F. L. Čelakovský

A bust of F. L. Čelakovský, a national revivalist, writer and collector of folk literature, scientist and native of Strakonice is placed on the Zellerin slope above the Otava river. The site is connected with his first literature trials. A carver Vojtěch Šíp made his bust and it was ceremoniously revealed 15thJune 1924 at the occasion of 125thbirth anniversary of F. L. Čelakovský (7. 3. 1799–5. 8. 1852). There used to be a ferry on the other side Podskalí under this monument. Today is this look-out place one stop on the natural trail that goes through Strakonice Podskalí across the Kalvárie hill to the Strakonice castle.
























