Thursday, January 12, 2012

Wenceslas Square

This square is actually 750 m long and 60 m wide. The history of this square goes back to 1348 when Charles IV designed it as a horse market. Now it is where most demonstrations take place.



Statue of St Wenceslas and the National Museum


Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia from 921 until his assassination in 935.  He is the patron Saint of the Czechs.


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