Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurates commemorative bench for Vaclav Havel in European gardens.

Summary:
Prince Albert II inaugurated the “Vaclav Havel Bench” in Monaco’s gardens, dedicated to the memory of Vaclav Havel, the former president of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic.

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Prince Albert II of Monaco has inaugurated a bench in the gardens of Pavillon Bosio called “Panchina Vaclav Havel” in memory of President Vaclav Havel. The bench was designed by renowned architect Bořek Šípek and represents Vaclav Havel’s democratic ideals. It consists of two metal garden chairs connected by a round table, with a Czech national tree, a lime tree, growing in the center. The bench is engraved with Vaclav Havel’s motto: “Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred.” This commemorative bench can be found in 52 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

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