
Kranner's Fountain nearby Vltava River / Krannerova kasna
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Dáin & Olík
N 50° 04.976 E 014° 24.811
33U E 458041 N 5548016
Kranner's fountain on Smetanovo nabrezi nearby bank of Vltava river.
Waymark Code: WM68HV
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/23/2009
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Kranner´s Fountain, also called „the Homage of Czech Estates“ is a neogothic monument, situated in a park at the riverside in Prague Old Town. It was intended as a homage to the Habsburg monarchy, there is a bronze equestrian statue of Emperor Francis II. inside. Around Francis are some statues that represent the allegorical figures of 16 Bohemian regions. The 22 metres high monument stands in a small park and public fountain is at the pedestal of the monument.