| Prague Metronome | |
| Italic Title: | no |
| Other Language 1: | Czech |
| Other Title 1: | Pražský metronom |
| Artist: | Vratislav Novák |
| Metric Unit: | cm |
| Imperial Unit: | in |
| City: | Prague 7, Czech Republic |
| Coordinates: | 50.0947°N 14.4156°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Czech Republic Prague Central |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Prague |
The Prague Metronome (cs|Pražský metronom) is a 75adj=midNaNadj=mid functioning metronome in Letná Park, overlooking the Vltava River and the city center of Prague.[1] The kinetic sculpture was erected in 1991, on the plinth left vacant by the late-1962 demolition of an enormous monument to former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. The silent red metronome was designed by international artist Vratislav Novák, and officially named "Time Machine".[2] [3] It may be the largest metronome in the world, although Geneva (since 1972) and Gdańsk (since 2016) each have a larger pendulum clock.[4] [5]
The Prague Metronome is functional, but it is not always in operation.[6] A plaque at the base reads "In time, all things pass..." The inverted pendulum of the motorized metronome has swung at both 4 and 6 beats per minute.[7] [8]
The site offers a scenic view of the city and now is mostly used as a meeting place for skateboarders and others.[9]