Historical context
Investigate the site of the former statue
Understand the scale of the past monument through the remaining, heavy-duty foundation.
Overview
The Prague Metronome serves as a distinct landmark that defines the Letná skyline, replacing a site once dominated by a massive Stalin statue. The current installation, known as the Time Machine, is a 25-meter-tall kinetic sculpture that acts as a symbol of the democratic transitions in the Czech Republic. Because of the fragile structural state of the plinth after the original statue was demolished, the seven-ton pendulum had to be lowered into place by helicopter. Today, the area is a favored gathering spot for locals, particularly skaters and in-line enthusiasts who utilize the expansive concrete base. It is a highly recommended stop for those seeking a panoramic view of the Vltava River and Old Town, and it provides a quiet, elevated vantage point for anyone wanting to appreciate the city's architectural layers.
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
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| Category | Cultural and Historic | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy primary | Monument | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Cultural and Historic > Memorial Site > Monument | Unavailable |
| Operating status | Unknown | Unavailable |
| Address | Nábřeží Edvarda Beneše 8, 118 00 Praha, CZ | Unavailable |
| Phones | Unavailable | |
| Emails | Unavailable | |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.094764, 14.415929 | Unavailable |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541eb3178a | Unavailable |
| GERS ID | dae531fe-42a0-45d5-a70e-a5772e241ad4 | Unavailable |
| Overture confidence | 0.9685751795768738 | Unavailable |
| AI agents | Admin | Unavailable |
| Profile status | Listed | Unavailable |
| Managed by | inHotel | Unavailable |
| Last updated | Unavailable |
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 Facebook | 263016450377323 | https://www.facebook.com/263016450377323 | Unavailable |
Area
| Attribute | Value | Classification | Evidence |
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| Czechia | H3 cell: 801ffffffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Prague | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Capital City of Prague | H3 cell: 8f1e3541e32a2ec | Unavailable | |
| Prague 7 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Holešovice | H3 cell: 861e3541fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | Unavailable | |
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Transportation
How to get to Metronom Letenske sady from common arrival points.
| Origin | Air distance (m) |
|---|
| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
|---|---|
| Old Town | 206 |
| Lesser Town | 247 |
| Hradčany | 320 |
| Bubeneč | 447 |
| Dejvice | 677 |
| New Town | 776 |
| Karlín | 1,475 |
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Urban vibe
Experience the local social atmosphere
Observe how this place has transformed into a lively youth gathering spot.
Art appreciation
View the work of Vratislav Novák
Study the design of the seven-ton kinetic sculpture installed in 1991.
Opening hours
Mon00:00–24:00
Tue00:00–24:00
Wed00:00–24:00
Thu00:00–24:00
Fri00:00–24:00
Sat00:00–24:00
Sun00:00–24:00
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