Quirky Bronze Statues of Bratislava, Slovakia
Famous 4 Bronze Statues of Bratislava
These statues are recent installations, act as reminders to tourists of people of past. The names of famous 4 bronze statues of Bratislava are “Cumil”, “Paparazzi”, “Napoleon’s Soldier”, and “Schone Naci.”
Bronze Statue of Napoleon’s Soldier
The first statue we spotted was that of Napoleon’s soldier, very easy. He was leaning over a bench in the old town square. It is a reminder of Napoleon’s visits to Bratislava in 1805 and 1809.
Napoleon’s Soldier
Statue of Schone Naci
Schone Naci was designed after a crazy old man from Bratislava. He was a real man living in town in the beginning of the 20th century.
The legend associated is: Schone Naci was in love with a woman but the feelings were not reciprocated. Dejected, he got a little bit weird. He was often seen giving flowers to women he met in the streets. You’ll find him in the Sedlárska ulica.
Statue of Schone Naci Bratislava
Paparazzi
I couldn’t find any story of the Paparazzi put up there.
Paparazzi in Bratislava Slovakia
Bronze Statue of Funny Cumil
Cumil is the funniest and most famous. You can find him at Panska Street. Only the upper part of his body is visible, it is joked that he is a sewer cleaner who is escaping his duty to look up women’s skirts.
Unfortunately this one statue is the most damaged one. Speeding cars have hit him twice and now there is a road sign warning the drivers.
Bronze Statue of Funny Cumil
If you are ever there, try spotting them. Good luck finding them.
It was pure coincidence that when we visited Bratislava the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championships sports were on. So we could spot the statues of Ice Hockey players.
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These really are such entertaining and interactive statues. Love the idea since I grew up in a small town with similar ones, but not with nearly the historical significance. Great shots!
I’ve not been to Bratislava, and I certainly didn’t know that Napoleon had been there. I’m always looking for French history in places outside of France, so this story is particularly interesting to me.
I couldn’t sit on the bench with Napoleon’s Soldier. I would spend the entire time looking over my shoulder afraid he would move or be one of those actors and suddenly reach out and touch me. That would be a really funny prank.
what a great read and amazing stories. I think Paparazzi was just a photographer who documented other stories 🙂 what do you think about this made-up story 😀 Anyway, Cumil is the best one hahaha, even before knowing the story I found him (his statue ) funny
That was an amazing read. All the four statues are surely interesting but cumil holds the most interesting story. Schone Naci story and statue too is nice.
Fascinating stories about each of the sculptures you showcased, I especially love the last one of the sewer cleaner. Great way to weave in the history of the place and the public art. Fun article to read 🙂
I’m a huge public art fan and especially like the Paparazzi and sewer cleaner sculptures. Too bad its been damaged, hopefully the sign will help
Haha cute! I love the statue of Napolean’s soldier and Funny Cumil. His story of looking up women’s skirt is so funny!
What cool sculptures. This is what makes a city really charming, isn’t it?
We visited Bratislava for New Year a couple of years ago and also loved these statues popping up all over. When we were there it was also freezing and snowy which made them look extra cool!
Are we allowed to pick favourites? Napoleon's soldier and Cumil.. definitely.
Nice but also good shots. Salu2
Loved the last one. Very interesting indeed. 😀
Nice post. Some very interesting statues. I had a nice chuckle.
What amazing and delightful statues!
The statues are amazing!
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Impressive statues! Nice shots too. 🙂
Pieces of art in the streets, have seen them and I liked them. There are very good for photos by tourists like us!!!
you posted some very interesting places. I admire that.
Great tourist attractions. So much fun to be there.
Quite interesting, particularly the last one!
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What great fun!
«Louis» wonders how many people don't sit on that bench because they don't want the statue looking over their shoulder..
beautiful statues ..
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Wonderful images and I have just had a lovely catch up…
Fascinating statues ! Love them.
that´s cool! Never seen anything like it. A really great idéa. 🙂
How clever to create these delightful statues, each with its own special story of fact probably mixed with a little fiction. Sorry for the traffic running over that last one, love the idea of Napoleon leaning over a common bench, and would appreciate more live “crazy” people who randomly give women flowers. 🙂
Such great art work – love sculptures like these 🙂 There are lots of them in Budapest too 🙂
Cute post, loved it Indrani.
These statues are really funny and very well done. They look almost alive. Thanks for the funny anecdotes!
I very much like these bronze sculptures and would love to visit Bratislava some day to try to find them!
Good pictures, lots of fun these sculptures.
Love them all! Fun reading about your travels!:)
such friendly statues!
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Hehhe they're cute and funny looking statues. Very interesting shot.
Wonderfully funny statues.
I like statutes on the streets. These ones would bring a smile to my face if I am walking in the area where they are placed.
The statues are so much fun. I love the one leaning over the bench.
These are unusual designs of sculptures. The paparazzi is cute!
Great pictures from unusual places!
amazing! such fun!
From preview I thought it was Darth Vader on the first picture 🙂
How cool, I love all these statues. The last one is really neat, very creative. Great shots, Indrani!
the old town is so delightful and charming especially with all these whimsical statues. thanks for sharing. this may be the only way i can see bratislava.
Four great shots. The third one is stunning.
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Oh, they are so good, the bronze sculptures. Nice one Indrani.
The last shot is the best 🙂
Very funny …
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Thanks for a very interesting post about Bratislava. My late wife grew up near the city and always wanted to take me back there. Unfortunately, we never made it.
What great shots and such a fun tour you've taken us on today! The statues are amazing! Thanks for the smiles, Indrani, terrific post for the day!
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Very good shots Indrani