Napoleonic Soldier Statue

Why visit

A bronze soldier of Napoleon’s army leans casually over the back of a bench on the Main Square. The statue by Slovak sculptor Juraj Meliš appeared in the late 1990s, together with Čumil and Schöne Náci, when the Old Town became a pedestrian zone.

It recalls the early 19th century, when Napoleon’s troops besieged the city. After vandals prised it off its base, the soldier was restored and returned to his bench.

What to see

• The soldier: a life-size bronze figure resting his arms on the bench, low enough to pose with
• The Main Square around him: the Roland Fountain and the Old Town Hall are a few steps away
• Two more statues: Čumil peeks out of a manhole around the corner, and Schöne Náci tips his hat on the other side of the square

Plan your visit

The statue is free to see at any time. Sit on the bench for a photo with the soldier behind you.

You can see all three Old Town statues in about 15 minutes on foot.