15 Quirky and Weird Things to See in Prague

Prague is one of those cities that already feels a little unusual in the best way. There are gothic towers, winding cobblestone streets, astronomical clocks, and enough castles and old buildings to make it feel straight out of a storybook.

But one of the things I loved most about exploring Prague with my kids was how unexpectedly weird the city can be.

One minute you’re walking through a beautiful historic square, and the next you’re standing in front of giant crawling babies, a man hanging from a rooftop with one hand, or a statue of a horse hanging upside down from the ceiling. Even regular sightseeing felt more fun because there was always something strange or surprising around the corner.

From quirky sculptures and unusual art to weird little hidden finds around the city, these are some of the most fun and weird things to see in Prague.

Famous Unusual Landmarks in Prague

Some of Prague’s most unusual sights are also some of its best-known landmarks. Even if you’ve seen photos before visiting, they’re still interesting to see in person. From a wavy dancing building beside the river to a mini Eiffel Tower overlooking the city, these are some of Prague’s most recognizable quirky sights.

Dancing House

Even among Prague’s gothic churches and historic buildings, the Dancing House stands out immediately. The curved glass building almost looks like it’s moving, which is why it’s often nicknamed “Fred and Ginger”, after the famous dancing pair.

Located along the Vltava River, the building was designed in the 1990s and feels completely different from the rest of Prague’s architecture. Some people love it, others hate it, but either way, it’s hard to miss.

While most people stop for a quick photo outside, it’s also worth heading up to the rooftop terrace for the view over the river and Prague skyline. And even if you don’t go up for the view, just before you go inside the building, there’s a giant metallic bug hanging from the ceiling. It somehow fits perfectly with Prague’s slightly weird personality.

The Dancing House is a little farther from Prague’s main Old Town sights, but it’s a good stop on the way to Children’s Island if you’re exploring this part of the river with kids.

Prague Astronomical Clock

The Astronomical Clock is one of Prague’s top attractions, but honestly, it’s also one of the weirdest when you stop and think about it.

Installed in 1410, it’s one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world and does far more than just tell the time. The clock tracks the position of the sun and moon, shows astronomical details, and puts on a small show every hour.

When the clock strikes, the 12 apostles appear in the windows above while figures around the clock begin to move. Keep an eye out for the skeleton ringing the bell on the side, which was one of my kids’ favourite parts. 

The hourly show is fairly short and draws a big crowd, but it’s still one of those classic Prague experiences that’s worth seeing at least once.

Petřín Lookout Tower

High above Prague on Petřín Hill sits a smaller version of the Eiffel Tower. It might not be as famous as the Paris original, but it still feels unexpected when you first spot it above the trees.

Built in 1891, the Petřín Lookout Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and is about one-fifth the size of the original. My niece is obsessed with the Eiffel Tower, so we actually took photos here specifically to send to her.

The tower itself is fun to see, but the real highlight is the view over Prague. Since it sits high on the hill, you get great views across the city’s red rooftops, bridges, and castle towers.

And fun fact: Even though the tower itself is much smaller, because it sits high on Petřín Hill, the top reaches roughly the same altitude as the Eiffel Tower.

Getting there is part of the experience too. You can either hike up Petřín Hill or take the funicular railway, which is usually the more exciting option with kids.

TKE Tip: On the way down, stop at the playground for a kid-approved break. It’s one of the best playgrounds we found in Prague.

David Černý’s Weirdest Sculptures

Some of Prague’s strangest sights were created by Czech artist David Černý. From giant crawling babies to upside-down horses and statues that somehow become even weirder the longer you look at them, his work is scattered throughout the city.

Once you start noticing his sculptures around Prague, you’ll start seeing them everywhere.

Giant Babies

One of the most recognizable weird sights in Prague is the giant crawling babies near Museum Kampa on Kampa Island.

These oversized sculptures have strange barcode-like faces and are impossible to miss. 

They’re more than three metres long, and it’s pretty common to see tourists stopping for photos or kids trying to climb onto them. My kids immediately tried too after seeing other kids climbing them, although they couldn’t quite make it all the way up. That didn’t stop them from trying though.

As strange as they look, the sculptures are actually meant to make a statement about modern society and technology, although most kids will probably just think they’re funny and slightly creepy.

There’s another version of the babies crawling up the side of the Žižkov Television Tower, but these ones on Kampa Island are much easier to see up close.

This area also makes an easy stop while exploring around Charles Bridge and the nearby riverside paths.

Upside Down Horse

Hidden inside the passageway at Lucerna Palace near Wenceslas Square is one of Prague’s strangest sculptures.

The statue shows Saint Wenceslas sitting on an upside-down dead horse hanging from the ceiling by its legs. The horse’s tongue hangs out dramatically, which somehow makes the whole thing even stranger.

This was actually one of the harder sculptures for us to find at first because we didn’t realize it was inside the building passageway. Once you know where to look though, it’s hard to miss.

Even if you don’t fully understand the meaning behind it, it’s definitely one of those sights that makes you stop and stare for a minute.

Peeing Statues

Prague has no shortage of strange sculptures, but this one usually gets the biggest reaction from kids.

Outside the Kafka Museum, the sculpture features two bronze men standing in a shallow pool shaped like the Czech Republic while… peeing. The figures actually move and rotate while spelling out literary quotes in the water.

There’s also an interactive element where visitors can text a message to a number nearby, and the statues will “write” it instead.

Depending on your kids’ ages, this one might either be hilarious or a bit awkward. My boys thought it was absolutely hilarious.

Like a lot of Černý’s work, it’s strange, slightly ridiculous, and so very memorable.

Man Hanging Out

This statue is easy to miss if you’re not looking up.

High above the streets of Prague’s Old Town, a man hangs from the roof of a building using just one hand, while the other hand casually sits in his pocket. From a distance, it honestly looks real enough that some people have reportedly called emergency services thinking someone was actually hanging from the building.

The statue is meant to represent Sigmund Freud and is another of Prague’s unusual sculptures that somehow catches you completely off guard while wandering around the city.

This was one of those Prague moments where we suddenly stopped mid-walk and went, “Wait… what is THAT?”

Žižkov Television Tower Babies

Prague’s giant babies don’t just appear on Kampa Island. Another version can be seen crawling up the side of the city’s TV Tower.

The Žižkov Television Tower is already one of the strangest-looking buildings in Prague, so somehow the giant crawling babies actually make it fit the city even better.

Originally added as a temporary art installation, the babies became so popular that they ended up staying permanently.

The tower itself is a bit farther from Prague’s main tourist areas, but it’s still one of the city’s most recognizable weird sights. Even from a distance, seeing giant faceless babies crawling up the side of a television tower is a pretty memorable Prague sight.

More Unusual Things to See in Prague

Some of Prague’s other weird sights aren’t as famous as David Černý’s sculptures, but they’re still fun to find while exploring Prague. 

Penguin Bridge

Not far from the giant babies on Kampa Island, you’ll spot another unusual Prague sight — a row of glowing yellow penguins lined up along the river.

The penguins are made from recycled plastic bottles and were created as an environmental art installation focused on climate change and plastic waste. During the day they might be easy to miss, but at night they light up bright yellow and stand out along the riverbank.

Infinity Book Tower

One of my favourite unusual finds in Prague was the Infinity Book Tower inside the Prague Municipal Library.

Made from hundreds of stacked books, the tower has mirrors at both the top and bottom, creating the illusion that it stretches on forever. There’s a small opening where you can peek inside, and honestly, the effect is much cooler in person than I expected.

This ended up being a fun stop for a few reasons. It gave us a chance to warm up indoors during our December visit, and the library itself is worth stepping into too, especially if you’re visiting Prague with kids. There’s a great children’s section downstairs as well.

R2D2

Another fun find in Prague has a bit of a Star Wars theme.

In Folimanka Park, a ventilation shaft for an underground bunker has been painted to look like R2D2. A few added details on the sides make it surprisingly recognizable once you spot it.

This isn’t an official city attraction or art installation, but it’s still a fun little find, especially if you have Star Wars fans in the family.

There’s also a large playground nearby, which makes this area worth visiting with kids even beyond the R2D2 sighting.

Il Commendatore

Near Estates Theatre in the Old Town, you’ll find another of Prague’s strange statues quietly sitting along the street.

Known as Il Commendatore, the sculpture represents a ghostly figure from Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, which first premiered at the Estates Theatre in Prague.

Even if you know absolutely nothing about opera, the statue still catches your attention. The dark cloak and faceless appearance make it look slightly unsettling, especially when you suddenly come across it while wandering the busy streets nearby.

Metronome

The Prague Metronome sits high above the Vltava River in Letná Park, in the spot where a huge statue of Stalin once stood.

It’s a strange-looking landmark on its own, but the location makes it even more interesting. The metronome was installed after the Stalin statue was removed, and it’s often seen as a symbol of time passing and change.

It doesn’t always move, but even if it’s not operating when you visit, the views from Letná Park are worth the walk. From here, you can look out over the river, the bridges, and the red rooftops of Prague’s Old Town.

This is less of a “funny weird” stop and more of an interesting one, but it’s still one of Prague’s more unusual sights.

Memorial for Victims of Communism

While this one isn’t quirky in the same way as some of Prague’s other unusual sights, it’s still interesting and pretty unusual looking.

Near the base of Petřín Hill, this memorial shows a series of bronze figures walking down a staircase, with each figure becoming more damaged and broken than the one before it.

The statues represent the suffering and loss experienced under communist rule in what was then Czechoslovakia. It’s a quieter and more serious stop compared to some of Prague’s stranger sculptures, but still one that stands out while exploring the city.

Even if you only stop for a few minutes, it’s one of those places that makes you pause and take a closer look.

Where to Find Prague’s Weirdest Sights

One of the fun things about Prague’s weirdest sights is that you’ll often stumble across them while exploring the city’s main attractions Here’s a rough idea of which unusual stops are near each other.

Around Kampa & Charles Bridge

• Giant Babies
• Penguin Bridge
• Peeing Statues
• Lennon Wall

This area probably has the highest concentration of Prague’s weird sculptures and unusual sights. It’s easy to explore on foot while wandering between Charles Bridge and Mala Strana, and there are also a few playgrounds nearby, including one right underneath the bridge itself.

Around Old Town & New Town

• Kafka Head
• Upside Down Horse
• Man Hanging Out
• Il Commendatore
• Astronomical Clock
• Book Tower

This is the easiest area to stumble across weird Prague sights naturally while sightseeing. Old Town and New Town are full of unexpected little finds, from hanging statues to rotating sculptures hidden between cafés, historic buildings, and busy shopping streets.

Around Petřín & Letná

• Petřín Tower
• Memorial
• Metronome

This part of Prague feels a little less busy than the Old Town and is a nice area to slow down for a bit. Between the viewpoints, parks, funicular, and unusual landmarks, there’s plenty to explore here beyond just the main tourist sights.

Worth Leaving the Centre For

• TV Tower Babies
• R2D2

These spots are a little farther from Prague’s main sightseeing areas, but they’re still fun additions if you have extra time to explore.

Why Prague’s Weird Sights Make the City So Fun

Prague is already one of Europe’s more interesting cities to explore, but the weird sculptures, unusual art, and unexpected little finds make it even more memorable. Between the giant crawling babies, upside-down horses, glowing penguins, and strange sculptures hidden around the city, sightseeing in Prague never felt boring.

Honestly, I think that’s one of the reasons Prague works so well with kids. There’s always something unusual to spot between the castles, churches, and historic streets, which makes wandering around the city feel a lot more fun and interactive.

Some of these sights are famous landmarks, while others are random little finds you could easily walk past without noticing. But together, they’re part of what gives Prague so much personality.

Planning a trip to Prague?

Our Prague with kids guide covers family-friendly things to do around the city, including playgrounds, museums, and practical sightseeing tips. If you’re still planning your itinerary, check out our guide on how to spend 3 days in Prague and where to stay in Prague. We’ve also shared a post on food to try in Prague, plus a Prague scavenger hunt printable that makes exploring the city’s strange sculptures and hidden little finds even more fun with kids.