Stalin Monument (Prague)
Stalin's Monument (Czech: Stalinův pomník) was a 15.5 m (51 ft) granite statue honoring Joseph Stalin in Prague, Czechoslovakia. It was unveiled on 1 May 1955 after more than 5+1⁄2 years of work, and was the world's largest representation of Stalin. The sculpture was demolished in late 1962.
| Stalin Monument | |
|---|---|
| Czech: Stalinův pomník | |
The Stalin Monument and pedestal, viewed from the west | |
| Artist | Otakar Švec |
| Completion date | May 1, 1955 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | granite |
| Subject | Joseph Stalin |
| Condition | Demolished November 6, 1962 |
| Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 50°05′41.38″N 14°24′57.97″E | |
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