Kolecko po Václavském námestí - Prague, Czech Republic
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Kolecko po Václavském námestí - the song by Ivan Mládek.
Waymark Code: WMRZBV
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
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About Ivan Mládek
Ivan Mládek (
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A lot of his songs contain references to places in the Czech Republic.
One such place is Václavském námestí.
Wenceslas Square [CZ: Václavské námestí] is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia. It is part of the historic centre of Prague, a World Heritage Site.
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