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Wenceslas Square ( Czech: Václavské náměstí ⓘ [ˈvaːtslafskɛː ˈnaːmɲɛstiː], colloquially Václavák [ˈvaːtslavaːk]) is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic.
- Prague, Czech Republic
- 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.
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Nov 24, 2020 · Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske Namesti) is a shopping boulevard in the centre of Prague which has witnessed centuries of historical events.History of Wenceslas Square. Despite its name, the area isn’t really a square – it’s more of a long, broad boulevard.
- Sarah Roller
May 24, 2017 · The square was officially named Wenceslas Square in the 19th century. The renaming was part of the Czech national revival movement, which sought to establish a national identity by reviving significant aspects of Czech culture. During this time, King Wenceslas’ sainthood was enshrined by the sculpture which still stands prominently opposite ...
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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).
Wenceslas Square: The Heart of Prague’s Culture, History, and Charm The statue of St. Wenceslas is a national symbol of the Czech Republic, representing the country’s patron saint and serving as a focal point of the Czech National Museum.
Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is the most vibrant, dynamic area of Prague; a centre for a wide range of leisure and commercial activities. It is one of two main squares in Prague (the other is the Old Town Square, 5 minutes walk away). Wenceslas Square lies at the heart of the New Town (Nové Město), although the word 'New' is ...
