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    1. Re: [CZ] Romantic Prague
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    3. Names are difficult aren't they <smile>. From Wikipedia: "Wenceslas Square (Czech: 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. It has been a place where many historical events occurred; it is also a traditional place for demonstrations, celebrations, and similar public gatherings. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia." From http://www.prague-guide.co.uk/wenceslas-square.htm "The 750-meter long and 60 meter wide boulevard originates from the Charles IV period when it was used as a horse market. In the upper part of the boulevard the statue of St. Wenceslas on his horse can be seen. He is the good king Vaclav, who was murdered by his brother over a thousand years ago, and who over the years has become a national hero. The artist J.V. Myslbek began to make this statue in year 1884 and 36 years later it was finished.' But when I sing the Christmas Carol, I sing about the Good King Wenceslas. Elaine > Tina [sic], there is a Wenceslas square in > Prague, wouldn't that properly be called Vaclav > square?

    04/15/2006 11:46:19