Žižkov, Urban district in Prague, Czech Republic
The Žižkov district extends across the right bank of the Vltava River, containing residential areas, commercial zones, and numerous green spaces throughout its territory.
During World War II, local families participated in the resistance movement by providing assistance to parachutists involved in operations against German forces.
The district maintains numerous theaters, including the Jára Cimrman Theatre and Ponec Theatre, which present regular performances of Czech dramatic productions.
The Olšany Cemetery and New Jewish Cemetery contain the final resting places of notable figures, with Franz Kafka's grave located in the latter.
The district contains the highest concentration of bars and restaurants per person among all Prague neighborhoods, numbering over 300 establishments within its boundaries.
Location: Prague
Shares border with: Libeň, Karlín, Vysočany, New Town, Hrdlořezy, Malešice, Vinohrady, Strašnice
GPS coordinates: 50.08720,14.46280
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
Žižkov Television Tower
1.1 km
National Monument in Vitkov
965 m
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord
1.3 km
Negrelli Viaduct
1.8 km
John Zizka Memorial
985 m
Štvanice Footbridge
1.6 km
Invalidovna
882 m
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
1.2 km
Musical Theatre Karlín
1.6 km
Riegrovy sady
1.8 km
New Jewish Cemetery
1.2 km
Dům Radost
1.5 km
Židovské pece
1.1 km
Nákladové nádraží Žižkov
973 m
Rohanský ostrov
1.3 km
Žižkovské divadlo Járy Cimrmana
974 m
Church of the Dormition
1.1 km
Chopinova 4
1.6 km
Church of Saint Procopius, Žižkov
935 m
Starý Vítkovský tunel
310 m
Military History Institute in Prague
1.3 km
Palác Akropolis
1.1 km
Monument to Dýmová Hora
1.8 km
Palác Vinohrady
1.2 km
Meziměstská telefonní ústředna
1.1 km
Church of Saint Roch
553 m
Langweil’s Model of Prague
1.8 km
Old Jewish Cemetery
1.1 kmReviews
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