Prague 5, Administrative district on the western bank of Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic
Description
Prague 5 is a municipal district on the western bank of the Vltava River, encompassing several neighborhoods including Smíchov, Radlice, Košíře, and Barrandov. The area combines former industrial zones with modern commercial districts and residential neighborhoods.
History
The district received official status as a municipal part of Prague on July 1, 1973. This establishment brought significant changes to the area's local governance and administrative structure.
Culture
The Barrandov Film Studios shape the area's identity through their filmmaking legacy, while Smíchov transformed from industrial grounds into a modern commercial hub. This shift shows how the district adapted to new uses while keeping traces of its past.
Practical
The Anděl area offers extensive underground parking, multiple shopping centers, and office buildings for visitors and workers. Good infrastructure makes it easy to navigate and explore different parts of the district.
Did you know?
The district pioneered free public internet access for residents. This early initiative made it a technological leader in the capital.
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Poetry jukebox
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Church of Saints Philip and James at Malvazinky Cemetery
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Malvazinka
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Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk in Radlice
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Dub letní v ulici U Malvazinky
462 m
Pomník českým ženám v odboji
584 m
Pomník obětem 2. světové války v Radlicích
42 m
Druhá budova ČSOB v Radlicích
500 m
Statue of John of Nepomuk in Radlice
378 m
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569 m
Vila Tiller
475 m
Relation of Nature and Technology
379 m
Rezidence Neklanka
419 m
Vila Na Klavírce
570 m
Pomník Obětem náletu 14. února 1945 v Radlicích
372 m
Výmolova 38/1
428 m
Radlická 103
51 m
Pomník Antonína Žlábka na hřbitově Malvazinky
592 m
Column shrine at Malvazinky cemetery
364 m
Radlická 142
110 m
Most ulice U Dívčích hradů přes železniční trať
607 m
Centrální kříž na hřbitově Malvazinky
591 m
Kesnerka Living
497 m
Radlická 61
393 m
Cemetery cross in Malvazinky Cemetery
591 m
Pamětní deska Antonína Smetany na domě Pechlátova 49/3 v Radlicích
144 m
Naučná stezka Farkáň - Malvazinky
379 m
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