Prague-West District, Administrative district in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.
Description
Prague-West District forms a crescent shape around the capital and contains approximately 79 municipalities of varying sizes. The landscape transitions from flat northern areas to rolling hills in the south, dotted with towns, villages, and rural settlements.
History
The area was established as an administrative district in 1960 and has been significant to Czech history for centuries. Archaeological remains such as the Celtic settlement of Závist and medieval fortress Levý Hradec reveal layers of past occupation and settlement.
Culture
The towns and villages here maintain local traditions that shape community life in visible ways. Churches, town squares, and local markets serve as gathering places where residents connect and celebrate together.
Practical
Major highways connect the district to Prague and provide easy access to different parts of the area. When visiting, plan to use regional transport or a car, as the municipalities are scattered across the territory.
Did you know?
Průhonice Castle and its park are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and showcase exceptional landscape design. This baroque castle lies within the district and draws visitors interested in exploring both gardens and architectural details.
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Prague Astronomical Clock
15.5 km
Prague Castle
14.7 km
Charles Bridge
14.9 km
National Theatre
14.7 km
Dancing House
14.5 km
Infant Jesus of Prague
14.4 km
St. Vitus Cathedral
14.5 km
National Library of the Czech Republic
15.2 km
Lennon Wall
14.6 km
Karlštejn Castle
9.2 km
Vyšehrad
14.2 km
Old Town Square
15.6 km
Great Strahov Stadium
13.1 km
National Museum in Prague
15.7 km
Church of Our Lady before Týn
15.7 km
Statue of St. Wenceslaus
15.7 km
Powder Tower
16 km
Žižkov Television Tower
17.1 km
Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
15.5 km
Petřín Lookout Tower
13.7 km
Old New Synagogue
15.6 km
Josefov
15.6 km
Velká Amerika
6.8 km
Estates Theatre
15.7 km
Old Town
15.4 km
Clementinum
15.2 km
St. Nicholas Church
14.5 km
Vyšehrad cemetery
14.2 km
Dobřichovice
Libčice nad Vltavou
Vrané nad Vltavou
Černolice
Černošice
Slapy
Řevnice
Úholičky
Červený Újezd
Pohoří
Dobříč
Psáry
Bojanovice
Buš
Jílové u Prahy
Davle
Kamenný Přívoz
Hradištko
Hostivice
Rudná
Roztoky
Jíloviště
Libeř
Drahelčice
Měchenice
Březová-Oleško
Svrkyně
Ptice
Štěchovice
Nučice
Řitka
Jinočany
Chrášťany
Dobrovíz
Tursko
Petrov
Kytín
Vestec
Jesenice
Tachlovice
Trnová
Únětice
Zbuzany
Třebotov
Zahořany
Jeneč
Ořech
Kněževes
Mníšek pod Brdy
Líšnice
Všenory
Ohrobec
Okoř
Klínec
Velké Přílepy
Bratřínov
Průhonice
Zlatníky-Hodkovice
Hvozdnice
Čisovice
Horoměřice
Chýně
Karlík
Chýnice
Kosoř
Statenice
Středokluky
Okrouhlo
Tuchoměřice
Lichoceves
Roblín
Úhonice
Vonoklasy
Lety
Dolní Břežany
Číčovice
Zvole
Holubice
Choteč
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