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 song lyrics from The Beatles. Soon, political graffiti criticising the totalitarian regime began to appear. Despite the authorities' countless attempts to whitewash the wall, they never truly managed to keep it clean for long.
Today, the Lennon Wall is an endless tribute to the freedom movement. It has lots of graffiti, drawings, and messages, and anyone who comes here is free to leave their contribution. This is also a great spot for photos.
Old Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Old Wastewater Treatment Plant, operational from 1906 to 1967, now showcases the evolution of architecture, technology and water management. It was a key part of Prague's modern sewer system, designed to collect and treat wastewater before discharging it into the Vltava river, significantly improving public health and aiding the city's development.
Today, the site, managed by Tovarna z.ú., hosts exhibitions, concerts and themed events, featuring operational steam engines and showcasing the original machinery and craftsmanship.
The plant is a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic, an anchor point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage, and a UNESCO candidate.
