May Day, when people visit to celebrate love inspired by Mácha’s poem Máj. Continue walking through the gardens for peaceful surroundings and views of Prague, or reach the statue on foot from Malá Strana or by the Petřín funicular.
A poet’s statue in Nebozízek Park
The monument to Karel Hynek Mácha is in Nebozízek Park, part of the gardens on Petřín Hill. The park lies on the route from Petřín toward Prague’s Lesser Town, making the statue a natural pause on a walk through this green hillside.
Mácha is remembered as a Czech Romantic poet. His work Máj gives the monument a particular connection with love and with the May Day visits held here.
Plan a walk to the monument
You can approach the statue on foot from Malá Strana or use the Petřín funicular to reach the hill. Petřín Gardens are open around the clock, so the monument can be included in a walk at any time.
Take time to explore the paths around Nebozízek Park. The gardens provide a calmer setting for the stop, with views across Prague along the way.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is the Karel Hynek Mácha statue?
It stands in Nebozízek Park in Petřín Gardens, above Prague’s Lesser Town.
Why do people visit the statue on May Day?
The statue is associated with Mácha’s poem Máj and its themes of love. May Day visits here are a local way to celebrate love.
How can I get to the monument?
Walk up from Malá Strana or take the Petřín funicular.
