Lennon wall Prague location

Where is Lennon wall in Prague?

The John Lennon Wall is located in Prague's Lesser Town at Velkopřevorské náměstí, just a short walk from Charles Bridge. This historic wall, part of the Maltese Gardens, belongs to the Knights of Malta. You will find it in a quiet corner opposite the French Embassy. The wall, which was originally a tribute to John Lennon, became a space for protests during the communist era of Czechoslovakia. Despite repeated attempts by the authorities to cover up the graffiti, new messages and artworks kept appearing on it. Today it is one of Prague's most visited landmarks and attracts tourists and artists from all over the world.

The nearest tram stop near the Lennon Wall is Hellichova or Malostranské náměstí, trams 22, 20, 12 and others, from here it is about 6 minutes on foot. The nearest metro station is Malostranska on line A, the wall is about a 15 minute walk.

You can also come from Lázeňská Street, where you will first pass the residency of the Knights of Malta in Prague, a building with a large red Maltese Cross flag. Afterward, you will pass the Church of Our Lady under Chain, and then turn left to find Lennon’s Wall on your left. Lázeňská Street connects to Mostecká Street. From there it is only a short walk to Malostranské náměstí. Here you can get on tram No. 22 and ride 3 stops to Prague Castle. The sporty among you can run up Nerudova or Thunovská Street to the castle.

What is the best time to visit the John Lennon Wall?

The best time to visit the John Lennon Wall is early in the morning, preferably around sunrise. This is the time when there are the fewest tourists, so you can see the wall without the usual crowds, and you can enjoy it undisturbed, take photos or write something on the wall yourself. The busiest times at the Lennon Wall are around lunchtime and especially in the afternoon, when the area fills up with guides and tourists. If you prefer a quieter experience but can't make it in the morning, consider visiting in the evening - just keep in mind that the street lighting at Velkopřevorské náměstí is dimmer, so you won't enjoy the details of the actual graffiti on the wall as much.

Source: BLAŽEK, Petr; LAUBE, Roman; POSPÍŠIL, Filip. Lennonova zeď v Praze: Studie, rozhovory, dokumenty. Praha: Muzeum paměti XX. století, 2020. 536 s. ISBN 978-80-907989-0-8.