The Ultimate Statues for Fun: Perfect Spots for Playing, Posing, Lounging, and Crawling

The statues and the areas surrounding them are some of the most popular spots for photos. These include various animal statues, like the elephant, Nazgûl, Little Martian, or the notable heron. You’ll also find statues that are believed to bring good fortune, featuring cats, dogs, foxes, rabbits, and monkeys, which are sure to bring a smile and provide entertainment. Additionally, we have some recommendations for more intriguing statues—such as those depicting fairy tale heroes or ones where you can sit on a bench to take a moment to unwind.

Statues in Brno: Margrave, Light Bulbs, and a Bailiff

Have you ever considered being the very first to explore the statues in the city? It might sound dull at first, but that could not be further from the truth in Brno! The statues here are unique, sometimes a bit quirky and amusing, and are even included in a special walking tour known as Statues in Brno. One notable statue is of Margrave Jošt Lucemburský, created by academic sculptor Jaroslav Róna, which is located in Moravian Square. Take a look at our gallery, and you’ll see why it stands out. Just a stone’s throw away is the statue of Justice, humorously referred to as A bailiff seizing a washing machine. Additionally, on the corner of Joštova and Česká, you can spot the smallest statue in Brno, dedicated to Adam Čekač. At the Mahen Theatre, there’s a captivating sculpture of wire light bulbs titled Tribute to Edison. The Brno Astronomical Clock, situated in Svobody Square, also draws a lot of visitors, where you can even find original glass marbles. Lastly, don’t miss the Pea Tree located on Mendel Square in Old Brno.

Our suggestion: Explore other unique timepieces like the hop, fairy, bird, or builder clocks to escape boredom!

Adventures with Kids at Fairy Tale Statues

Planning a visit to see statues that provide joy to both children and adults can definitely be an adventure. A fantastic place to discover fairytale sculptures is the Hamer walking trail in the Highlands, which showcases incredible sculptures created by Michal Olšiak. Not only does the sculptor encourage kids to climb on his creations, but many of his works even feature steps for easier climbing. You can find Olšiak’s sculptures in other locations as well, such as in Chotěbor, where you can challenge his Devil to a game of chess. By the way, this Devil resides near The Devil’s Table in the Doubrava valley.

You can also snap a photo with Mike the cat! This giant cat statue is found in the ski area of Šibeniční vrch in Mnichovice, and another tribute to Mike can be spotted in Hrusice. Additionally, a vibrant sculpture featuring Mikes, Pasik, and a motorcycle is in the garden of the Josef Lada Memorial.

You’ll also find enjoyment in places where you can meet Spejbl and Hurvínek. In Cheb, you can take a seat on Hurvínek’s bench. Statues of the duo in various forms can be discovered in Pilsen, including in Šafařík Gardens and along the Spejbl and Hurvínek experience trail, which winds around the Bolevec Ponds. Another depiction of Spejbl and Hurvínek can be found on the Republic Square, right outside the Museum of Puppets.

Our tip: Would you like to sit alongside Sleeping Beauty and Hurvinek on a bench? You get the chance to do so at the Spejbl and Hurvínek bench located at náměstí Republiky in Pilsen and also in front of the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre in Prague. This bench is quite long, allowing plenty of space for a crowd of children and a few adults to fit comfortably.

Where are Gentlemen and Ladies Waiting on Benches?

The humorous bench featuring Spejbl and Hurvínek is not the only one where you can find your beloved characters. In Náchod, for instance, you can sit alongside Josef Škvorecký. This writer, known for works like The Tank Battalion, rests here with glasses perched on his nose, one leg crossed over the other, and his hat tilted to the side, positioned so that you can capture the essence of the town’s charm in photos, all while facing the local castle of the “top of the round.”

You can also join Josef Švejk, the protagonist from Jaroslav Hašek’s The Fate of the Good Soldier Švejk, as he enjoys a seat on a bench in front of the town hall in Kralupy nad Vltavou. Just don’t be surprised to find him accompanied by a bronze dog and a bronze dog poo with a fly beneath the bench!

At the town hall in Šumperk, you’ll encounter The bench of messages, adorned with notes and signatures from locals who adore their city. This creation is made by Lea Vivot, a native artist who gifted several replicas of her sculptures to Šumperk. Make sure to stop by the Joy of Rain sculpture, featuring two children sheltering under an umbrella, while her other “endless” bench can be found at the maternity ward grounds in Prague-Podolí.

If you want to scratch Bystrouška the fox’s belly, you can find her next to the renowned composer Leoš Janáček in Ostrava, where he stands on Jirásek Square, also known as Kuří rynek. This sculpture represents the bond between the city and the celebrated composer, as the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra is located in Ostrava, where Janáček sadly passed away in August 1928. This is also where the Leoš Janáček International Music Festival is held.

If you’re curious, you can even recline on the famous sofa outside of Sigmund Freud’s birthplace in Příbor. Just a little warning: this unique sculpture made of copper might not be the most comfortable place to rest.

Fairy Tale Bench with Rumcajs in Jičín

The longest intricately designed bench in the Czech Republic is the Rumcajs bench in Jičín, measuring three meters and fifty-eight centimeters in length. The town has honored the legendary figure Rumcajs, the infamous outlaw from the Ráholce Forest, as well as writer Václav Čtvrtek (1911-1976) and illustrator Radek Pilar (1931-1993). Crafted from a 300-year-old oak tree, this bench symbolizes the town’s fairy-tale character and serves as a beloved feature of the annual Jičín – City of Fairy Tales festival. Along with the robber family, you can also spot sights from the local area depicted on the bench.

Capture Moments with Animal Statues!

Many modern sculptures are focused on the animal kingdom. For instance, the largest dog sculpture, the Chodský pes, created by Michal Olšiak, can be found atop Hrádek near Újezd. Interestingly, this statue is hollow, and with a narrow door in it, not just children but also more agile and slim adults can squeeze inside! In Kryštofovo Údolí near Liberec, you’ll encounter a rather unusual fountain featuring a heron peeing on a bollard. This amusing idea came from local enthusiast Martin Chaloupka, who creatively drew inspiration from Brussels.

In front of the racing center in Zámrsko, you’ll spot the Monument to the racehorse Peruán. The bronze statue stands where this remarkable horse lived, trained, and sadly passed away in 2017. Peruán was an exceptional horse, having managed to win the Grand Prix three times in a row and countless other races.

Close to the summit of Králický Sněžník, something truly unexpected awaits you—there is a stone elephant statue! It was erected in 1932 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Jescher Group, which aimed to culturally unite Czechs and Germans. The importance of this symbol becomes clear near Fox Bystrouška in the Hukvaldy Game Reserve on the wandering stone. Hukvaldy is where Leoš Janáček was born, and it serves as a reminder not only of the clever fox character from the composer’s opera but also of Janáček himself and his world-renowned works. The character of Bystrouška originally appeared in a fairy tale by the author Rudolf Těsnohlídek, situated in the wooded regions near Brno;