Wenceslas Square forms business and political center of Prague. Lots of office buildings, banks, exchange points, restaurants, cafes, bars are situated here and various demonstrations are held. By its form it reminds a prospect 750 m long and 60 m wide. Visitors who come to Prague call it Prague’s Champs Elysee.

In the very center of the square near the Frantishkansky Garden there is Hotel Adria, Vaclavske namesti 26, Prague. It is famous by its excellent restaurant Triton, its warm atmosphere and friendly personnel.
The history of the square takes its origin from the Middle Ages, but in 19th century it became the part of the city. The original name of the square was the Horse marketplace, where various breeds of horses, birds and house cattle were sold. Till the end of 1857 the marketplace was surrounded by the wall with city gates. In course of time buildings and houses started to be built here.
One of the oldest Czech museums - the National Museum was built on Wenceslas square in 1918. The building of the museum is especially beautiful in the shine of night city lights. The architect of the museum building is Jan Shulz. National Museum presents a great collection of works devoted to Czech history and culture.

The most beloved meeting point of Prague citizens is the Monument of St. Wenceslas on the Horse, created by sculptor Joseph Myslbek. The monument was constructed in 1913 and since then it is considered to be a symbol of Prague. St.Wenceslas is treated as a patron of Prague city. In 10th century the king of Moravian Empire Vaclav brought Christianity from Byzantium to the nation that was worshiping pagan gods. Statues with his image can be seen in almost every city of Czech Republic.

In 1969 a tragic event took place near the monument: two students Jan Palach and Jan Zajic burned themselves alive right in front of the monument of St. Wenceslas in a sign of protest against the occupation of Czechoslovak Republic by states of Warsaw agreement. The square finishes by two streets – Na Prikope and Narodni. In medieval times the city fortification laid along those streets. In one of the small buildings which open their windows right to the face of the National Museum building there is a luxury design hotel Prague Inn, 28.rijna 15, Prague.