People in Prague are lining up on Charles Bridge to recreate a well-known 1988 photograph of the band Depeche Mode, turning a tourist spot into a new selfie and photo-op attraction. Visitors assemble at a nearby sculpture and pose in a way meant to match the band’s original image.
The trend unfolds at Charles Bridge, a historic 14th-century landmark that already draws crowds, including those visiting the well-known statue of St John of Nepomuk. Sources say the growing line forms around the Pietà sculpture, where fans aim to replicate the framing and positions from the band photo.
Reporting also places the moment in historical context: Depeche Mode first played Prague after crossing the Iron Curtain in March 1988, when the band performed in communist Czechoslovakia. The group returned to Prague in November 1988, and the iconic 1988 image has since become part of the band’s story and a focal point for fans visiting the Czech capital today.
