Statue of St. Wenceslaus

The statue of Saint Wenceslas stands at the heart of Wenceslas Square in Prague. It shows the duke on horseback, created by Josef Václav Myslbek between 1887 and 1924. Four Czech saints flank the base: Ludmila, Agnes of Bohemia, Prokop, and Adalbert of Prague. Alois Dryák designed the ornate pedestal and its Czech inscription. The bronze figure overlooks the busy square from its raised plinth. The monument is worth the journey because it marks the spiritual patron of the Czech nation. The long creation period spans three decades of craftsmanship. The inscription calls on Wenceslas to protect future generations. The surrounding square has been the stage for Czech history since the 14th century. The statue itself became a rallying point in the 20th century. Visitors find a bronze duke on a rearing horse surrounded by four stone saints. The pedestal carries the protective inscription in Czech. The square’s wide boulevard stretches away from the monument. Shops and cafés line the pavements nearby. The statue’s elevated position gives a clear view of the city’s movement below.