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Woodrow Wilson Monument

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Wilsonuv pomnik Opletalova Praha 5876
Wilsonuv pomnik Opletalova Praha 5876

The Woodrow Wilson Monument, created by Czech-American sculptor Albin Polasek, is installed outside Praha hlavní nádraží in Prague, Czech Republic. It was unveiled in October 2011, and honors the 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson.

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Woodrow Wilson Monument
Opletalova, Prague New Town

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Woodrow Wilson

Opletalova
116 47 Prague, New Town
Prague, Czechia
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