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This historic graffiti wall, near a Venetian-like canal with water wheel and close to the Charles Bridge, used to be a source of irritation to the communist regime. a wall in Prague, Czechia. After the 1980 murder of John Lennon, a mural of John Lennon was painted by an unknown artist. As more people expanded upon it, the wall became a place for free expression of then communist Czechoslovakia. It is now an open-air gallery, with restricted space for marking with pencils, markers, or chalk.
The Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall, located at Velkopřevorské náměstí, Malá Strana, is a historic legal graffiti wall in Prague, Czechia. After the 1980 murder of John Lennon a mural of Lennon was painted by an unknown artist onto the wall and as more people expanded upon it, the wall slowly became a place for free expression of then communist Czechoslovakia. It has historically been used for demonstrations and carries a central theme of John Lennon, but it also features designs relating to local and global causes such as global warming. The wall has also inspired other walls across the globe, such as the Hong Kong Lennon wall.
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This image of Christ, known also as the Holy Infant of Prague, is among the most widespread religious images in the world. The statue was brought from Spain in the 16th century and given to the Carmelites in 1628. It is 47 cm high and represents Jesus as a Child and King. The statue is carved out of wood and the surface is modeled in coloured wax. The entrance to the church is free of charge.
A museum of modern Central European art.
Influences, life and works of the German language writer.
Karlův Most
connects the Old Town with Lesser Town. Commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and constructed between 1357 and 1402, it is one of the most interesting historical stone bridges in Europe. It is 516 meters long with 16 arches. Baroque statues (a total of 30) began to be placed here in the 17th century. The best time to visit the bridge is in the quiet morning or in the evening at sunset, when one can enjoy a view of the fully lit Prague Castle.
A nice Baroque palace with garden, it houses the Senate of the Czech Republic.
Pedagogické muzeum
A museum documenting the writings of the Czech Renaissance erudite, centering around the legacy of J.A. Comenius: traditions and challenges of the Czech culture and education. The story starts in the 9th century with early Christian literacy, detailing the role of Prague and its university in the European and international context. The Golden Age of humanism lays the foundations of modern pedagogy, with are explained to visitors with numerous displays and original artifacts. Plan enough time for your visit, because a complete tour takes at least 2 - 3 hours, and keeping in mind that the museum closes relatively early.