Statue of Saint Wenceslas, Bronze equestrian statue in Wenceslas Square, Prague, Czech Republic.
The central bronze monument features Saint Wenceslas mounted on a horse, holding a pike, surrounded by four smaller statues of Czech saints at its base.
Josef Václav Myslbek crafted this monumental statue between 1887 and 1924, marking a period of rising Czech national consciousness before and after independence.
The statue bears an inscription requesting protection for the Czech people and serves as a meeting point for public gatherings and national celebrations.
Visitors access the statue through Muzeum metro station at the top of Wenceslas Square, with numerous restaurants and shops in the surrounding area.
The statue reaches 5.5 meters in height, while the pike extends to 7.2 meters, making it visible from multiple points across the square.
GPS coordinates: 50.09030,14.39999
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:06
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