Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square is a broad tree-lined boulevard in Prague's New Town district, lined with multi-story buildings housing shops, cafes, and hotels on the ground floor. The space slopes gently upward and terminates at a museum that occupies the entire upper end.

Charles IV laid out the square in 1348 as a horse market, connecting his new town foundation with the older core. After 1918 and especially in 1989, gatherings here shaped the course of Czechoslovak history.

The National Museum and the bronze statue of Saint Wenceslas, patron saint of Bohemia, mark the upper section of this central Prague landmark.

Metro stations Muzeum at the upper end and Mustek at the lower end connect the square to the whole city network. Shops and eateries open throughout the day, and the promenade remains accessible around the clock.

Memorial plaques honor Jan Palach and others who protested the 1968 occupation. The bronze statue of Saint Wenceslas shows him on horseback, surrounded by other Bohemian patron saints.

Location: Prague 1

Location: New Town

Inception: 1348

Length: 750 m

Width: 60 m

Address: Václavské nám., 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

GPS coordinates: 50.08231,14.42614

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:59