Have you ever imagined what the weather was like in Prague hundreds of years ago? Before us stands a weather station celebrating the fictional genius of J\u00e1ry Cimrman. This whimsical installation was created in 2022 and is meant to be a tribute to the Czech humorist and playwright, often considered a cultural icon.
Cimrman, who was never actually real, is rumored to have made groundbreaking discoveries in numerous fields, including meteorology. This installation, in the heart of Prague, celebrates his supposed invention of weather forecasting, which was supposedly done with an extraordinary combination of intuition, observation, and a well-placed umbrella.
Even though this weather station doesn’t actually measure the weather, it reminds us to be observant of our surroundings, just like Cimrman would have been. Perhaps as you walk around Prague, take a moment to look at the clouds, the wind, and the temperature, and think about the great weather observer, J\u00e1ry Cimrman.