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Prague 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 📍 Discover the best things to do in Prague Thanks for subscribing! 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About us Contact us 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 07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}SK Prostejov won 2–1 over Zizkov on Fri 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 Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. Why not enjoy it with our daily newsletter? News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. 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 and website in this browser for the next time I comment About | Contact | Terms | Privacy 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 Let our English speaking specialist guide you to find the best mortgage offer tailored to your specific needs. 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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 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fait Gallery (@fait_gallery) 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 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nomad Disco (@nomaddiscoband) 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 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fujifilm ÄŒeská republika (@fujifilmcz) 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 Information on this page, including website, location, and opening hours, is subject to have changed since this page was last published. 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AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC 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 If a spectator with a valid ticket does not occupy his/her seat at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the event his/her right to that seat will be given to visitors without a reservation Explore CAMP's expert curated audio content on Bloomberg Connects Let our English speaking specialist guide you to find the best mortgage offer tailored to your specific needs. Free of charge, quick turnaround. 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 selected shots and favourite cocktails at great prices🍸🍹🍻 Every Monday-Thursday 17:00 to 19:00 & 21:00 to 22:00 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Third Coast Pizza (@third_coast_pizza) “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 This article was written in association with CTR Development, s.r.o. Read more about our sponsored content policy here 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 Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens Access to health care across rural Washington is a growing challenge © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by kc_vozovna (@kc_vozovna) 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