Wenceslas Square (#1), Prague 1: Photos, Reviews & Location

Half-mile long, 14th-century square with National Museum, St. Wenceslas statue, shops & hotels.

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#14 of 19 Tourist attractions in Prague 1

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

1.6 km from the center of Prague 1

Rating breakdown

5 ★65%
4 ★23%
3 ★9%
2 ★2%
1 ★1%

New Town, 110 00 Prague 1, Czechia

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Wenceslas Square?: Wenceslas Square is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 128,047 reviews.
How does Wenceslas Square rank in Prague 1?: Wenceslas Square is #14 of 19 Tourist attractions in Prague 1 by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Wenceslas Square located?: New Town, 110 00 Prague 1, Czechia — 1.6 km from the center of Prague 1.

Reviews (12)

Johann F. 2023 Oct 27

Nach knapp 30 Jahren wieder mal in Prag. Im goldenen Prag mit einem mittlerweile phantastischen Wenzelsplatz! Ein Platz voller Historie und Geschichten…. weit weg von der ehemaligen Betonwüste…. Tolle Geschäfte, wenig bis Null Verkehr und wirklich einen Besuch mehr als Wert.

Malcolm Chinoy 2023 Oct 17

My hotel was based in the Square. A really central location for shops, restaurants & other sightseeing. The National Museum is just opposite the Square. A really interesting area. 👍😁

Bill Park 2023 Oct 09

Fabulous place to spend your day
Beautiful shopping experience and many sites and grand arhitecture to take in. Extremely popular with large crowds visiting everyday.
Cant wait to revisit here again, Prague is something special for sure.

Helmut Wille 2023 Oct 08

Wenn man durch den Wenzelsplatz schlendert, fühlt man sich sofort in vergangene Zeiten zurückversetzt. Die Straßenbahnen, die hier verkehren, sind wie ein lebendiges Museum der Transportgeschichte. Die Vielfalt an alten Straßenbahnen, die in Betrieb sind, ist absolut beeindruckend. Von den charmanten vintage roten Wagen bis zu den klassischen gelb-rotenFahrzeugen, gibt es hier eine große Auswahl an historischen Modellen zu bestaunen

David Procházka 2023 Sep 27

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 best spot, to see the whole area of the square is just on the top side from the National museum stairs. You can admire the architecture changes throughout the years from the oldest buildings to the latest modern sites.
While it is the most crowded place in the Czech republic I recommend to be aware of your belongings and careful about pickpockets.

Marin “SayanMk” Kolev 2023 Sep 17

Quite a busy place with all the cars running around and the restaurant in the middle. A bit confusing during daylight, I liked it more at night as it's quiet and the National museum lights are very attractive. The pedestrian part of it is good but it was quite chaotic when I visited at least.

Aidan Johnston 2023 Aug 26

One of the busiest places in Prague for me but very stunning with a view of the National museum at the top of the square. Plenty of nice restaurants and we also visited vytopna railway restaurant and this for me was so fun and unique.

Roula Haymour 2023 Jul 12

The place is wonderful and beautiful, there are various restaurants to sit down or to order takeaway food and places to drink juice or coffee. Places remain open for a long time and there are shops 24/24 hours. The experience was wonderful

Ajay Kumar 2023 Jul 12

The square's central location makes it easily accessible and serves as a hub for various activities. Its wide boulevard, lined with shops, restaurants, and historical buildings, creates a dynamic and energetic atmosphere.

The historical significance of Wenceslas Square adds an extra layer of charm. As the site of many key events in Prague's history, it carries a sense of importance and cultural heritage. The prominent statue of Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia, serves as a focal point and a symbol of national pride.

Exploring the square, I was delighted by the diverse range of offerings, from trendy boutiques to traditional Czech eateries.

Sudhir Gaikwad 2023 Jun 19

It’s very happening place in front of the museum. Lots of shops and restaurants. Summer is the best time to see lots of activity. Day or night you can always be there. Place to sit and watch people if you are tired of walking.

Bhavi Solanki 2023 Jun 16

A really cool place to hangout! It has good shopping stores, food outlets and the view is amazing of the Museum!! Just sat for a while at one of the benches and saw a good idea to write down some good words on it!! Can visit and walk around the area!!

Murtaza Ali 2023 May 14

A good place to chill out. There are arrays of benches to sit on. Especially in summer under the sun light. During the daytime it is a bit crowded and sometimes you can't get a free bench. There is also a wonderful museum which is worth going.
Overall I loved this place and highly recommend it.