Císařský Ostrov, River island in Prague, Czech Republic
Císařský Island is a large river island in the Vltava with an area of about 29 hectares within Prague. The site is served by several bridges and a pedestrian footway that connect different parts of the city.
The island received its name in the late 16th century when Czech nobles gave the land to Emperor Rudolf II for personal use. This imperial connection shaped the place's importance in Prague's history.
The island functions as a green passage between different city areas and provides paths for walking and cycling. Visitors use it daily to move between north and south Prague while experiencing nature in the middle of the city.
Visitors can reach the island via three bridges or a pedestrian footway and find wide, level paths for walking or cycling. The terrain is easy to cross and offers good orientation as it functions as a natural corridor between city districts.
The right side of the island preserves the last natural river section of the Vltava in Prague with visible rapids in their original form. This spot shows how the river looked before human changes.
Location: Prague
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
GPS coordinates: 50.11259,14.42128
Latest update: December 21, 2025 16:05
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