Bridge · UNESCO
Charles Bridge
Prague, Czechia
A medieval stone bridge lined with statues, linking the Old Town to the Lesser Town.
Square · Czechia · Bohemia
Wenceslas Square
A long boulevard that is the commercial and historic heart of New Town.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Wenceslas Square matters
Technically a boulevard, Wenceslas Square runs downhill from the National Museum with a statue of the patron saint at the top. It has been the stage for key moments of modern Czech history and today is a busy mix of shops, arcades, cafes and neon. Not the prettiest corner of Prague, but you cannot understand the city without seeing it.
Talking points
- A statue of St Wenceslas stands in front of the National Museum.
- It has hosted major gatherings in modern Czech history.
- Art Nouveau buildings hide among the shop fronts.
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