Cumil Statue, Bratislava (must see)
The 膶umil Statue in Bratislava is a quirky bronze sculpture crafted by Viktor Hul铆k. Located at the crossroads of Pansk谩 and Ryb谩rska Br谩na streets near the Main Square, this statue doesn鈥檛 depict any real person but comes from Hul铆k鈥檚 creative vision. It shows 膶umil, a figure taking a break and peeking out from a manhole, watching people go by and seemingly enjoying the view of young women.
Kids particularly love this statue because they get to touch 膶umil鈥檚 head and sit on the statue, making it more engaging. Yet, its placement has caused several accidents with passing vehicles bumping into it. To address this, a sign reading "Man at Work" has been placed beside the statue to alert drivers and add a touch of humor for tourists taking pictures.
膶umil is a popular spot for photos in Bratislava, drawing many tourists. Locals have come up with various fun and symbolic stories about why 膶umil is there, ranging from jokes about him being nosy to deeper meanings depicting him as a typical Slovak worker. These stories and the statue鈥檚 playful nature spark lively conversations among visitors and locals alike.
Even though 膶umil is now protected from traffic by a sign, he still faces the wear and tear of being a beloved interactive landmark. There鈥檚 even a light-hearted warning for women about mythical risks involving storks. More than just a piece of art, 膶umil helps weave the rich cultural stories and legends of Bratislava.
Kids particularly love this statue because they get to touch 膶umil鈥檚 head and sit on the statue, making it more engaging. Yet, its placement has caused several accidents with passing vehicles bumping into it. To address this, a sign reading "Man at Work" has been placed beside the statue to alert drivers and add a touch of humor for tourists taking pictures.
膶umil is a popular spot for photos in Bratislava, drawing many tourists. Locals have come up with various fun and symbolic stories about why 膶umil is there, ranging from jokes about him being nosy to deeper meanings depicting him as a typical Slovak worker. These stories and the statue鈥檚 playful nature spark lively conversations among visitors and locals alike.
Even though 膶umil is now protected from traffic by a sign, he still faces the wear and tear of being a beloved interactive landmark. There鈥檚 even a light-hearted warning for women about mythical risks involving storks. More than just a piece of art, 膶umil helps weave the rich cultural stories and legends of Bratislava.
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Sight Name: Cumil Statue
Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Bratislava, Slovakia
Create Your Own Walk in Bratislava
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bratislava is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bratislava Old Town
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The Old Town is indeed Bratislava's historic center, and as such, houses many historic monuments and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
The Old Town is indeed Bratislava's historic center, and as such, houses many historic monuments and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Bratislava Architectural Jewels
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The majestic Bratislava Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River since the 9th century, has seen many renovations over the years. Today, it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
The majestic Bratislava Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River since the 9th century, has seen many renovations over the years. Today, it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Historical Churches
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Perhaps one of the most prominent landmarks in this area is Saint Martin's Cathedral. Dating back to the mid-15th century, this Gothic-style temple with a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Perhaps one of the most prominent landmarks in this area is Saint Martin's Cathedral. Dating back to the mid-15th century, this Gothic-style temple with a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Bratislava Introduction Walking Tour
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Formerly part of the Hungarian Kingdom, from 1536 to 1783 it was the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Formerly part of the Hungarian Kingdom, from 1536 to 1783 it was the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles