Place Venceslas

The place Venceslas ( Czech Václavské náměstí in ) is, in the middle of the city, one of the principal places of Prague, in Tchéquie. It is dedicated to the saint-owner of the country, Venceslas whose equestrian statue dominates the top of the place. It is here that were held the big events of the history of the country: the declaration of the First Czechoslovakian Republic in 1918, the confrontation with the Soviet tanks in 1968, and big demonstrations of the Revolution of velvet in 1989.

January 19th 1969, Jan Palach, student in Prague, immole by fire places Venceslas to protest against the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the troops of the Warsaw Pact in 1968.

Regarded as the equivalent of the Parisian Fields-Élysées, this broad boulevard are bordered per many palates and buildings of high architectural value. The two lines of Tilleul S which traverse the place from one end to another also take part in the historical charm of the place.

The place is dominated by the equestrian statue of Saint Venceslas with the foot of which are given appointments Pragois and by the National museum whereas on the other hand, it joined two important commercial arteries of the city: the streets Na příkopě and Národní třída.

The night, the Venceslas place takes another dimension. The surge of foreign tourists caused the appearance of many Cabaret S and Night-club S, often pretexts with the Prostitution. The place becomes even a place of frequentation priviligiée of the prostitutes and tourists éméchés by strong local beers.

From here 2010, the aspect of the Venceslas place should change considerably to make it more convivial: reduction in the traffic to the profit of deserted by the Tram, obligatory tax for the motorists eager to reach the center town.

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