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Prague Wenceslas Square
Wenceslas Square is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Less a square than a boulevard, Wenceslas Square has the shape of a very long (750 m, total...
Wenceslas Square is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Less a square than a boulevard, Wenceslas Square has the shape of a very long (750 m, total area 45,000 m²) rectangle.
The square is named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia. It is part of the historic centre of Prague, a World Heritage Site.
Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. Wenceslas Square is lined by hotels, offices, retail stores, currency exchange booths and fast-food joints.
