Lennonova zed
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Why go
- The reflective metal piece with a black outline of John Lennon, set at the centre of the 2019 wall.
- The world map that shows the word FREEDOM in 30 languages, the central motif of the renovated wall.
- The Marco Leung Ling-kit memorial, which shows the yellow raincoat he wore during a banner drop.
- The museum at Prokopská Street 8, with photos, historic objects and Beatles memorabilia.
Opening hours
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About the work
- artist
- An unknown artist painted the first Lennon portrait in 1980. Designer Pavel Šťastný led over 30 artists in the 2019 renovation.
- year
- 1980 for the first portrait; 2019 for the renovated wall.
Interesting facts4
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The wall is the garden wall of a palace on the north side of the square.
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The wall is also called Zeď nářků, which means the wall of laments.
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The wall has inspired similar walls around the world, one of them in Hong Kong.
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30 artists
More than 30 artists from five countries painted the new pictures on the wall.
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Photo spots
- The wall from Velkopřevorské náměstíStand on the square across from the French Embassy and photograph the wall from the front.Velkopřevorské náměstí, Malá Strana, across from the French EmbassyOpen 24 hours a day On the map
- The round mirror at the centreThe large round mirror in the centre of the wall reflects another portrait of John Lennon.Centre of the wall, Velkopřevorské náměstí On the map
History
The wall is the garden wall of a palace on Velkopřevorské náměstí in Malá Strana. Since the 1960s, people wrote love poems and political messages on it. The wall then became a symbolic gravestone for him. In 2019 the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and Prague 1 rebuilt the wall with over 30 artists, led by designer Pavel Šťastný.
- 1960sLove poems and messages against the communist government were written on the wall.
- 1980After John Lennon was murdered, an unknown artist painted his portrait on the wall, and candles were placed below it.
- 1981Secret police painted the wall green, covering the Lennon portrait.
- 1988Writing on the wall led to a clash between students and security police on Charles Bridge.
- 2014Art students painted the wall white, leaving the words 'Wall is over' in black.
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- 2019Reconstruction began in October, and the open-air gallery opened on 7 November.
- 2024Artist Maxim Muchow added a portrait of singer Věra Bílá to the wall.
Legends and hidden details
- The first Lennon image was painted on a stone slab that once formed the base of a public fountain.
- The original Lennon portrait has long since disappeared under layers of paint.
- Messages once appeared on the wall for actor Jan Werich, who lived nearby and was banned from working.
- The student movement was called Lennonism, not to be confused with Leninism.
Best time to visit
- The wall is open 24 hours a day, every day, so any hour can work for a visit.
- The wall is repainted constantly, so the art you see can differ from one visit to the next.
Sources: Lennon Wall - Wikipedia · John Lennon Wall | Prague City Tourism · Lennonova zeď - Wikipedia · John-Lennon-Mauer - Wikipedia · Mur Lennon - Wikipedia · Lennonova zed: description (its own site) · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +420221714714
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the Lennon Wall in Prague?
The Lennon Wall on Velkopřevorské náměstí is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
Where is the Lennon Wall in Prague?
It stands on Velkopřevorské náměstí (Grand Priory Square) in Malá Strana, on a small square across from the French Embassy.
Can you paint on the Lennon Wall in Prague?
Spray painting is banned. Visitors may leave messages only in the white free zones, using pencil, marker or chalk.
Is there a museum about the Lennon Wall in Prague?
Yes, a museum on the wall's history opened at Prokopská Street 8 in 2021. It holds photos, historic objects and Beatles memorabilia.
How do I contact the Lennon Wall in Prague?
The contact telephone number is +420221714714.
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