Il Commendatore Statue
Il Commendatore Statue
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Neighbourhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
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- bridge • 4 min walk
- national Ave • 7 min walk
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Inspire587709
784 contributions
Dec 2019
Nice sculpture next to Estates Theater where Mozart debut his Don Giovanni. The guide told a story (folklore, perhaps) where an individual, after a night of heavy drinking, stuck his behind into Il Commendatore's hood and was not able to extricate himself.
Written 30 November 2020
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,711 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Il Commendatore Statue is a fabulous mysterious looking statue that draws the crowds .
Sculptured by Anna Chromy in 1993 Il Commendatore Statue is known as the Cloak Of Conscience & Tolerance and is taken from Mozarts Don Giovanni.
The statue looks absolutely amazing, makes for some great photographic opportunities, it's a proper selfie magnet.
Easy to locate,its adjacent to the wonderful Estates Thestre and is found on a street called Ovocny Trh.
Well worth checking out.
Sculptured by Anna Chromy in 1993 Il Commendatore Statue is known as the Cloak Of Conscience & Tolerance and is taken from Mozarts Don Giovanni.
The statue looks absolutely amazing, makes for some great photographic opportunities, it's a proper selfie magnet.
Easy to locate,its adjacent to the wonderful Estates Thestre and is found on a street called Ovocny Trh.
Well worth checking out.
Written 26 April 2019
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Ale C
Singapore, Singapore259 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
I was really keen to see the works of the talented Czech artist and painter, Anna Chromy. Her most impressive is the 1992 award-winning Cloak of Conscience sculpture made from a single block of Carrara white marble. The Il Commendatore Statue is part of a series of Cloak of Conscience sculptures (faceless hooded figures) she had done.
This particular statue, sitting just outside the Opera House, commemorates Mozart's premiere of his opera Don Giovanni in 1787. The sculpture was smaller than expected, but it gave off a sense of foreboding and sadness. The emptiness underneath the cloak is fascinating. You sort of expect something to be there, but there is really nothing.
I would imagine, in the dark, by the light of a single lamp, this sculpture would look rather ominous and eerie.
This particular statue, sitting just outside the Opera House, commemorates Mozart's premiere of his opera Don Giovanni in 1787. The sculpture was smaller than expected, but it gave off a sense of foreboding and sadness. The emptiness underneath the cloak is fascinating. You sort of expect something to be there, but there is really nothing.
I would imagine, in the dark, by the light of a single lamp, this sculpture would look rather ominous and eerie.
Written 25 July 2018
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Elena O
Kyiv, Ukraine783 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
No shivers at all. Statue as a statue. If to say for a sometime, you may find it funny to watch how tourists try to make an unusual photo here.
Written 21 September 2017
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan7,348 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
This statue sits outside the Estate Theater in Prague. It is one of the strangest statues
In the world as it is a shroud around a hollow figure. You may have seen many statues of fictional characters but this is one of a fictional ghost. II Commendatore is a character which appears as a ghost on an opera. This statue was crafted by the Czech-born artist Anna Chromy in 2000. It is a very scary piece. There is a legend associated with this figure that if you take a photograph of it with a flash you will see the face of the ghost in the picture.
In the world as it is a shroud around a hollow figure. You may have seen many statues of fictional characters but this is one of a fictional ghost. II Commendatore is a character which appears as a ghost on an opera. This statue was crafted by the Czech-born artist Anna Chromy in 2000. It is a very scary piece. There is a legend associated with this figure that if you take a photograph of it with a flash you will see the face of the ghost in the picture.
Written 19 October 2015
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK69,755 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
I'll Commendator Statue is a great statue located adjacent to the magical Estates Theatre and The beautiful Karolinum ,its a figure taken from Mozart's Don Giovanni known as the Cloak And Confidence, the work of sculptor Anna Chromy and unveiled in 1993 ,its a wonderful and mysterious statue,a selfie magnet and well worth checking out if you're in the Old Town of Prague and easy to locate on Ovocny Trh.
Written 2 April 2024
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Cristinel
Romania1,393 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We have passed close to the sculpture and we were immediately attracted by its strange appearance. Reading about it prove to be a famous work of Anna Chromy. If you are in the neighborhood stop by for a look.
Written 12 August 2023
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,711 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Walking around the Old Town is this great statue that's a bit of a landmark and great selfie opportunity .
II Commendatore was sculptured by artist Anna Chromy in 1993 ,a fabulous statue ,II Commendatore is also known as Statue Of Cloak And Confidence and is taken from Mozart's Don Giovanni ,the statue looks proper sinister and offers great photographic opportunities ,it's located in front of the Estates Theatre and adjacent to Karolinum and easy to find on Ovocny Trh.
II Commendatore was sculptured by artist Anna Chromy in 1993 ,a fabulous statue ,II Commendatore is also known as Statue Of Cloak And Confidence and is taken from Mozart's Don Giovanni ,the statue looks proper sinister and offers great photographic opportunities ,it's located in front of the Estates Theatre and adjacent to Karolinum and easy to find on Ovocny Trh.
Written 23 March 2023
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Kendallkong
Peachtree City, GA261 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A cool sinister sculpture in front of an opera house that made Mozart’s work famous. Beautiful building also.
Written 28 July 2019
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Satyabrata Dam
New Delhi1,760 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Il Commendatore by Anna Chromy is a world famous statue and naturally draws the crowd even if you don't know it's history and origin. The hollowed out statue seems to float without a face as it looks back at you without a face. It has a strange sensation on your eyes and nerve.
Written 11 June 2019
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