Prague Metronome (Prazský Metronom)

On Letná Hill, the Prague Metronome stands on a plinth that once supported a 30-foot (9-meter), 17,000-ton statue of Joseph Stalin, erected in 1955. After the statue’s demolition in 1962, the plinth remained empty until 1991 when Czech artist Vratislav Novák designed and constructed a massive, functioning metronome. This unique landmark, with its rhythmic swinging arm, has since become a well-recognized feature of Prague’s skyline, offering visitors a blend of historical context and modern artistry.