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Prague, Czech Republic

Lucerna Passage

Lucerna Passage is a historic complex in central Prague known for its Art Nouveau architecture and David Černý's sculpture of an upside-down horse.

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Lucerna Passage

Lucerna Passage is one of the most distinctive arcades in central Prague, near Wenceslas Square. The complex was built in the early 20th century and is one of the oldest shopping arcades in the city.

The best-known feature of the Lucerna is David Černý's sculpture depicting St. Wenceslas sitting on an upside-down horse. The installation is a contemporary comment on the traditional statue on Wenceslas Square.

The complex also houses a cinema, a concert hall and cafés, making the Lucerna an important place in Prague's cultural life.

Satori Cities

On a Satori Cities walk, Lucerna Passage is not treated as a box to tick. It is a place to notice passageways, reflection, and suspended movement, to slow the body down, and to receive the historical context only after perception has done its work.