Letňany, Municipal district in northeastern Prague, Czech Republic
Description
Letňany is a residential district in northeastern Prague covering approximately 5.6 square kilometers. It features shopping centers, parks, schools, and various facilities that serve the daily needs of residents.
History
The area began as an agricultural settlement in 1307 and later became an industrial hub with aircraft manufacturers Avia and Letov. It was incorporated into Prague in 1968, marking a shift toward urban development.
Culture
The Aviation Museum houses a significant collection of aircraft and helicopters that tell the story of Czech aviation development. This reflects the area's industrial heritage and draws visitors interested in how technology shaped the district's identity.
Practical
The district is well connected by metro line C, which links the suburb to central Prague. Medical facilities, grocery stores, and restaurants are spread throughout the area and easy to access.
Did you know?
The district has become known for hosting large-scale concerts that draw international artists and thousands of spectators. Its open spaces provide room for events that bring people from across the region together.
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Kbely Aviation Museum
2 km
Staroboleslavská Svatá cesta
1.5 km
Stadion SK Prosek
1.1 km
Střední průmyslová škola na Proseku
1.4 km
Stará Aerovka
1.4 km
Listy ve větru
1.4 km
Mother with child
117 m
Fountain in front of municipal office in Letňany
328 m
Statue of basketball player in Letňany
1.2 km
Chapel of the Holy Cross in Letňany
409 m
Keramická plastika a vázy
1.6 km
Sedící dívka
405 m
Děti
1.5 km
Boží muka na křižovatce ulic Toužimská a Beranových ve Starých Letňanech
402 m
Jeníkovská kaple
1.5 km
Boží muka v ulici Ke stadionu
1.7 km
Relief from Rýmařovská 561
105 m
Dekorativní stěna
1.7 km
Fountain "Lentilka"
690 m
Library in Letňany
128 m
OK LETňany
680 m
Strážce
1.5 km
Dekorativní stěna
1.5 km
Sloup
1.4 km
Kovová plastika v ulici Novoborská na Proseku
1.4 km
Reclining woman
111 m
Pomník padlým u úřadu městské části Letňany
299 m
Sculpture in front of Tupolevova school
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