Statue of St. Wenceslaus, Bronze equestrian monument at Wenceslas Square, Prague, Czech Republic
The bronze statue depicts Saint Wenceslaus mounted on a horse, accompanied by four patron saints positioned on the granite pedestal.
Czech sculptor Josef Václav Myslbek created the monument between 1887 and 1924, using an army stallion named Ardo as the model for the horse.
The monument serves as a central meeting point for Prague residents and a location for national celebrations and demonstrations since its installation.
The statue stands 5.5 meters tall, weighs 5.5 tons, and features protective bronze chains with linden leaf decorations around its perimeter.
The base includes statues of Saints Ludmila, Agnes, Prokop, and Adalbert, forming a complete representation of Czech religious heritage.
Location: Prague 1
Location: New Town
Inception: 1912
Creator: Josef Václav Myslbek
Architectural style: realism, Realism
Elevation above the sea: 217 m
Height: 720 cm
Made from material: bronze, stone
GPS coordinates: 50.07978,14.42973
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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