Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square featuring a statue or sculpture, street scenes and a city
Prague’s busiest boulevard is great for both shopping and nightlife and has a history as a gathering point for local uprisings and celebrations.

In the heart of Prague’s New Town lies a 2,460 foot (750 metre) long boulevard, Wenceslas Square (Václavské Náměstí). Visit this significant spot for locals and enjoy its modern-day facilities. The square marks the start of Prague’s main shopping district while at night it is one of the city’s most lively precincts.

There are many 20th-century buildings in Wenceslas Square, giving it a more contemporary European feel than the nearby Old Town Square.

Take in the art nouveau architecture of the street as you walk between some of Prague’s best retail stores
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Immerse yourself in Czech history at the National Museum that overlooks the square. In front of it stands the heroic statue of St. Wenceslas, “the Good King” from the popular Christmas carol.

Drink and dance with the locals in the evening when the street’s many bars, clubs and restaurants get busy. Be aware that prices at restaurants on the square are likely to be higher than similar restaurants nearby.

The square is a common location for protests and national celebrations, and the broad boulevard can hold up to 400,000 people. It was here that anti-communist uprisings were held until the regime was finally toppled 1989. Look for the wooden cross embedded in the cobblestone street. This is a monument to Jan Palach, who set fire to himself protesting the Soviet occupation.

Wenceslas Square is located in the New Town and is serviced by metro and tram. It has two of the busiest metro stations in Prague. Its central location and proximity to Prague’s major attractions make it a great area to be based while visiting the city.

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020

Lots of shops. Look out for the pub called Vytopna that serves beer on a train that comes to your table.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
29 Nov 2019

Apart from the museum, just a large shopping area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
11 Sep 2019

Very busy. Really a boulevard with lots of big fashion brands plus, much to my amusement M&S and C&A. I didn't know the latter even existed anymore! Lots of pavement cafes to sit and watch the world go by

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
27 Jul 2019

Certainly a good area to go for those keen on shopping.Unless things have changed this was traditionally the heart of the Prague Red Light area at night but it's fine during the day.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
17 Jul 2019

Get there early - by mid afternoon it is so crowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Jun 2019

The view from the steps of the National museum are lovely. Detour down some side streets and you will lose the crowds easily enough. Mainly full of restaurants and shops so if eating or shopping not your thing you could easily avoid.

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