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History. In 1348, Bohemian King Charles IV founded the New Town of Prague. The plan included several open areas for markets, of which the second largest was the Koňský trh, or Horse Market (the largest was the Charles Square ). At the southeastern end of the market was the Horse Gate, one of the gates in the walls of the New Town.
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- History and Facts. The Wenceslas Square was set up as part of the project of the New Town of Prague (“Nové město pražské”), decreed by the celebrated King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV himself in 1348.
- National Museum. The above mentioned main building of the National Museum, located at the top of Wenceslas Square, is probably the most important structure on Wenceslas Square.
- Shopping. Wenceslas Square is not only the home of Czech history and the cultural centre of Prague, but it is also one of the most popular shopping venues of the Czech Republic’s capital.
- Nightlife. After dark, Wenceslas Square turns into a nightlife centre. There are many clubs in the square or on the streets around it. Prague in general is, among other things, considered to be a “night-life metropolis” and many young tourists come to the Czech Republic’s capital to party.
Nov 24, 2020 · Discover the best historic sites in the Czech Republic, from Austerlitz Battlefield to Prague Old Town Hall and the famous Astronomical Clock. Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske Namesti) is a shopping boulevard in the centre of Prague which has witnessed centuries of historical events.
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May 2, 2022 · The Wenceslas square History. The square was originally a boulevard with trams running down to connect the top of the Museum to Mustek at the bottom in the 19 and beginning of 20th century. Over the years the square was always used for large gatherings and demonstrations, such as the 1968 (Russian Invasion) and 1989 (Velvet Revolution).
May 24, 2017 · Wenceslas Square is arguably one of Prague’s most famous meeting points. Conveniently located opposite the National Museum, the square is easily identifiable by the giant horse sculpture depicting Saint Wenceslas accompanied by four Czech patron saints.
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Wenceslas Square in the heart of Prague is not only a bustling hub for fast food and shopping but also a significant historical site in the Czech lands, named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia, and overlooked by the majestic National Museum building.
Wenceslas Square lies at the heart of the New Town (Nové Město), although the word 'New' is misleading: the area was laid out by Charles IV in 1348, with Wenceslas Square as the Horse Market. The main Prague shopping district begins at Wenceslas Square.
