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Statue of Saint Wenceslas, Wenceslas Square

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The statue of Saint Wenceslas in Prague, Czech Republic depicts Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. It is installed at Wenceslas Square.

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Statue of Saint Wenceslas, Wenceslas Square
Wenceslas Square, Prague New Town

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N 50.0797 ° E 14.4298 °
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Pomník svatého Václava

Wenceslas Square
115 20 Prague, New Town
Prague, Czechia
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