Lennon Wall & Wenceslas Square

On the way down from the castle we stopped at the John Lennon Wall. The wall has a fascinating story starting with the death of John Lennon and represents peace and free speech. It is hidden along a side street that is hard to find (between the castle and Charles Bridge).

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John Lennon Wall, Prague

a statue of a supernatural being from Czech and Slavic fairytales - vodník (vodanoy, wassermann, water sprite) – which is guarding the wheel of Grand priory mill (Velkoprevorský mlýn) in Kampa Island in Lesser Town of Prague

Giant Babies by David Černý, Prague

banana street art, Prague

Flat White at Cafe Lounge, Prague

Brioche breakfast sandwich at Cafe Lounge, Prague

a pretty sign, don’t know what it says

Astronomical Clock top of tower … the main part of the clock is covered for construction … I hear you can see a replica in South Korea that is the same in every way but painted bright colors

Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square is a place with much significance to Czech history. It has been key in many significant historical events of the Czech nation. It's also a hub for all types of commerce and a destination for stag parties.

Wenceslas Square was originally a horse market, starting in 1348.
During the Czech national revival movement in the 19th century, the statue was built, and the square was officially named Wenceslas Square.
On 28 October 1918, Alois Jirásek proclaimed independence of Czechoslovakia in front of the Saint Wenceslas statue.
In the 1930s the Nazis used the square for demonstrations. Later, the resistance also used the square to oppose them.
During the Prague Uprising in 1945, a few buildings near the National Museum were destroyed.
On 16 January 1969, student Jan Palach set himself on fire in Wenceslas Square to protest the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union in 1968.
In 1989, during the Velvet Revolution, demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people were also held here.

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