MEMORIAL OF ŠEMÍK AND HORYMÍR
Under the Vyšehrad rock, Praha
Student project - realisation, AAAD 2010
When the Czech lands were ruled by prince Křesomysl, a farmer named Horymír lived in the village of Neumětely. He had a white horse of extraordinary intelligence called Šemík. Due to Křesomysl's obsession to find treasures that were said to be hidden underground, people were encouraged to abandon farming and to become miners. Horymír was unhappy with Křesomysl's rule and warned that neglecting farming would result in famine. His protests were not liked by the miners who one day set Horymír's property on fire. Horymír and his followers in turn burned down the miners' village.
Horymír was punished and sentenced for execution. When he was asked his last wish, he requested one last ride around the castle grounds of Vyšehrad. His wish was granted. When Horymír got on his white horse, he whispered something in his ear. Šemík ran to the ramparts, leaped over them and jumped down the cliff. When the king with onlookers got to the ramparts, they saw Horymír and Šemík swimming over the river Vltava...