John Lennon Wall

Prague

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John Lennon Wall

Shortly after the assassination of singer John Lennon in 1980, this stone wall, located across from the French embassy, was converted into an impromptu memorial with a painting of the singer's face, candles, and lyrics from the Beatles. Soon, political graffiti criticising the totalitarian regime began to appear. Despite the authorities countless attempts of whitewashing the wall, they never truly managed to keep it clean for long. Today, the John Lennon Wall is an endless tribute to the freedom movement. It has lots of graffiti, drawings, and messages, and anyone that comes here is free to leave their contribution. This is also a great spot for photos.

Do & See

The Czech capital is small and compact, with hospody (beer-houses) offering the world’s best beers stationed on every street corner. The most important areas are the central districts of the city: Staré Město (Old Town), Josefov, Nové Město (New Town), and Malá Strana (Lesser Town). These are best explored on foot.