A Silent Witness to Time and Revolution

About Prague Metronome

The Prague Metronome, a symbol of freedom from communist rule, stands in Letná Park, replacing the former Stalin Monument. Erected in 1991 and known as the “Time Machine,” it’s the world’s largest metronome, silently ticking at 4-6 beats per minute. This iconic structure overlooks the Vltava River, offering stunning city views and a poignant reminder of the Velvet Revolution and the Czech Republic’s history.

History of the Prague Metronome

“In time, all things pass…” reads the plaque beneath the Prague Metronome. Standing atop the spot where a Joseph Stalin monument once stood is the Prague Metronome (Pražský metronom).

This giant kinetic sculpture, erected in 1991, symbolizes the country’s freedom from the communist party rule. If you’re curious about the country’s communist history, be sure to visit the Museum of Communism.

Given that it is the largest metronome in the world, it is usually just referred to as the Prague Metronome, though the sculpture is actually called “Time Machine.” The iconic red metronome in Letná Park is beside the Vltava River. Although silent, it does operate at a rate of four to six beats per minute.

It is a symbol of time moving onward, a reminder of the country’s Velvet Revolution and separation from Slovakia in 1989. The metronome is so enormous that you can see it from Prague Castle across the way.

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The Former Stalin Monument

Completed in 1955 after over five years of labor, the enormous Stalin Monument was unveiled in Letná Park, where the Prague Metronome now stands. The Stalin statue was the largest group in Europe and the biggest monument to Joseph Stalin on the planet.

This huge statue sat upon a marble pedestal weighing over 18,000 U.S. tons, at the enormous sum of over $140…