Reconstruction of Wenceslas Square begins, currently only in the lower part

Prague - A press conference for the laying of the foundation stone will kick off the reconstruction of Wenceslas Square in Prague this morning. The renovation concerns the lower part from the Můstek to the mouth of Vodičkova and Jindřišská streets and is estimated to cost the city approximately 326.6 million crowns. In the future, the appearance of the upper part of the square will also change, with plans for trams to return according to the city's leadership.

Wenceslas Square will be transformed based on a project from the architectural firm Cigler Marani Architects, which was created back in 2005. In the lower part of the square, the pedestrian area will be expanded at the expense of car traffic. Features such as drinking fountains and greenery are expected to be added.

Wenceslas Square is 682 meters long and approximately 60 meters wide. It was originally named Horse Market and was established by a decree of Charles IV. In the 19th century, it was first renamed St. Wenceslas Square and later to Wenceslas Square.