U modré štiky

U modré štiky is a tenement building with an integrated cinema located at the corner of Karlova and Liliová streets in Old Town. The structure houses residential apartments above and a movie theater on the lower level.

The cinema opened in September 1907 as Prague's first permanent movie theater under V. Ponrepo's management. This milestone established the location as a significant moment in the city's early cinema history.

The building takes its name from a blue pike that once decorated its facade as a distinctive marker. This name connected it to earlier establishments that operated at the same spot.

The theater presents a mix of Czech and international films with multiple subtitle options for viewers. Its corner location makes it easy to find while remaining well-integrated into the surrounding Old Town area.

Local tradition recounts that King Wenceslas IV and his magician Zito often gathered at a tavern that previously occupied this exact location. This connection links the spot to Prague's medieval past.

Location: Old Town

Location: Prague 1

Inception: 1905

Official opening: September 15, 1907

Address: Karlova 180/20

GPS coordinates: 50.08594,14.41631

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02