Wenceslas Square
Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is the bustling heart of Prague’s New Town, stretching over 750 meters from the majestic National Museum down to the Old Town, a historic boulevard originally built by King Charles IV in 1348 as the main horse market.
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National Museum
The National Museum, a stunning neo-Renaissance masterpiece that dominates the top of Wenceslas Square, has stood since 1891 as the most important symbol of Czech history and science. Its magnificent, newly restored grand hall features a breathtaking glass dome, sweeping marble staircases, and millions of natural history, archaeological, and historical artifacts.
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Rokoko Palace
The Rokoko Palace, a striking example of Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture built in the heart of Wenceslas Square in 1915, is famous for its intricate, modern facade designed by the renowned Czech architect Emil Králíček.
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Grand Hotel Evropa
The Grand Hotel Evropa, built in 1905 with an incredibly ornate Art Nouveau facade. Famous for its luxurious, original interiors and elegant café that feels like stepping back into the glamour of the early 20th century, the hotel has hosted countless celebrities and even served as the opulent filming location for several international movies.
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Koruna Palace
The Koruna Palace, an absolute masterpiece of early 20th-century Late Art Nouveau architecture on Wenceslas Square, gets its name from the magnificent, illuminated golden crown (koruna) and massive statues towering over its corner entrance. Built between 1912 and 1914, the building boasts a breathtaking, multi-level shopping arcade with an enormous stained-glass dome and a grand staircase that leads to the popular Koruna Palace café and shops below.
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Hotel Juliš
The Hotel Juliš, completed in 1933 and designed by the renowned Czech architect Pavel Janák, is one of the most prominent examples of Functionalist architecture on Wenceslas Square, characterized by its strict, geometric facade and lack of ornamentation.
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