Whispers on the Charles Bridge claim that touching the statue of sv. Jan Nepomucký guarantees a return to Prague. Let’s delve into the story of this iconic statue. The sv. Jan Nepomucký statue, the oldest on Charles Bridge, holds a significant place in Prague’s history. Erected in 1683, it marked the beginning of a Baroque tradition of saintly figures adorning the bridge. This bronze masterpiece depicts John of Nepomuk, a martyr whose tale is interwoven with the city’s very fabric. Jan Nepomucký served as the confessor to Queen Sophia during the reign of King Wenceslas IV. The king, consumed by suspicion of infidelity, demanded the queen’s confession. Nepomucký, bound by his sacred oath, refused to divulge her secrets. Enraged, Wenceslas IV had him tortured and thrown into the Vltava River from the Charles Bridge. Legend says that five stars shimmered above the spot where he drowned. These five stars now adorn his halo in countless depictions, including the statue before us. The statue itself is a work of art. It was cast in bronze in Nuremberg based on a wooden model by Jan Brokoff, which in turn was inspired by a clay model by Matthias Rauchmiller. Touch the statue’s bronze plaque. Perhaps the legend is true, and you’ll find yourself drawn back to the magic of Prague and the enduring story of sv. Jan Nepomucký.
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