“Did that statue just move?” whispered a nervous tourist, clutching his camera. He was staring, wide-eyed, at the Anna Proletářka Sculpture. The Anna Proletářka Sculpture, a bronze figure from 1962, stands tall and proud. It represents the idealized image of a working-class woman during the Communist era. However, there’s more to this sculpture than meets the eye. During the COVID-19 pandemic, someone playfully placed a face mask on Anna. This simple act transformed the sculpture into a poignant symbol of the time, reflecting the shared anxieties and resilience of the city. It became a reminder that even in the face of a global crisis, hope, and humor can prevail.
Lochkovský potok
Listen closely. Have you ever felt the hush of a hidden stream a secret whispered among the trees? That’s the