Historical reflection
Reflect on the evolution of the Czech statehood.
The monument records the history of national struggles and triumphs.
Overview
The St. Wenceslas Statue is a massive bronze equestrian monument positioned prominently on Wenceslas Square, designed by renowned sculptor Josef Václav Myslbek. The statue depicts Saint Wenceslas on horseback, surrounded by four prominent Czech patron saints: Saint Ludmila, Saint Prokop, Saint Agnes, and Saint Vojtěch. Created over several decades ending in 1924, this landmark is not just a sculptural masterpiece but a site of profound national significance, having been the location where Czechoslovak independence was proclaimed on October 28, 1918. Designated as a national cultural monument in 1995, it remains a focal point for history, culture, and photography in the heart of Prague.
| Attribute | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cultural and Historic | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy primary | Monument | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Cultural and Historic > Memorial Site > Monument | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Operating status | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Address | Václavské náměstí 846/1, 110 00 Praha, CZ | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Phones | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Emails | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/368846249892128 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.084180, 14.424030 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e20ab16 | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GERS ID | 018b2e2f-5254-4fda-8baf-751ae2352ba8 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Overture confidence | 0.9089339971542358 | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| AI agents | Admin | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Profile status | Listed | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Managed by | inHotel | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Last updated | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
Area
| Attribute | Value | Classification | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Wenceslas Square | H3 cell: 861e3541fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.80 | High Pedestrian Accessibility | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.88 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 1.00 | Acoustic Baseline (>=300m from major road) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
Transportation
How to get to Pomnik Svateho Vaclava from common arrival points.
| Origin | Air distance (m) |
|---|
| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
|---|---|
| Old Town | 30 |
| Vinohrady | 689 |
| Žižkov | 1,029 |
| Holešovice | 1,083 |
| Smíchov | 1,119 |
| Karlín | 1,162 |
| Vyšehrad | 1,732 |
| Nusle | 1,945 |
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Heritage tour
Explore the patron saints surrounding the main figure.
Identify St. Ludmila, St. Prokop, St. Agnes, and St. Vojtěch.
Art appreciation
Examine the detailed work of sculptor Josef Myslbek.
The statue shows an incredible level of detail from its bronze casts.
Opening hours
Mo 00:00–24:00, Tu 00:00–24:00, We 00:00–24:00, Th 00:00–24:00, Fr 00:00–24:00, Sa 00:00–24:00, Su 00:00–24:00
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