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The Samurai of Brno

Brno, Czechia

A peculiar samurai statue overlooks the center of Brno.  

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Standing next to a statue of a goose, this samurai overlooks a cabbage market held in the center of Brno. The samurai resides high above the market on the rooftop of the Goose on a String Theatre. The statue is a photographers delight as it’s slightly hidden from other tourist attractions. 

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