Wenceslas Square
Neighbourhood · New Town, Prague

Wenceslas Square

Photo: Øyvind Holmstad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The square runs from the National Museum at its upper end down toward the Old Town. It features shops, hotels and the statue of Saint Wenceslas. Historical protests and celebrations have taken place here since the 19th century.

On day 3 of Prague Old Town

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
30 minutes to 2 hours
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Metro lines A or C to Muzeum station

Itineraries with Wenceslas Square

Day 3 of Prague Old Town

Wenceslas Square and New Town

How Wenceslas Square fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Wenceslas SquareWenceslas Square
  2. 10:00National MuseumNational Museum
  3. 11:15Museum of CommunismMuseum of Communism
  4. 15:00Dancing HouseDancing House
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Wenceslas Square questions

Is Wenceslas Square safe at night?

The square remains busy into the evening with restaurants and hotels nearby. Standard city precautions apply after dark.

How long is Wenceslas Square?

The square stretches about 750 metres from the National Museum to the lower end.

Are there markets on Wenceslas Square?

Seasonal markets appear at Christmas and Easter. Regular stalls are limited to the side streets.

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