Statue of Saint Wenceslas
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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.
macedonboymacedonboy
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I am a local and these 3 stars represent a long-term frustration on how Wenceslas looks like. A beautifully restored museum & a statue of Saint Wenceslas overlooking an avenue that functions more as a parking place. I'm definitely most excited to finally see work is being done transforming it into a public space for people similarly to what you see in the lower part of the square. If you're visiting Prague, please be advised that the upper portion of the square (from the top down until midway to Můstek) is undergoing a complete renovation but mind you all businesses, shops, subway stations on both sides are open. If you're driving then many parking places are now unavailable as you see in the photos. The works will reintroduce trams with car traffic drastically restricted. This 1st phase of the project started in May2024 with about 3+ years to complete. Have a safe trip and next time we'll be posting Pics of a much nicer place...
Farouk MoghethFarouk Mogheth
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the Saint Wenceslas Statue is a must-see attraction in Prague. Its artistic beauty, historical significance, and central location make it a captivating symbol of Czech identity. Whether you're exploring Wenceslas Square or simply seeking a connection to Czech history and culture, the Saint Wenceslas Statue offers a powerful and memorable experience. The statue itself is a work of art, beautifully crafted and intricately detailed. Depicting Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia, mounted on a majestic horse, it exudes strength, nobility, and reverence. The lifelike representation of the figures and the careful attention to detail make it a captivating sight to behold.
Ajay KumarAjay Kumar
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When we first arrived at Prague, it was raining every day, and this made it quite challenging to go outdoors and take photos. However, thankfully, the rain stopped after 4 days, and we were happy to see the sun at last. We went outside to explore the city and this famous landmark was our first stop. The busy intersection is now busier due to the ongoing roadworks. Certain roads were blocked off. Although we were out early, there seems to be a lot of people around. They are probably on their way to work. The sunshine was bright on this lovely autumn day and we managed to take many pictures of this statue from various angels.
gevsgevs
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Pomník svatého Václava na Václavském náměstí v Praze patří mezi nejznámější sochařská díla v hlavním městě České republiky. Jeho autorem je nejvýznamnější český sochař přelomu 19. a 20. století, představitel monumentálního realismu a zakladatel novodobého českého sochařství Josef Václav Myslbek, který na něm pracoval více než třicet let. Spoluautory sousoší byli architekt Alois Dryák (architektonická úprava) a sochař Celda Klouček (ornamentální výzdoba). Sousoší je nejen symbolem české státnosti, ale též jakýmsi imperativně zdviženým prstem, ukazujícím na nezbytnost uchovávání základních kulturních a duchovních hodnot národa. Historie Poté, co byla v roce 1879 barokní jezdecká socha sv. Václava přenesena na Vyšehrad, vznikla potřeba vytvořit novou a moderněji pojatou sochu tohoto významného světce. Soutěž na vytvoření nové jezdecké sochy svatého Václava byla vypsána v lednu 1894 a zúčastnilo se jí osm sochařů. Výběrové řízení bylo přístupné jen umělcům, kteří se v Čechách narodili nebo zde žili. První cena nakonec nebyla v soutěži vůbec udělena a druhou cenu si rozdělil Josef Václav Myslbek a Bohuslav Schnirch. Oba však byli vyzváni k tomu, aby svá díla ještě vylepšili a upravili. Bohuslav Schnirch pojal jezdeckou sochu svatého Václava jako sochu světce, jedoucího na koni a žehnajícího davům, s výrazným praporcem s Mariánským obrazem (Paladiem země České). Myslbek naopak zvolil netradiční podobu svatého Václava jako bojovníka. Po vzrušených diskusích v kruzích odborné i laické veřejnosti, a také v kruzích politických, byla nakonec zakázka zadána Myslbekovi.
David MatoušekDavid Matoušek
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One of the most famous Prague sculptures is the work of Josef Václav Myslbek (1912). The bronze equestrian statue of Prince Wenceslas is surrounded by statues of four Czech saints - St. Ludmila, St. Prokop, St. Agnes and St. Vojtěch. The monument was created in the years 1887-1924. Bronze equestrian statue of St. Václava is 5.5 m tall, height with spear 7.2 m, weight 55 q. The statue is hollow, assembled from casts according to the plaster model. The model for the horse was the military stallion Ardo.
František ZimmermannFrantišek Zimmermann
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The statue of Saint Wenceslas in Prague, Czech Republic depicts Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. It is installed at Wenceslas Square.
attractions: Prašná brána, Národní Muzeum, Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny, Havelské tržiště, The Playground, Náměstí Míru, Sex Machines Museum, Riegrovy Sady, Obecní Dům, Lego Museum, restaurants: Duplex, U Fleků, Café Louvre, Havelská Koruna, Restaurace U Pinkasů, Výtopna Railway Restaurant, Kantýna, Jaffa restaurant, Vinohradský Parlament Restaurant, Kolkovna Celnice
