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A symbol of love and peace
In the early 1980s the young citizens of Prague started painting and writing on an otherwise plain wall, covering it up with portraits of John Lennon and The Beatles, and lines from their songs. The Lennon Wall was a constant aggravation for the communist regime of the time.
Today, the wall is a symbol of love and peace. Despite that the authorities repainted the wall once, the graffiti frenzy continued. The current owner, the Knights of the Maltese Cross, allowed street art to continue on the Lennon Wall. Every time you visit you'll find something different, as many artists come to express themselves, painting on top of already existing creations.
In the early 1980s the young citizens of Prague started painting and writing on an otherwise plain wall, covering it up with portraits of John Lennon and The Beatles, and lines from their songs. The Lennon Wall was a constant aggravation for the communist regime of the time.
Today, the wall is a symbol of love and peace. Despite that the authorities repainted the wall once, the graffiti frenzy continued. The current owner, the Knights of the Maltese Cross, allowed street art to continue on the Lennon Wall. Every time you visit you'll find something different, as many artists come to express themselves, painting on top of already existing creations.