Wenceslas Monument
Wenceslas Monument
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Neighbourhood: Nove Mesto (New Town)
Nearly 700 hundred metres long, Wenceslas Square represents the most frequent and buzzing crossroads of the city. The National Museum in the upper part of the square watches over your spending spree in countless shops and retail stores lining the entire square, which ends at Na Příkopě, the most famous shopping street. When tired or broke, you can explore the city's underpasses, which can take you to the Old Town or to the courtyards of art nouveau houses with secret gems of greenery, white benches and rose bushes that provide unexpected peace in the midst of the city. Be sure to pay a visit to the traditional cafés, classic Czech pubs, cinemas and theatres. National Theatre near the river has a lot to offer to foreigners. Go to the river bank and enjoy live music and drinks while watching a sunset behind Prague Castle.
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- Museum • 2 min walk
- I.P.Pavlova • 6 min walk
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a98765
Coventry, UK17 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Where to start?wenceslas square is just a busy street,there are a couple of sausage stalls that keep your change and snarl at you!This review is about Prague overall,we've never met such a bunch of rude,ill mannered people,we ended up with bruised shoulders as people refuse to move out of the way and are more than happy to let doors slam on you,customer service is poor or non existent,when you are presented with a bill most places add 10-15%as service charge and demand you pay it!!! a firm no way soon sorts them out,the local food really isn't worth trying but even a highly rated Indian restaurant was below average.We had a look at Charles bridge and found the beggars outnumbered the statues,just a couple of stalls selling cheap tat.On your departure you will have to pay a city tax which is another name for a tourist tax.Prauge is the most overrated city we have ever had the misfortune to visit please please don't go,avoid at all costs,there are other places to visit and spend your time and money
Written February 25, 2020
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Feb 2023
It is an imposing statue at the top of the Wenceslas square under the National museum. It is of Wenceslas, the Duke of Bohemia. It was done by Josef Václav Myslbek. It is surrounded by 4 Czech Patron saints.
Its a great statue and well worth a look and some photos when you're in the square.
Its a great statue and well worth a look and some photos when you're in the square.
Written March 31, 2023
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ChriMi66
Luneburg, Germany1,002 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
One of the most famous monuments in the Czech Republic and a symbol of the city of Prague.
It depicts Saint Wenceslas of Bohemia surrounded by 4 other saints.
The builder, Josef Vaclav Myslbeck, took about 30 years to build.
If you are in Prague, you should take a look at the monument.
It depicts Saint Wenceslas of Bohemia surrounded by 4 other saints.
The builder, Josef Vaclav Myslbeck, took about 30 years to build.
If you are in Prague, you should take a look at the monument.
Written August 9, 2023
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TAGI_156
Pittsburgh, PA61 contributions
Sept 2021
Our guide was able to explain the historical significance of the statue.
Up to and including the Velvet Revolution.
Inspiring.
Actual travel was in September 2019 but I’m just getting around to finishing this entry now.
Up to and including the Velvet Revolution.
Inspiring.
Actual travel was in September 2019 but I’m just getting around to finishing this entry now.
Written March 31, 2022
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Cristinel
Romania1,378 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very impressive statuary group dedicated to King Wenceslas. Very well located in front of National Museum and watching the shopping boulevard. It worth a stop by and couple a minutes of look, trying to admire all the architectural details.
Written August 17, 2023
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Brittany_11_10
Los Angeles, CA1,798 contributions
Nov 2021
Located in Wenceslas square, with a nice backdrop of the National Museum. Not necessarily worth going out of your way to see, I don't think, but I'd say check it out if you're in the area. Impressive statue, no doubt.
Written December 3, 2021
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,397 contributions
Oct 2019
This magnificent monument stands in tribute to Saint Wenceslas. It's an equestrian statue, almost at the apex of the eponymous square, just in front of the National museum.
The monument has the saint in military attire and holding a flagstaff in his right hand , while his left holds the reins of his horse. The equestrian statue stands atop a rectangular plinth with four other sculptures at each corner. I had to do a bit of research to figure out who they were, but it's other Czech patron saints depicting Saint Ludmila, Saint Agnes of Bohemia, Saint Prokop, and Saint Adalbert.
A monumental sculpture and more so as it stands at the top of a long street. A bit of patience is required to get a clear photo as many people like to use the monument as a place to rest.
The monument has the saint in military attire and holding a flagstaff in his right hand , while his left holds the reins of his horse. The equestrian statue stands atop a rectangular plinth with four other sculptures at each corner. I had to do a bit of research to figure out who they were, but it's other Czech patron saints depicting Saint Ludmila, Saint Agnes of Bohemia, Saint Prokop, and Saint Adalbert.
A monumental sculpture and more so as it stands at the top of a long street. A bit of patience is required to get a clear photo as many people like to use the monument as a place to rest.
Written October 12, 2019
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,336 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
In the Vaclav square - in the center of Prague - there is the statue of King Wencelas - or Vaclav (the "Good") - duke/king of Bohemia in the early 900's.
King Vaclav - was sanctified by catholic church and became the patron saint and protector of the Czech people.
He has a very interesting - and tragic - story as he got assassinated by his brother Boleslav the "Cruel".
The monument that can be found today in the center of Prague consist of several statues - on top is the equestrian statue of King Vaclav - and to his left (as you face the statue) is his wife Ludmilla (she had also a tragic fate, being also assassinated).
The monument is definitely suiting the memory of the great King - and when you visit the Vaclav square you can definitely stop here for a few pics.
King Vaclav - was sanctified by catholic church and became the patron saint and protector of the Czech people.
He has a very interesting - and tragic - story as he got assassinated by his brother Boleslav the "Cruel".
The monument that can be found today in the center of Prague consist of several statues - on top is the equestrian statue of King Vaclav - and to his left (as you face the statue) is his wife Ludmilla (she had also a tragic fate, being also assassinated).
The monument is definitely suiting the memory of the great King - and when you visit the Vaclav square you can definitely stop here for a few pics.
Written January 14, 2024
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Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1,628 contributions
Dec 2022
Fitting for the patron saint of the Bohemian Region, the placement within the modern town is perfect. Placed in front of their architectural icon of a museum at the centre of Prague's New Town, the statue is a great representation of how far Czech Republic has developed as a country.
Written January 4, 2023
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,030 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
The sculptor Josef Vaclav Myslbek won a contest and proceeded to create this imposing, awe- inspiring equestrian sculpture. It was 35 years in the making.
The sight evokes pleasant memories of meeting friends at this very spot when I lived in Prague.
This time as I stood there remembering all the significant historical events that took place at the square, I could not help but feel the national pride.
It is much more than just a meeting place to me....
The Czechs have come a long way, with St. Wenceslas the Czech nation's patron saint looking on...
The sight evokes pleasant memories of meeting friends at this very spot when I lived in Prague.
This time as I stood there remembering all the significant historical events that took place at the square, I could not help but feel the national pride.
It is much more than just a meeting place to me....
The Czechs have come a long way, with St. Wenceslas the Czech nation's patron saint looking on...
Written August 19, 2016
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Ik lees nu een aantal vertalingen vanuit het Engels naar het Nederlands.
Te triest gewoon die machinevertalingen.
Waarom vragen jullie in het Engels om beoordelingen om die dan zo beroerd te laten vertalen ?
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Als je liever hebt dat ik in Nederlands beoordeel, zeg dat dan.
Maar niet als je het dan weer laat 'vertalen' in bedroevend steenkolen Engels.
Written September 16, 2015
Goedenavond Wereldreiziger,
Ben blij dat je tenminste nog 70% in het Engels overhoud.
Wat een reaktie van Tripadvisor betreft, kan het inderdaad veel beter, maar ik denk dat men daar geen Nederlandse mensen heeft, alleen anderstaligen.
Moet zelf vaak lang wachten op antwoord, indien je al een antwoord krijgt en vaak beantwoord men niet de vraag die je gesteld hebt. Ik heb ook al vaker gevraagd hoe ik direkter iets kan vragen of indienen maar het blijft moeilijk om het makkelijk te kunnen doen. In sommige gevallen kan men niet binnen 3 maanden een verandering van een beoordeeld bedrijf doorgeven, soms als je weet hoe het gaat, dan kan men een toevoeging plaatsen.
Over het gebruik van Tripadvisor niets dan goeds, het is en blijft een gemak, maar men zou wat beter op de voorstellen van mensen moeten ingaan en dan wel op een direkte manier en niet zo moeilijk, het lijkt wel Amtenarij!!
Met vriendelijk groet,
Paul--Weert1950
Written September 18, 2015
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