Stodůlky, Residential district in southwestern Prague, Czech Republic
Stodůlky is a residential district in southwestern Prague covering about 9.6 square kilometers with multiple housing complexes, parks, and the Church of St. James the Great. Five Metro Line B stations run through the area and link it to the rest of the city.
The settlement began in 1159 as a small farming village and later became an independent municipality in 1849. It joined Prague's city limits in 1974 and has since developed into a modern residential area.
The historic core of this district keeps its original village feel, with the 13th-century Church of St. James the Great and a Baroque chapel that still define the area today. These old buildings serve as focal points where residents and visitors connect with the neighborhood's roots.
The district is well served by public transport, with five Metro Line B stations providing direct connections to downtown Prague. This layout makes the area easy to reach for commuters and visitors while keeping traffic away from the city center.
The name Stodůlky comes from the Czech word 'stodola' meaning barn, keeping alive the agricultural past of what was once a farming village. This linguistic link connects today's residential neighborhood to its rural heritage.
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