Czech National Museum and the statue of Wenceslas in Prague.
by Lyuba Filatova
Title
Czech National Museum and the statue of Wenceslas in Prague.
Artist
Lyuba Filatova
Medium
Photograph
Description
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. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas (“Svatý Václav”), the patron saint of Bohemia. It is part of the historic centre of Prague, a World Heritage Site.
Wenceslas Square is really a boulevard, measuring 750m long by 60m wide. It was originally laid out as the Prague horse market 650 years ago. Formerly it was called “Horse Market”. The square can hold up to 400,000 people!
The two obvious landmarks of Wenceslas Square are at the southeast, uphill end: the 1885–1891 the grand neoclassical Czech National Museum Building, designed by Czech architect Josef Schulz, and the statue of Wenceslas.
The statue of St. Wenceslas on his horse cuts a striking figure. This is good King Wenceslas (Svatý Václav) himself, murdered a thousand years ago by his brother.
'By the horse' is a popular place for Czechs and tourists to arrange to meet each other.
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Holly April Harris
I am very pleased to feature your fantastic artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 Fourth Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 11/6/23
Hany J
Wonderful composition and capture of this iconic scene in Prague, one of my MOST favorite cities to photograph.
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