Originally conceived as a medieval horse market, pedestrian-friendly Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) is now one of modern Prague's major symbols, named in honor of Bohemia's patron saint. More a boulevard than a traditional square, this long space is part of the historical city center, a World Heritage Site. Dominated by a Neoclassical building housing the national museum of natural history, the square covers an area of about 4.5 hectares (11 acres). The square's focal point is an equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslas, a popular meeting point for both tourists and natives. A standout among the square's Art Nouveau landmarks is a hotel designed by architect Vaclav Havel, whose grandson became the first president of the Czech Republic. Our Prague trip planner makes visiting Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) and other Prague attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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This was my twin brother Stephen and mine's first visit to Prague since the travel restrictions have been lifted ,we walked through Wenceslas Square ( Vaclavske Namesti ) early hours on. Friday...
This was my twin brother Stephen and mine's first visit to Prague since the travel restrictions have been lifted ,we walked through Wenceslas Square ( Vaclavske Namesti ) early hours on. Friday... more »
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While in my opinion not as breathtaking as the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square is still impressive. As with everything in Prague Old Town it is really easy to get to, you can either walk, get the...
While in my opinion not as breathtaking as the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square is still impressive. As with everything in Prague Old Town it is really easy to get to, you can either walk, get the... more »
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