Dejvická
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Dejvická is a Prague Metro
station and terminus of Line A. It lies at the western end of the main boulevard Evropská Třída, and is served by buses which run to Ruzyně International Airport
. The station was opened on 12 August 1978 as a part of the line. It was formerly known as Leninova after Vladimir Lenin
, and renamed Dejvická in 1990 following the Velvet Revolution
. It serves and is named after the Dejvice
district of Prague 6
.
Prague Metro
The Prague Metro is a subway, underground public transportation network in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the fastest means of transportation around the city and serves about one and a half million passengers a day, which makes it the seventh busiest metro system in Europe and the most-used in the...
station and terminus of Line A. It lies at the western end of the main boulevard Evropská Třída, and is served by buses which run to Ruzyně International Airport
Ruzyne International Airport
-Ruzyně today:Most flights depart Ruzyně Airport from the North Terminals . The South Terminals handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft....
. The station was opened on 12 August 1978 as a part of the line. It was formerly known as Leninova after Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin was a Russian Marxist revolutionary and communist politician who led the October Revolution of 1917. As leader of the Bolsheviks, he headed the Soviet state during its initial years , as it fought to establish control of Russia in the Russian Civil War and worked to create a...
, and renamed Dejvická in 1990 following the Velvet Revolution
Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution or Gentle Revolution was a non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia that took place from November 17 – December 29, 1989...
. It serves and is named after the Dejvice
Dejvice
Dejvice is a historical community, a municipal quarter of the Prague 6 district of Prague, Czech Republic. Its history can be traced back to the late Roman era. Dejvice is known for its appeal to the upper middle class, and as a university district...
district of Prague 6
Prague 6
Prague 6, formally the municipal district Prague 6 , is the largest Prague district.It is located in the north-west of Prague...
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Exits
The station has two exits- Western exit leading to Evropská Třída
- Eastern exit leading to Victory Square .
External links
- http://www.angrenost.cz/metro/a/de.php Gallery and information (English)
- http://www.dpp.cz/en/