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all around Zizkov’s picturesque Jiřího z Poděbrad square
one of the Czech Republic’s most well-known farmer’s markets comes to life: Zizkov Farmer’s Market.
This Farmer’s Market is a genuinely great place to potter around for a few hours
trying everything from fresh fruit and apple strudel to a hearty bouillabaisse from the fish stand
While you’re there it’s also worth having a mooch around the nice cafes that surround the square
Mamacoffee in particular is known for its high quality beans
The markets official hours are 8am until 6pm Wednesday to Friday and then 8am to 2pm on Saturday
Be sure to turn up with cash money because - you guessed it - quite a few vendors don’t do card
Zizkov TV Tower: Yes it’s covered in faceless baby sculptures
yes an entire one of its floors is a bizarre hotel room
but the viewing platform offers unrivalled views of the entire city
NeverEnough: Fantastically welcoming streetwear boutique that also doubles as a bar and music venue occasionally
The t shirts often feature prints designed locally
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord: Idiosyncratic Catholic house of worship
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025
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Adding 1.3MW and 171 racks to site at Zizkov transmitter
Czech telecoms firm České Radiokomunikace (CRA) is expanding one of its data centers in Prague
The company this week announced it is growing the Tower data center in Prague's Žižkov district
adding an additional 1.3MW of capacity and 171 racks
The CZK 200 million ($8.4m) expansion will take the facility to 620 racks
Work started on the expansion in Autumn 2024 and is due to be completed this coming August
“Demand for data center capacity is constantly growing
and companies need greater power resources," said Miloš Mastník
"That's why we are expanding both the capacity and power of the DC Tower
we will have increased it by around a third,”
CRA was founded in 1963 under the name Správa radiokomunikaci and privatized in the 1990s
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure - a fund created by Cordiant Capital and listed on the London Stock Exchange - bought CRA from Macquarie Asset Management in 2021 for an undisclosed price
CRA currently operates eight data centers in the Czech Republic, including sites in Žižkov, Strahov, and Cukrák in Prague, as well as in Brno, Ostrava, Pardubice, Zlín, and Lužice
The company is planning a new 26MW facility near Zbraslav on the outskirts of Prague
The facility is expected to be completed by 2027
Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia
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Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match
The current head to head record for the teams are SK Prostejov 6 win(s)
SK Prostejov and Zizkov have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other
Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between SK Prostejov and Zizkov on Fri
07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?SK Prostejov won 2–1 over Zizkov on Fri
07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
SK Prostejov is playing home against Zizkov on Fri
A long-dormant freight station in Prague’s Žižkov district is set to be transformed into a new neighborhood featuring thousands of homes and a wide range of public amenities
following a major land deal between a developer and Czech Railways
Sekyra Group has acquired nearly 10 hectares of land in the southern section of the former Žižkov freight station. The site will become Žižkov City—a mixed-use district including 3,000 apartments
Construction is scheduled to begin around 2027–28
with full completion expected over two decades
The total purchase price exceeded CZK 2.3 billion
The new district will also include extensive green spaces and amenities designed to serve both new and existing residents
A historic station building from the 1930s—purchased by the city last year—will be repurposed as a public cultural hub with shops and community space
two elementary schools for more than 1,300 students
“This will fundamentally change the face of Žižkov," said a company spokesperson
The developer has also pledged to minimize car traffic and fund the reconstruction of U Nákladového nádraží street
The total investment into the new district will reach CZK 25 billion
The project was made possible by a change to Prague’s zoning plan—the largest such amendment in the city’s history—approved by city councilors last week
The move allows for the full redevelopment of the long-unused freight yard
The new zoning plan will allow housing construction for up to 20,000 residents
Around 95 percent of the area will be used for housing
Sekyra focuses on large development areas and the construction of urban districts
Other projects include Dejvice Centrum on Vítězné náměstí
Rezidence Čakovice or Rezidence Opatov.
The functionalist station building was built between 1934 and 1937
and it has been a protected cultural monument since 2013
Activists and residents fought for years to save it from demolition
the largely empty building houses a few businesses and art studios
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Still, selected scenes will be shot on location in the Czech capital, with the production potentially taking advantage of some of Prague’s brutalist and otherworldly architecture. In August, filming for Blade Runner 2099 is slated to take place both in Prague’s city center as well as Karlín in Prague 8
In mid-August, portions of Pernerova and Thámova streets directly adjacent to the Žižkov Tunnel have been reserved for production of Blade Runner 2099
could conceivably be utilized for production
Blade Runner 2099 stars Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and Euphoria star Hunter Schafer
Schafer will star in the lead role of a replicant on the run
a blade runner pulled into a conspiracy that has large-scale ramifications for the city of Los Angeles in 2099
are unlikely to have significant roles in the series
but their characters could feature in a cameo or flashback
In Prague, production of Blade Runner 2099 is being coordinated by Film United. The series is the biggest project to shoot in the Czech capital this year, with Barrandov Studio nearly completely occupied through December
the series also plans to film in Barcelona
Lead image: Žižkov tunnel via Flickr / Marek Pałach-Rydzy; Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049
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pieces of Prague are even showing up in productions made in Hollywood
In the new Netflix film Atlas, which stars Jennifer Lopez as a data analyst hunting down a genocidal AI android
a structure remarkably similar to Prague’s TV Tower can be seen in the skyline of the film’s future Los Angeles
It’s not an exact replica – David Černý’s iconic Babies are missing
for one – but the building is undeniably based on the real-life Prague landmark
How did Prague’s TV Tower wind up in L.A.? In the world of Atlas
perhaps the same kind of elevated architecture that was once used for transmitting television signals is now useful for interstellar travel
and architects took heavy inspiration from the Czech landmark when building the new Los Angeles structure
In reality, a VFX artist working on Atlas may have taken inspiration from real-life skyscrapers in the creation of the skyline for a futuristic Los Angeles
Or fitting with the AI themes of the movie
perhaps an algorithm produced something that looks remarkably similar to the Prague TV Tower when asked for a futuristic L.A
officially named the Žižkov Television Tower after the Prague 3 neighborhood it dominates
was designed by architect Václav Aulický and structural engineer Jiří Kozák and built between 1985 and 1992
It features a triangular base formed by three steel columns that support nine pods and three decks for transmitting equipment
The highest of the tower’s columns extends significantly above the others
and even a luxury hotel room added in 2013
and can recommend checking out the Prague TV Tower in early establishing shots before checking out of the movie entirely
Lead photo: Prague TV Tower via Facebook / Oblaca restaurant, Atlas screengrab via Netflix
Nothing to be proud of… It’s an completely unnecessary tower from the pre Internet days
Obviously they left in in “Atlas” just to match the gloomy futuristic look.(Luckily the sickening babies don’t show)
Multiple projects in Prague 3’s Žižkov are set to improve the area’s image and enhance transport accessibility
Žižkov Deputy Mayor Ondřej Rut announced at a press conference earlier this month
The three main future changes are: the reconstruction of the large Seifertova Street
the creation of a tram line through the Žižkov Freight Station
and the renovation of the Flora metro station on the A (green) line
The náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad (JzP) square is also currently being reconstructed
This main Žižkov street – through which various tram lines run – will get tram-track repairs and also see public spaces around it remodeled
It is the largest planned development in the Prague 3 area
Led by the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR)
the project sets out to improve the microclimate and stormwater management in the district
while also making it more accessible for pedestrians
rainwater in Žižkov so that it does not affect public transport
and to instead use it to better irrigate trees and greenery in the area
The Viktoria Žižkov tram stop will be moved closer to Winston Churchill Square
authorities will place the tram stops on Lipanská opposite one another to improve the flow of traffic
They will repair the tracks themselves to quiet tram traffic
The surroundings of the current Lipanská stops will also change
"We are modifying the space around [the stops]
taking into account the fact that they serve as an access point to the Prague 3 municipal office
We are demarcating pedestrian routes using triangular grassy areas,” said the architectural studio in charge of the changes
Worth pointing out is that Seifertova’s surrounding streets and squares will also get improvements
“Between Sladkovské náměstí and the intersection of Jičínská and Luxemburgská Streets
and the planting of a new row of trees," explained Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) technical director Jan Šurovský
The Seifertova area repairs were originally due to begin in 2025
though Deputy Mayor for Transport Zdeněk Hřib warned that
Despite efforts to coordinate and minimize disturbances
Hřib also acknowledged that the reconstruction of Seifertova will inevitably cause traffic issues in the busy Žižkov district
"It is simply not possible to repair streets without closures,” he conceded
A brand new tram route connecting Žižkov freight station – located on Olšanská Street
just north of the Olšanská cemetery – will connect this part of Žižkov with the rest of the district
The tram line will have five stops and connect at the Jan Želivského – Olšanská intersection
it will head north of the freight station and then east to an underpass under K Červenu dvor Street
The line will continue along the existing railway line until it reaches a loop at Malešická Street
A new housing project underpins this new tram line’s development
Žižkov wants to develop a new city quarter in the J
Želivského – Olšanská area and to the north and east
which will house up to 15,000 people in 4,500 apartments
The district also wants to create a new street – Jarovská – which the new tram line will also serve and which aims to ease car traffic on Jan Želivského Street
Construction of this tram project is due to start next year; works again will disrupt motor and tram traffic
is currently undergoing work that will see 150 new trees
the renovation of the square’s current fountain
The square will also undergo modifications to improve pedestrian access and parking
with a small increase in the number of parking spaces
DPP and the City of Prague have also announced tentative plans to upgrade the Flora metro station in Žižkov
“In addition to [the station’s] complete revitalization – the replacement of escalators and construction of lifts – we also plan to reconstruct the traction power substation (a dock that supplies electricity to railway systems.)
Exact dates for when work will start have not yet been announced
though this should come at the end of this year.
To better manage transport constructions and reconstructions
the district council is currently working on a digital map of ongoing projects that affect traffic in the city
This map is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will be utilized in planning closures and detours for these projects
workers eventually completed the final part of a several-year reconstruction of Hartigova Street
which was formerly known as Koněvova Street
are set to be revitalized after closures that sparked widespread outcry among preservationists and the public
previously an epicenter of artistic activity
formerly a military site turned popular year-round venue with a beer garden
Prague confirmed plans to purchase the historic Žižkov Freight Station and surrounding land from Czech Railways (ČD) for CZK 1.43 billion this week
which still requires a vote by the city assembly
will be renovated into a multi-purpose center with cultural spaces
The purchase also includes land for a tram line to connect the new neighborhood to Prague’s public transport network
The development plan envisions up to 15,000 residents living in the area around the station
and Finep already plan residential projects there
The renovated station will provide essential public services and become the area's cultural and social hub
Prague 3 Deputy Mayor Pavel Dobeš praised the move
calling the station key to the area’s development
“For a new neighborhood with about 10,000 apartments to thrive
this site must become a vibrant cultural and social center with adequate transportation
Built between 1934 and 1937 by architects Karel Caivas and Vladimír Weiss
the station has been a protected cultural monument since 2013
Prague has completed a change to the spatial plan that will allow the transformation of the former Karlín Barracks
The change was approved by councilors earlier this month and will be voted on at the next meeting
The city acquired the building earlier this year through a property exchange with the state
The site is currently designated for military activities but this designation is outdated
“This was a remnant of the past; it’s clear the building is no longer suitable for such use.” Following the change
the building and its courtyard will have a mixed function
Hlaváček added that the Prague Development Company had prepared a project plan
The deputy mayor stated that the University of Applied Arts could use part of one floor as soon as next September
the cultural and social center that operated in the courtyard of the building from 2017 to June could resume operations if the zoning plan change is approved
The building authority had previously ordered the center's closure due to non-compliance with the spatial plan
Hlaváček noted that repairs to the building’s façade are necessary due to its poor condition
was forced close the adjacent sidewalks at the end of August for safety reasons
The roof will also require repairs in the future
though this is expected to happen in a few years
“We are planning a gradual reconstruction,” Hlaváček said
adding that the city will first focus on the lower and ground floors
The historical Karlín Barracks building dates back to the 19th century and was used by Czechoslovakia and later the Czech Republic for military purposes
It has been listed as a cultural monument since 1958
The state has attempted to sell the building multiple times but without success
Prague's Žižkov district will for the next seven days experience a major disruption to its tram service due to repairs to the area’s water supply following a major fault
Tram traffic will be suspended along Seifertova Street – until approximately 4:30 a.m
spokesman for Prague Waterworks and Sewerage (PVK)
the repair work is necessary to fix a 150-millimeter water line running under the tram network in Žižkov
workers will inspect sewage connections during the period
Works will be undertaken on Sladkovského náměstí and Vlkova Street
and 35) and two night lines (90 and 95) will have their routes changed during the repair period
Buses will be available as alternative transportation in the affected section
including the X9 from Milíčová to Žižkov freight station
and X98 from Olšanské hřbitové to Bílá labuť.
Additionally, the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) will introduce a replacement bus
which will run from Milíčová to Olšanské náměstí
Inputting your journey on the DPP website (available in English) will allow you to check whether your commute or planned route will be disrupted
You may also plan your route and see all changes via the PID Lítačka phone app
tram number 15 will redirect from Náměstí republiky through Karlín
Palmovka and Biskupcova to the Želivského stop and Olšanská cemetery
but will continue from the Žižkov Freight Station on its own path
Line 29 will head directly to Palmovka and Kobylisy from Krejcárek
Tram 35 will operate on the Wenceslas Square
The Czech capital is currently experiencing major tram-line repairs and works
Summer maintenance on many of Prague’s tram lines is presently disrupting 26 routes in the capital
with most of the changes affecting the city center and Holešovice
The construction of new tram lines on Wenceslas Square is also affecting transport in the area as well as changing the aesthetic of one of Prague’s focal points
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A newly opened exhibit at Villa Pellé showcases handmade carpets
and mixed-media works inspired by artist Karíma Al-Mukhtarová's recent residency in Benin
Through the Body will take you on a tactile and immersive experience through African tradition and contemporary art
exploring the connection between the human body and textiles
Date: Through April 27, 2025Location: Villa PelléAdmission: CZK 150Tickets/info: www.villapelle.cz
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transforming Prague’s Žižkov district and Cross Club into a massive music festival with over 200 bands and DJs across 20 stages
From rock and punk to electronic and hip-hop
One ticket grants access to multiple clubs just minutes apart
making it easy to experience a variety of performances in one night
Date: March 21–23Location: Various venues in ŽižkovAdmission: From CZK 265Tickets/info: www.facebook.com
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Karlínské náměstí will host Karlínské polívkování
a festival celebrating a diverse range of soups
Attendees can savor traditional Czech soups like bramboračka
as well as international varieties such as spicy chipotle
and American chowder paired with grilled cheese sandwiches
Date: March 23Location: Karlínské náměstíAdmission: FreeTickets/info: www.facebook.com
Czechmates is a stand-up comedy show that humorously explores the ups and downs of expat life in the Czech Republic
from language barriers to quirky local traditions
it promises an evening full of laughs for both expats and locals alike.
Date: March 21Location: Theater DobeškaAdmission: From CZK 249Tickets/info: www.goout.net
Join Kino 35 for a celebration of francophone cinema with a diverse selection of short films from countries within the International Organization of La Francophonie
with some in various languages such as Arabic
The English-friendly screening is at 6:00 p.m
Date: March 21Location: Kino 35Admission: FreeTickets/info: www.kino35.ifp.cz
The UMMarket is a vibrant spring market taking place from March 21–23 in front of Prague’s Rudolfinum
live music from Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory singers
the event offers a lively atmosphere with unique handmade products
and other treats—all with free entry and pet-friendly access
Date: March 21Location: Outside the RudolfinumAdmission: FreeTickets/info: www.facebook.com
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) will host an open day focused on weather extremes
Visitors can explore meteorological stations
and engage in interactive activities like storm tracking
Special programs for children make this a fun and educational experience for all ages
Date: March 22Location: Komořany, Prague 12Admission: FreeTickets/info: www.chmi.cz
Fujikina Prague 2025 is a premier photography festival taking place on March 22–23
offering hands-on experiences with Fujifilm’s latest technology
The event brings together photography enthusiasts
and industry leaders for an inspiring weekend of learning and creative exploration
Date: March 22–23Location: Various venuesAdmission: From CZK 300Tickets/info: www.fujikina.cz
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A general view of Vinohrady with TV tower in Prague
The Zizkov TV tower was built in the latter half of the 1980s and there were rumors that the Soviets built the tower to block out radio transmissions from the West
Locals have hated the 700-foot high structure since day one
although public resentment seems to be waining a bit
Public art has also softened the outlook—ten of sculptor David Černý’s giant babies crawl up the exterior
the futuristic tower is best for getting a sky-high view of the city of hundred spires from the viewing platform
Towering above the Czech Capital’s historic buildings
the Žižkov TV Tower looks like it’s been infested with ants
Prague’s tallest building is crawling with Czech sculptor David Černý’s giant fiberglass miminka
While you can’t see much detail on the creepy little tykes climbing the tower
nearby you can find a few at ground level that allow for closer inspection
Be sure to get a good look--these otherwise perfectly formed infants have pushed-in three-dimensional barcodes for faces
head to the top of the tower itself for 360º views of the city
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Real estate developers have announced that they will scale down the Centrum Nové Žižkov housing project in Prague 3. The original plan for three towering residential buildings will now feature just one – the lowest of all of the proposed towers
and renowned architect Eva Jiřičná announced the changes after facing criticism from preservationists and institutions
Reservations regarding its height and overall design have met the project
which will be built on the site of the demolished former Žižkov Telecom building.
the spatial plan for the land did not have any specific limits on building capacity or height
the company has taken into account the opinions of UNESCO and the Prague 3 district council's changing attitude
Architect Jiřičná stated that both the original and modified proposals had their merits
The changes to the Centrum Nové Žižkov project come after years of discussion and planning
The developer also says it has listened to public opinion
which was predominantly negative when it came to the project
The modified proposal may have a different urban planning approach
but it maintains the same architectural design and floor space capacities
The new plan will consist of a single 25-story tower, along with other buildings and amenities such as a larger kindergarten. The project is still in the discussion stage, with adjustments needed for internal layouts, design details, and public spaces.
Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with no current estimate for costs. Central Group purchased the former Telecom complex from Czech telecommunications company CETIN in 2017, and demolition is currently underway. The iconic tower, once dubbed "Strougal's Tower" or "Mordor," stood in the area since 1980.
"We are pleased with the project's progress and are working closely with city officials to ensure it meets all necessary standards," said Central Group executive Dušan Kunovský.
The developer says it wants to create a modern and sustainable residential complex, complete with a water element in the square and artworks throughout the locality.
programencz202530/0418:00discussionPrague Tomorrow: Brownfield Freight Station ŽižkovAfter 16 years
Prague's biggest change to its master plan has been achieved
It is a huge success for Prague and its inhabitants
a district for about 20,000 people will be built
Thanks to five planning agreements with investors Central Group
the city has managed to secure infrastructure such as nurseries
The total contribution from investors in the NNŽ site has so far reached almost CZK 1.4 billion
The construction of a new tram line for the new district is also already in the pipeline
Come and find out about the new look of the area
the plans of the investors and how the change of the zoning plan was carried out
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Once known as Red Žižkov – because it was such a Communist party stronghold – today it is flourishing
artists and musicians enjoying its cheap rents
which flows through its charmingly shady old pubs
cafes and galleries have in common is a rebellious
a world away from the tourist tack of old town
1. Kick things off with a tale of two cemeteries, both of which delve deep into the local psyche. Franz Kafka, Prague's most famous literary son, lies in the New Jewish Cemetery
Kafka's melancholy writings actually conjure up a darker Prague more in keeping with the raffish streets of Žižkov than today's well-polished old town
Just across the road lies Olšanské hrbitovy (Olšany Cemetery)
a vast burial ground that dates back to the 17th century
It is most renowned for a more recent inhabitant
in the wake of the brutal crushing of the Prague Spring
committed suicide by self-immolation in Wenceslas Square as a protest against the communist regime
Café Pavlac 3. Cafe culture is starting to encroach on Žižkov's bar scene. Café Pavlac is one of a new breed of arty cafes – with distressed decor beloved of local students and artists
does a good cheap breakfast and is a great place to pick up flyers for local art happenings
The adjacent courtyard gallery is run by the same people
Venture on to the observation deck for the finest views in Prague
lounge in the hammock-like chairs and then tuck into a light lunch in the bar or something more sophisticated in the restaurant
Hunt Kastner Gallery5. Continuing the artistic theme, the new Hunt Kastner Gallery lies nearby
but the curators also often expand their reach with their temporary exhibitions
Recent exhibits include Prague's Alena Kotzmannova and London-born William Hunt's "Ship
6. Žižkov is awash with offbeat bars and slightly surreal drinking dens. None more so than Bajkazyl
where you can enjoy an ice-cold glass of Únetické Pivo 12° (the 12 degrees indicates not alcohol content but the level of malted barley to water) while you have your bike fixed
Old vinyl records rumble in the background as local students and perhaps an artist or two ease their way through the day at a pace that is the antithesis of hectic
Malkovich Bar 7. Cocktail bars are now sneaking into the Žižkov scene. Bukowski's (Borivojova 689/86) is the classic but a few doors along is Malkovich Bar
which opened at the tail end of 2013 and has a less raucous vibe
and is more retro living room than loud bar
8. Prague overflows with cheery beer halls serving hearty stodge. The achievement of U Básníka pánve is in injecting a classic plate of cream-smothered pork and dumplings with a dash of style
less epic portions and a nod to presentation
Not so much reinventing the wheel as satisfyingly tweaking the Bohemian cliche
Cafe in Palác Akropolis. Photograph: Alamy9. Residents say you've not been to Žižkov until you've been to Palác Akropolis: it is both Žižkov's cultural and nightlife fulcrum
This Tardis-like art deco dame is home to bars
but they do keep their Pilsner Urquell well
10. Back on Žižkov's "Bar Street" of Borivojova, Nad Viktorkou is a popular late-night hang out
The gregarious owners often join punters for a shot of Becherovka
with London's "Brechtian Punk Cabaret" act The Tiger Lillies apt repeat visitors
with its luxurious decor and epic city views
Steve Gove, founder of Prague Fringe
"Žižkov is more than just underground bars and cafes
Theatre company Spitfire has found a home here
In 2012 they were Pick of the Prague Fringe after performing Voice of Anne Frank
Akropolis and Spitfire are worth checking out."
The Žižkov television tower pierces over 700 feet into the air above the winding and charming streets of Prague
It is oddly phallic and looks something like a NASA project placed arbitrarily on the outskirts of Central Europe’s most treasured city
It was once considered one of the ugliest buildings in the world
and now holds the distinction of being one of the weirdest
It even made a daunting guest appearance in the movie Blade II
rogue Czech sculptor and artist David Černý
who made his reputation protesting the late Soviet communism that controlled the Czech Republic until 1989
attached giant crawling babies onto the side of the tower
Černý mounted gigantic metallic babies with bar codes instead of faces onto the tower high above the traditional cityscape
Whether the people of Prague considered the tower grotesque art
or a political statement in a country where democracy was still in its infancy
After being removed in 2017 due to structural concern
replicas of the infants became a permanent feature of the space age tower due to popular demand in 2019
Their faces are without features and instead fold into a type of bar code jutting out from their large smooth heads
ten babies were placed on all sides of the giant tubes that comprise the entire Žižkov Tower
and they scale toward the lower observatory decks of the structure
which are present throughout much of the city
Truly one of the most spectacular sites in Prague
the tower also provides incredible panoramic views of the city from its observation deck located over 300 feet off the ground
Currently the tower has gotten a sort of face-lift and has added a restaurant
and a luxury hotel apartment with an amazing view
The once barren platform area now hosts a mini-golf course
At night the tower is illuminated with different theme colors - usually the white
and blue national colors of the Czech Republic
For those who want a closer look or even to climb on top of one of the David Černý babies
a replica is on display outside of the Kampa Museum in Prague
Near the Jiriho z Podebrad metro stop in Prague
This giant work of Cappadocian pottery includes a memorial for the artisan who created it
An art installation commemorates journalist Nellie Bly's undercover reporting inside a New York asylum
This massive piece of artwork weighs more than 250 tons
and was designed as a tribute to the first president of the United Arab Emirates
Windswept juniper trees resemble surrealistic artwork
and a philanthropist doctor all commemorated within a small space in suburban Edinburgh
Water-themed sculptures guard this unusually square structure
Oversized versions of a beloved toy dot a children's playground in a Spanish toymaking town
The sculpture of the deceased cockatoo flops atop its personal plinth
This is part of a series of student articles written during a journalism course at Anglo-American University in Prague
The areas surrounding Flora and Jiřího z Poděbrad are in a territorial limbo
Some say the upscale restaurants and farmer's market belong to Vinohrady while others argue they are the face of the "new" Žižkov
Originally an industrial suburb for the Czech working class
Žižkov has undergone a metamorphosis with minimalist coffee shops and design stores inhabiting the ground floors of apartment buildings
Some residents claim that the district is feeling the influence of its proximity to Vinohrady's swishy Jiřího z Poděbrad Square (which the English-speaking locals shorten to JzP)
But with its vegan bistros and curated second-hand shops
high-end pet stores and zero-waste food markets
the once "dangerous" Žižkov is becoming increasingly attractive to students and young families.
Prague's younger homebuyers as well as renters are flocking to the neighborhood. Czech Statistical Office sociodemographic data from 2021 shows that people aged 25 to 45 represent a significantly higher portion of the population in the area
CZSO data also shows the average age of a Žižkov resident was between 30 and 35
while the average age of a Prague resident was 41
While numerous travel blogs once deemed Žižkov Prague's 'grittiest' corner and locals still remember (with a certain pride) when tram 9 was one of the unsafest rides in the city
When looking at the upper part of the area
there seems to be a consensus that it is in fact changing and becoming more expensive. A local coffee aficionado shares this view
the lower side of the neighborhood close to the FK Viktoria Žižkov football stadium remains relatively unchanged
many of which date back to the early 20th century
give the area a distinct working-class feel
and while I do consider the part of it bordering with Vinohrady to be gentrified
the lower areas near Olšanská are less so," a local resident clarifies
the further from the metro stations you go
Whether or not Žižkov will be officially crowned as Prague's next "it" neighborhood
once a slaughterhouse district now the epicenter of hipster life
one thing is for sure: its reputation as an up-and-coming destination is spreading
and more and more businesses have started catering to a younger clientele
if matcha lattes and cronuts are not for you
do not fret; at least a part of Žižkov will maintain its character and authenticity
as well as its lower prices and less commercialized atmosphere
The first Ukrainian bookshop in Czechia has opened in Prague
and Ukrainians living in the country have shown interest in it
Nearly 5,000 people are following its Instagram page
They said it is the first such bookstore in the Czech Republic
as there have been only small online stores in the country
some 350,000 Ukrainians are currently staying in Czechia with a temporary protection status
According to data from the Interior Ministry
about half a million Ukrainians live in Czech territory
making up nearly 5 percent of the population
and playwright Ivan Petrovych Kotliarevsky
considered the pioneer of modern Ukrainian literature
The contemporary Ukrainian authors include Oksana Zabuzhko and Serhiy Zhadan
and writer and journalist Stanislav Aseyev
who was released from prison in the occupied Donetsk before the Russian invasion
Vusa Shevchenka “Shevchenko's Mustache” bookstoreOpen 10 a.m
there are several books written in Belarusian
“This is because Belarus is unofficially controlled by Russia
and many people have left the country because of political problems
The books are an expression of support for these people
an independent publishing house that moved from Belarus to Czechia,” Nosach said
The books can be purchased at a price corresponding to the price of books in the Czech Republic
The books for the Ukrainian bookstore are brought to Czechia from a warehouse in Lviv
“This is not our first deal; we already own the Prometheus publishing house in Ukraine and have contacts with all the Ukrainian publishers who sell books to us
and then sell them online throughout the European Union,” Salfetnikov said
They plan to bring over 2,000 new books to the bookstore in early August
“When the bookstore opened three weeks ago
and most of them sold out on the first opening day when over 400 people came,” Salfetnikov said
a public library for Ukrainians who fled Russian aggression was established near Old Town Square in the center of Prague in the new Svitlo community center
It offers Ukrainian readers books in their native language
“People told us they know about such a library
but they prefer to buy from us; they want to have their books at home,” Nosach said
and an atomic particle accelerator in a converted morgue hide behind its inconspicuous metal side doors
The tunnel under Vítkov Hill linking Žižkov and Karlín was built between 1951 and 1953
The tunnel starts at Tachovské náměstí and ends in Thámova Street
It is 303 meters long and 4.4 to 4.8 meters wide with a maximum height of 3.4 meters
A planned parallel car tunnel ending at Šaldova Street was never built
Trams through the tunnel were also planned
One of the doors in the side of the tunnel leads to a nuclear fallout shelter where 1,250 people could survive for 72 hours with food
Concerts and art exhibitions have been held in some of these side spaces
but they are not generally open to the public
The shelter was kept in a state of readiness until around 1990
a humanitarian aid depot can still be set up in the tunnel with chairs
but it is still maintained for a possible catastrophe by the Prague Service Administration (SSMPH)
There was also a room with double steel doors to store corpses
created by whatever catastrophe forced people into the tunnel
This room now holds a laboratory with a small microtron administered by the Nuclear Physics Institute (ÚJF) from Řež
The device is on a much smaller scale than ones that make the news
Door in the Žižkov Tunnel with candles for a cyclist
The small laboratory below Vítkov is operated by four scientists
The dense rocks of Vítkov make it an ideal place where the microtron’s high energy output and radiation can be handled safely
The idea to build the microtron was first put forward in 1974
the then-deputy director at the Joint Nuclear Research Institute (SÚJV) in Dubna
The communist government funded the project once they found out it could be used to analyze rock samples to look for gold
It is thought that a detailed map showing various gold concentrations throughout Czechoslovakia was created
The search went on until the Velvet Revolution
the microtron is used for more practical research
The first section of the Žižkov Tunnel was festively opened April 21
when it presented to President Antonín Zápotocký as a 63rd birthday present
It was built by the national company Baraba
and official tallies put the cost at 12 million Kčs
The festive poster at the opening ceremony had the inscription “Tunnelers welcome” (Tuneláři vítají)
Despite being in use for more than 60 years, the tunnel didn’t have an official name until December 2014
People in Karlín called it the Žižkov Tunnel (Žižkovský tunel) and Žižkov residents referred to it as the Karlín Tunnel (Karlínský tunel)
choosing not to take sides in the not-so-heated debate
called it the Vítkov Tunnel (Vítkovský tunnel)
Prague 3 City Hall belatedly stepped in to settle the matter
they passed an amendment to the local regulations
and sided with the Žižkovský tunel faction
they named the new cycle and pedestrian tunnel on Vítkov Hill
built in on the former location of rail tracks
the Old Vítkov Tunnel (Starý Vítkovský tunel)
The Old Vítkov Tunnel begins at Kališnická Street and ends at a bike and pedestrian path running parallel to currently used rail tracks
The tunnel was built in 1872 for rail traffic
It was converted into a bike and pedestrian path between 2008 and 2010
The Žižkov Tunnel can look a little intimidating
and the Karlín side now has an inscription above the entrance telling people not to be afraid
The birthplace of modern pizza may be Italy
Americans played a role in its claim to fame
While battles have raged on between New York-style and its Chicago rival
Detroit pizza has been secretly toiling away in the background
Midwest and staked a space in Prague.
Like an Instagram influencer teasing a new boyfriend, Third Coast Pizza has been soft launching all summer with pop-ups and weekend hours
they backed up enough crowd-pleasing dough to justify fully opening
Having taken over the U Kurelů space in Žižkov
they’ve given it a cool redesign while keeping much of the familiar aesthetic.
If you don’t know what Detroit-style pizza is
Detroit pizza is a rectangular pizza baked in a high-sided heavyweight pan
It’s traditionally topped with Wisconsin brick cheese
where it caramelizes against the pan to become mouth-wateringly crisp and chewy.
who explained the painstaking process of crafting that perfect pizza
and left to rise for six hours before parbaking those shells
Ross also broke down the science of hydration
whereas a normal Italian pizza is usually between 50 and 62 percent
We go higher to make it a little bit crunchier
we can pretty much do whatever we want with the pizza.”
The recipes would make a pizza traditionalist blush
maple syrup and bacon…they even have a pie with plant-based cheese to satisfy the vegans
none of the three founders are from Detroit
The trio of friends moved to Prague from the United States about 10 years ago
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When asked about the hardest part of getting started
co-founder Ross thought for a moment and laughed before he said
and sometimes it's hard to get shipping here from the UK.”
Lloyd Pans, the company that makes them, is the industry standard for the premium Detroit style. It’s so hard to acquire them that they briefly flirted with the idea of becoming a distributor in Europe. Because they cost about a third less in the United States, they just had friends and family gradually smuggle them over until they had a full kitchen.
Their origin story for starting Third Coast is also quite familiar. Ross said he had long toyed with the idea of starting a pan pizza business. But for years it wasn’t much more than a pipe dream.
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“I think pizza in Prague follows a similar
That was a big motivation for why we began this
But one day Cam called me up and he was like
check out the Instagram of [a friend of ours in the UK]’ who was a chef in a Michelin star restaurant
and he started a popup of Detroit-style pizza
which was getting all kinds of press in Sunderland [UK]
It was just the right motivation for us to say
let's do it.’ Then Mike jumped on board with social media
Ross said Third Coast also prides themselves on using local ingredients
“That's one of the things that I think is really part of our identity—the local products
He looked up at the ceiling and started rattling off vendors on his fingers. “World of Chilli" in Karlín…we use Take Eat EZ BBQ’s pastrami and bacon…The Tavern here [in Žižkov], we've used their pulled pork and other ingredients…Cheese House in Vinohradská
you know the whole ‘It takes a village' kind of thing
So being able to have those connections and to make it work
quality ingredients and nailing pizza chemistry doesn’t come cheap
The price tag may discourage some enthusiasts
But Ross stressed that each pizza is enough for two people
So ordering their pizza on a date night isn’t going to break the bank
One pizza is still equivalent to or less than two main courses at another restaurant
“Sometimes I think whenever you're trying to enter a new space or an industry
Especially if you're doing something disruptive
But the response that we got couldn't have been more loving and welcoming.”
But we also asked Ross to look into his crystal ball to predict what the next big thing in Prague would be
He answered with zero hesitation. “Bagels
Bordering on the upscale Vinohrady district
Žižkov was once the realm of factory workers
and Vinohrady was more likely to house factory owners
The district still has its counterculture ambiance
and amenities have come to the area in recent years making the neighborhood worth a second look as a place to settle down
A new apartment complex is one example of how Žižkov, sometimes called Prague’s Brooklyn, is undergoing big changes. Viktoria Center with a total of 200 residential units
and offices next to the Viktoria Žižkov football stadium was completed in the fall of 2021
With an attractive location near office districts such as Karlín
and Florenc it’s a nice option for employees as well as families and students
Developer CTR Holding has been on the Prague market since the 1990s
The company started with smaller developments but its big pioneer project was the Albertov Rental Apartments completed in 2008
CTR has completed more than 1,200 residential units and also operates similar rental apartment projects – more than 330 rental units plus retail space and offices – in Košice in Slovakia as well as Regensburg and Dresden in Germany
Viktoria Center was designed to continue this trend
It combines the company’s expertise gained via premium developments in the city center of diverse European metropolises
The company says its new project is notable for bucking a number of trends in the current real estate market with just one slight difference: some of the units are available for sale now
"One of the big advantages is that you can buy something now and move in or rent it out directly," says Jan Horvath
who adds that this can be an appealing prospect given the current high mortgage rates in the Czech Republic
you buy 20 percent and then wait two or more years
but the Viktoria Center is already finished
Horvath says that the complex is also unique due to the fact that a large percentage of buyers are foreigners
Buyers come not only from Slovakia as is quite usual for the Prague market but from all over the world
"Currently 50 percent of buyers are foreigners mainly from France
adding that it has also attracted buyers from other regions such as Asia
a holding company with a long history in the Central European market that also includes private aviation and cement production among its business holdings
retains majority ownership of its buildings to show that they have confidence in what they have created
Viktoria Center is designed to create a community feel
The building’s V-shape encloses a private garden just for residents and their guests and shops
and florist located on the building's Seifertova ground floor
The design of the flats includes large-format tiles
and preparation for air-conditioning for attic flats on the top floors
Several units boast views of Prague Castle
or Vítkov Hill Monument as well as of the action at the Viktoria Žižkov stadium
and all have balconies and come with private cellars and underground parking spaces; good news given Prague 3's very limited street parking
Given these appealing amenities, it’s no wonder the demand for units in Viktoria Center is very high
“CTR originally intended to sell only 51 units from the beginning of 2022,” says Horvath
But after seven months we sold more than 60 percent of them
so we’ve decided to release one last stage with 19 additional units from September 2022,” Horvath said
Some major changes have come to the neighborhood in recent years
which formerly was an office building for trade unions
and a small park now called náměstí Radost that has pop-up events
A new pedestrian tunnel connecting Žižkov directly to the main train station Hlavní nádraží is a short walk away
This also creates a walkable shortcut to Wenceslas Square
The wider area around Viktoria Center includes Rajská zahrada
a calm park with an artificial waterfall and a pond with koi fish and turtles
There is exercise equipment and a playground for children in the park as well as a petanque area and ping pong tables
a large tree-filled park with a beer garden and excellent views of the historical center
For people who enjoy long walks or have a dog
a pedestrian and cycling path built on a former rail line
It extends all the way to the other side of Žižkov
In the future former brownfields such as the Žižkov freight station (nákladové nádraží Žižkov) and the area around the Central Telecommunications Building (ÚTB) skyscraper at Olšanská will be transformed
It's clear the liveability factor of Prague's Žižkov districts improved in recent years
Viktoria Center aims to make it a true community for expats
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Prague’s kilometer-long Koněvova Street in Žižkov – named after a Soviet military leader – may be renamed by October this year
Calls to rename the street have been ongoing for years and picked up the pace following Russia’s widescale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Ivan Konev (or Koněv using Czech spelling) was a Marshal of the Soviet Union and received the Hero of the Soviet Union award for helping defeat Nazi Germany
His troops participated in the liberation of Prague
and eastern Bohemia at the end of World War II
after 1945 he helped impose and maintain the communist regime in Czechoslovakia
he was put in charge of the General Headquarters of the combined armed forces of the Warsaw Pact member states. He also suppressed the anti-communist Hungarian Uprising
and historians also credit him with helping facilitate the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968
the street is to be renamed Hartigova Street
"Prague 3 owes a great debt to Karel Hartig
a personality who undoubtedly left a positive mark on the history of Žižkov"
Žižkov councilors and the local history committee of the Prague City Council have approved the changes
Prague City Council must approve of the renaming
which could be implemented in early October
Council members will debate the advantages and disadvantages of the change
This alteration is not without its logistical issues
All residents of the street will need to exchange their identity cards (and other similar documents) to reflect the new street’s name
Business owners will need to do the same for their businesses
will become invalid and will need to be reissued
Žižkov council has already prepared a website with information for people who would be affected by the change
which is said to be launched as soon as Prague approves it
Prague 3 City Hall conducted a survey among residents asking their opinion about the name change
Discussion – and potential approval – of the change in the street’s name will take place in the next two weeks
When the new government takes power in the Czech Republic next week, it will be the first time in the country’s post-Velvet Revolution history that there are no members of the Communist Party in either the lower or upper houses of Parliament
this is the end of a process that began with the first legally approved anti-government rally in Prague’s Žižkov district 33 years ago
The Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM) failed to cross the 5 percent vote threshold in the Oct
general elections for the Chamber of Deputies
they received no seats in the new allotment of mandates
They had already lost their last seat in the Senate in 2018
The new shape of the lower house also means there will be a new prime minister
Outgoing PM Andrej Babiš had been a member of the Communist Party of Slovakia in the 1980s
Incoming Prime Minister Petr Fiala was a dissident in the 1980s involved in an underground education group and samizdat publishing
The fall of communism has been a long process
and one of the key moments was 33 years ago today
almost a full year before the Velvet Revolution
The first permitted anti-government demonstration was held at Škroupovo náměstí
Prague 3 Mayor Jiří Ptáček recalled the event on Facebook
the only anti-regime demonstration allowed during the communist era in our country was in Škroupovo náměstí on Saturday
The original plan to obtain a permit for Václavák did not work out
It was banned under the pretext of protecting monuments
The organizers tried Prague 3 and obtained permission from the local ONV,” he said
Václavák is the popular slang name for Wenceslas Square
The ONV is the “okresní národní výbor,” the district oversight committee of the national communist party
It was the first time I had been to a demonstration,” Ptáček said
He would have been 9 years old at the time
Why the Prague 3 ONV gave permission for a rally of well-known government opponents was a mystery then
8–9 visit of French President François Mitterrand
Perhaps the party wanted to create the illusion at least that it was tolerant of opposition
and not as harsh as international critics made out
Mitterrand’s visit had brought some international press to the country
more of a glorified traffic circle than a city square
which actually made the area rather crowded
and people were not permitted on the grass
There was virtually no way to publicize the event
which had been organized rather quickly since the permit was granted only at the last minute
Some flyers were printed in green ink with a UN logo
Many people heard about it only after was over
Some who had heard didn’t attend because they didn’t believe the rumor
The rally began at 3 pm with the Czechoslovak anthem and lasted less than two hours
Havel called for the release of specific political prisoners and an end to one-party rule
Security forces were present and monitored the event
A blue and white plaque on a building and a larger information sign in the small park commemorate the event
A day earlier, French President Mitterrand met at the French Embassy in Prague with Havel and seven other dissidents from the Charter 77 movement
Havel and his companions reportedly told Mitterrand that while there were some reforms in the Soviet Union under then-president Mikhail Gorbachev
the same attitude was was not yet present in Prague
The New York Times reported that when Mitterrand asked about political conditions in the Eastern bloc
replied that “a coalition of immobility appeared” to be forming in Czechoslovakia
“I said there appeared to be a triangle forming between East Berlin
even though not all the angles of the triangle are equally sharp,” Hájek said
As for the final end of communist presence in the Parliament
that seems to be largely based on support simply dying off
The party has long been dominated by pensioners who trace their membership back to the original communist party from before 1989
and that group simply grows smaller every year
After the loss of lower house seats in the general election, KSČM head Vojtěch Filip resigned from the post he held since 2005. The new party head, Kateřina Konečná, says she hopes to rebuild the party by connecting with younger voters
Earlier this year, we wrote about a new underground passageway being constructed between Prague's main train station and the Žižkov neighborhood that would provide safer and quicker access from the city's main railway transit point and Prague 3
the completed tunnel was officially unveiled by government officials along with a new railway station outside the city center at Zahradní město
as well as students at the nearby VŠE university
now have much-improved access to the train station that will can cut down on commute times and ensure safe travel
The passageway runs from the bottom of Seifertova street in Prague 3 to the main train station in the city center
While the two locations are just a few hundred meters from each other
pedestrians previously had to take a lengthy detour or risk dangerous (and illegal) passage over the railway tracks
thousands of people crossed the train tracks every day from Žižkov to the main train station
"Good news: No more dangerous [travel to the train station] across the tracks
From Žižkov or VŠE you can now easily get to the train station underground," writes Hřib.
it was necessary to go to the station by taking a long detour through Vrchlického sady
this risky route was chosen by approximately 150 people per hour
I am therefore glad that there will be no reason for this
and another public space will start to make sense for pedestrians as well."
and comes equipped with a pair of elevators alongside stairs and an escalator leading to Seifertova street
even barrier-free access to the main railway station and then to the metro," says Prague 3 Mayor Pavel Dobeš
a new train station at Prague's Zahradní město was also unveiled yesterday by railway administration
The new station is located between Prague's main train station in the city center and the Prague-Hostivař station in Prague 10
and greatly improves access to the area as well as the nearby Sinobo Stadium
The station is also integrated with tram and bus stops serving Prague 10 and the bustling Vršovice neighborhood
Koněvova Street in Prague’s Žižkov district is facing a backlash over its name
A group of over 100 residents has petitioned for it to be changed
while others say the move will lead to unnecessary trouble since everyone living on the street would need new IDs and all businesses would have to file address changes
The street since 1946 has been named for Soviet Union Marshall Ivan Stepanovich Konev
He was a key participant in the liberation of Prague from German forces at the end of World War II
Konev played a role in the occupation of East Germany in the 1960s at the time of the construction of the Berlin Wall
Some people claim he also played a role in gathering intelligence for the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia
Others say his role is exaggerated as he only held ceremonial posts at that time
Even his role in Prague right after World War II is not without controversy
as some people say he was responsible for the arrest and deportation of Ukrainian
Belarusian and Russian opponents to the Stalinist regime who had sought refuge in Prague
many of whom had become Czechoslovak citizens
He died in 1973 and is was considered a hero in the Soviet Union
Prague 3 Mayor Jiří Ptáček (TOP 09) already opened the question on Facebook
and received hundreds of responses ranging from people very eager to rid the street of the Soviet name
others who think it is not worth the effort and then those who still consider Konev a hero for liberating the city
“None of us are very happy that the street is named after the inconsistent Konev,” he told daily Hospodářské noviny
The Prague 3 Town Hall plans to start compiling more complete information about Konev and then have a debate on what to do
Over 1,000 people would have to deal with address changes if the name is altered
Aside from a new ID they will have to change all their mail subscriptions
Pubs and other businesses would have to make changes to official paperwork as well as to social media and advertising materials
Several alternate names have been suggested including naming it for 19th-century Žižkov mayor Karel Hartig
Another is to return it to its pre-war name of Poděbradova or wartime name of Brnenská
A statue of Konev stands in Prague 6 at náměstí Interbrigády
There had been efforts to tear the statue down
a compromise was reached and in 2018 new plaques were added to the statue mentioning his role in events in Hungary
A university theater in the US state of Ohio named for actress Lilian Gish was recently renamed due to concerns over a controversial 1915 film she appeared called Birth of a Nation
Statues in the US put up to honor Confederate soldiers have been taken down in numerous places
A tall television tower in the Czech capital of Prague that has been called one of the world’s ugliest buildings has a new and unique attraction: A one-room hotel looking out on the city from 230 feet above ground
But some might argue the best thing about the view is that you don’t have to look at the tower itself
is a dominant but controversial landmark of the city skyline
Prague is sometimes called the city of 100 spires
but the tower stands out amid the picturesque cityscape of centuries-old churches and other historic sites
at the equivalent of about 70 stories high
and it was a despised symbol of the communist regime that started building it in 1985
Locals have gradually come to accept it since its completion in 1992
but a 2009 international survey placed it second among the ugliest buildings in the world
The tower already features a restaurant and observation deck offering a breathtaking view of the city
thorough renovation of the spire added the hotel room
cementing the tower’s status as an attraction for both locals and tourists
The room is considered so luxurious that it’s being advertised as six stars
One wall facing east consists almost entirely of a giant window
and you can enjoy that view from a spacious bed
There’s also a bathtub in the bathroom behind a glass wall
with a floor higher than the rest of the room
offering another comfortable place from which to look out
With a view no other hotel room in the city can beat
sales manager for the project known as the Tower Park Prague
Cerna said the room is now booked for about two nights a week with a number of reservations in the near future
and “a man has booked the room to propose to his fiancee.”
“I think it will be used for special occasions,” said Cerna
It’s an exclusive space with an exclusive view of Prague.”
Just a few steps down a spiral staircase from the room is the restaurant
which together with a cafe and a bar opened in October
where visitors are advised to book reservations at least a week in advance
Former President Vaclav Klaus was among those who’ve dined there
Chef Ondrej Soukup offers a wide range of cuisines
the kitchen is located slightly above the restaurant
and the staff must use a small lift to deliver meals
“That’s the only weak spot here,” Soukup said
placing a plate of food on the lift for the 12-second delivery
visitors can also look out from the observation deck at the mostly medieval spires that give Prague its charm
constructed to provide television and radio transmissions
was built on the site of what was once a 17th century Jewish cemetery
The project was ridiculed by many Czechs at the time
who called it a “space rocket,” “Bilak’s needle” and “Jakes’ finger,” named for notorious hard-line communist leaders Milous Jakes and Vasil Bilak
After the 1989 Velvet Revolution that replaced the communist regime with a democracy
But protests gradually died out after the level of radiation from transmitters was declared safe
Despite the later survey declaring its ugliness
the TV tower even beat in popularity the well-known tower of Old Town City Hall
The tower is also famous for one other thing: Giant three-dimensional babies
were originally installed as a temporary work in 2000
but they proved so popular that they were made a permanent feature
adding a humorous element to the tower Czechs love to hate
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While the Prague 3 neighborhood of Žižkov borders the city's main train station (Hlavní nádraží), the area has long lacked direct access to station. Travelers from Žižkov need to take a roundabout journey through Prague 1 to be able to get to Hlavní nádraží.
Not any longer: a new underground passageway from the station directly to Žižkov is currently under construction. It will run underneath the railway tracks and lead out the back of the station, to an area of Prague 3 that has itself seen a lot of renovations in recent years.
The new passageway won't be completed until later this year, but travelers can already make use of a temporary solution to get from Hlavní nádraží to Žižkov: a series of elevators that accomplishes the same journey.
"From Hlavní nádraží to Žižkov easily and safely thanks to new elevators from the 7th platform," Prague Integrated Transport (PID) writes on Facebook.
"Along with the construction of a new pathway under Hlavní nádraží in the direction of Žižkov to Winston Churchill Square, new elevators were built at the station's 7th platform [...] which you can now use for a safe journey."
"The elevator will take you to an underground corridor, which will lead you under the tracks of Hlavní nádraží to another elevator, which will take you to the surface. [From there] it is just a short walk down a makeshift pedestrian pathway toward Winston Churchill Square."
Long undeveloped, the Žižkov area behind Prague's main train station has seen some significant upgrades in recent years.
Nicknamed Churchill for its proximity to Winston Churchill Square in front of Prague's VŠE University of Economics and Business, the location now boasts residential and office buildings as well as restaurants and shopping options including a Lidl supermarket.
The underground passageway from Hlavní nádraží to Žižkov is expected to be completed in August 2021. The cost of the project, which also includes work on the train tracks above the passage, is estimated at 220 million crowns.
A winning design has been chosen for the site of the outdated telecommunication buildings in Prague 3–Žižkov at Olšanská and Jana Želivského streets.
Overview of Centrum Nového Žižkova. via Central Group
Proposal by Japan’s Sou Fujimoto via Central Group
Proposal from finalists Petitdidierprioux. via Central Group
The design will now be presented to the public, politicians and authorities by the authors and investors. Then it will only depend on politicians and authorities whether this complex will be realized, or whether it will be buried like Jan Kaplický’s so-called Octopus, Central Group said in a press release, referring to the proposed modern library that was never built.
At 96 meters, it was the tallest building at that time in Czechoslovakia, and tallest telecom building in Europe. Currently, the tallest building in the Czech Republic is the AZ Tower in Brno, South Moravia, at 111 meters.
The future of the former Žižkov Freight Station (nákladové nádraží Žižkov) in Prague 3 is finally becoming clear.
A draft memorandum on the use of the area is being finalized. Prague City Councilor Jan Chabr (United Force for Prague), responsible for property, said the draft could soon be be presented to the City Council.
Railway operation ceased in 2002 and the complex has served as a parking lot, a space for flea markets, a warehouse, and cultural events venue. It has also been used as a filming location. Talk of redeveloping the area goes back to 2005. The main station building, which opened in 1936, was designated a cultural monument in March 2013.
04 May 2025 08:15:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}MFK Chrudim won 2–1 over Zizkov on Sun
The current head to head record for the teams are Zizkov 5 win(s)
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches
Tomas Necid is the competition's top scorer (16)
Have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Zizkov and MFK Chrudim on Sun
04 May 2025 08:15:00 GMT?MFK Chrudim won 2–1 over Zizkov on Sun
04 May 2025 08:15:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Zizkov is playing home against MFK Chrudim on Sun
Documenting transformation|An exhibition of Czech photographer Dan Materna opened on April 1 in the historical part of a former distillery in Prague’s Smíchov district
documents the transformation of the distillery into the new gallery
mixing the words “museum” and “mausoleum.”
Czech comic strip|An exhibition dedicated to Zelený Raoul (Green Raoul), a comic strip focused on politics published in the pages of the Reflex magazine for 28 years and counting, is at the Dancing House Gallery between April 4 and Sep
The exhibition is being held to mark the 50th birthday of Green Raoul's creator
History-changing moment|The partnership between basketball player Michael Jordan and the Nike brand comes to life on the big screen on Air, which is at Kino Aero on April 7
both of them known for their acting careers
the movie follows the birth of the Air Jordan brand
Serbian drama|Serbian director Luka Mihailović’s debut feature Indigo Kristal is screening at Kino Pilotů (with English subtitles) on April 9
takes the responsibility for getting his younger brother on a safe and right path
and League of Distortion will play at Meet Factory on April 7
The power metal band Kamelot included the Prague stop on its European tour
which had as special guests the Tunisian progressive-metal band Myrath
and the fiery German band League of Distortion
Legendary guitarist|Catch a concert with U.S. guitar legend and songwriter Joe Satriani at the Prague Congress Center on April 7
The concert will be a medley of Satriani classics such as "Surfing With The Alien," "Cherry Blossoms," "Always With Me
Always With You," or "Flying In A Blue Dream" as well as samples from his new studio album.
Rising DJ|Miss Monique will be at Roxy Prague on April 8 with a DJ set showcasing her skills as one of the fastest-growing progressive house DJs in Europe
The Ukrainian DJ filmed a video podcast in Canada for the respected French channel Cercle
which has reached almost 3 million views after its publication 4 months ago
Murder mystery|A new English-language play will soon have its world premiere in Prague
which takes place behind the scenes in the world of daytime television production
It is directed by Lane Davies and stars Davies
Czech fairytale opera|Composer Antonín Dvořák's opera The Devil and Kate, which incorporates elements of Czech folklore, is at The National Theatre on April 9
Adapted by Czech 19th-century author Božena Němcová from a folk tale
the story follows the adventures of courageous Kate and shepherd Jirka as they play a trick on the devil Marbuel
Contemporary circus|Time and our daily sprint through life are the themes of Cirk La Putyka's Runners
which is at Jatka78 on April 7
consisting of a huge treadmill made to measure in the UK
which depicts the hectic pace of life via physical theatre and contemporary circus
courtesy of Chef Martin Jandík and his team
which will whip up experimental gastronomy dishes ranging from Mediterranean to Asian cuisine right before your eyes
the brunch ticket also includes entrance to the Kunsthalle Prague exhibition.
Vintage sale| Refresh your spring wardrobe in a sustainable way with the Vinokilo Vintage Kilo Sale at the Holešovická tržnice on April 7 and 8
The sale offers high-quality vintage clothes sold per kilo
from well-known brands from the last five decades
and an opportunity for new collaborations with vintage sellers
Egg hunt in Žižkov|Go egg hunting across Žižkov as part of Žižkonoce on April 9. You can start off on the trail at KC Vozovna, where you'll make a basket for the Easter eggs, then follow the five stops along the trail, each of them involving the completion of a small task, with a final stop in Atrium Žižkov.
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Horse racing|Kick off the 2023 racing season at Chuchle Arena Prague with an Easter program for children on April 7
The highlights of the afternoon program are the Gomba Handicap and the Great April Prize
while smaller viewers can enjoy an Easter program with activities such as egg painting