Starý Vítkovský tunel, Cultural heritage tunnel in Žižkov, Czech Republic.
The Starý Vítkovský tunel is a traffic tunnel in Žižkov that runs about 530 meters (1,740 feet) through the city, linking Vinohrady and Žižkov. It features a single-barrel design with a vaulted ceiling built from brick and stone, preserving its original structure to this day.
Construction of the tunnel started in 1904 and finished in 1911 as part of Prague's major infrastructure expansion in the early 1900s. This project was a key step in modernizing the city's transportation system at that time.
The tunnel is a protected monument showing how Prague modernized its infrastructure in the early 1900s. Visitors can still see the craftsmanship of that era reflected in the construction details that have survived to today.
The tunnel is accessible by several tram and bus lines that regularly serve the entrances throughout the day. Pedestrians can walk through it using the side passage while staying aware of vehicle traffic passing nearby.
Even though the tunnel primarily serves traffic, it also has dedicated pedestrian passages on the sides, which shows unusual safety planning in early 1900s infrastructure. This dual-purpose design makes it a rare example of how older tunnels can still serve different types of movement today.
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