Prague 5
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Prague 5, formally the Prague Municipal District (Městská čast Praha 5), is a second-tier municipality in Prague
. The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name consists of municipal districts Prague 5 and Slivenec.
Prague 5 is one of the largest districts of Prague located at the west side of the Vltava
river.
It is compromised of Smíchov
, Radlice
, Košíře
, Barrandov, Zlíchov, Zličín
, Jinonice
, Hlubočepy, Motol, Slivenec, Butovice, Chuchle, Klukovice, as well as a very small part of Malá Strana
.
The district was the first one in Prague that offered free wireless internet connection to its citizens.
Prague 5 is growing more important since the reconstruction of Anděl
on Smíchov. Now, Anděl is the heart of Prague 5, with thousands of offices and one big shopping mall
. Also, the underground garages in Anděl are the biggest in Prague. Prague 5 is very easily accessible by public transport: Metro line B
, dozens of tram lines and buses.
considered to be a “good address" in Prague. Most important landmarks besides the Barrandov Film Studios are the Barrandov Terraces
(Barrandovské Terasy), a former functional luxury restaurant with a splendid view on Vltava river.
New Barrandov is noted for its unique tram stations. The Hlubočepy-Sídliště Barrandov route (tram no.20, 12 or 14) was opened in 2003 and is without a doubt the most interesting in Prague. Architect, Patrik Kotas, designed the ultra-modern stations that create a unique feature from the boring, grey walls.
Brewery. Smíchov has undergone a remarkable change during the past few years. This workers’ district has been transformed into a district of ultra-modern offices, shopping centres and multiplex cinemas. The central point is the crossroads called Anděl and the Metro station of the same name. How did this place get its name? There once used to be a classicistic building with a brewery, adorned by a painted fresco of an angel which, however, had to make way for the construction of the Prague Metro in 1980. Also in the neighbourhoods: The Anděl Media Centre, which is the site of the editorial offices of Mladá Fronta Dnes, Lidové Noviny, and Radio Expres.
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
. The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name consists of municipal districts Prague 5 and Slivenec.
Prague 5 is one of the largest districts of Prague located at the west side of the Vltava
Vltava
The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, running north from its source in Šumava through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague, merging with the Elbe at Mělník...
river.
It is compromised of Smíchov
Smíchov
Smíchov is a district of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and is part of Prague 5. It is located on the west bank of the Vltava river....
, Radlice
Radlice
Radlice is name of more sites:* Radlice * Radlice, Pyrzyce County* Radlice, Choszczno County...
, Košíře
Košíre
Košíře is a part of a municipal area Prague 5. It is situated in a valley of Motol brook between the city quarters Smíchov and Motol. Košíře was an autonomous city during 1896-1921.- History :...
, Barrandov, Zlíchov, Zličín
Zličín
Zličín is a district and cadastral area in the west of Prague, located in an administrative district of the same name, which is part of Prague 5 in the old system and governs the cadastral areas Zličín, Sobín and the northern part of Třebonice...
, Jinonice
Jinonice
Jinonice is a district of Prague, mostly part of Prague 5, but a small area is part of Prague 13. It is located on the north edge of Prokopské Údolí national park. Jinonice has been considered a part of Prague city since 1922....
, Hlubočepy, Motol, Slivenec, Butovice, Chuchle, Klukovice, as well as a very small part of Malá Strana
Malá Strana
Malá Strana is a district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, and one of its most historic regions.The name translated into English literally means "Little Side", though it is frequently referred to as "Lesser Town", "Lesser Quarter", or "Lesser Side"...
.
The district was the first one in Prague that offered free wireless internet connection to its citizens.
Prague 5 is growing more important since the reconstruction of Anděl
Andel (neighborhood)
Anděl is a busy crossing and its immediate neighbourhood in Prague 5's central quarter of Smíchov. The name means angel in the Czech language and originates from the 19th century U zlatého anděla pub originally named after an angel statue in front of it...
on Smíchov. Now, Anděl is the heart of Prague 5, with thousands of offices and one big shopping mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
. Also, the underground garages in Anděl are the biggest in Prague. Prague 5 is very easily accessible by public transport: Metro line B
Line B (Prague Metro)
Line B is a line on Prague Metro. Chronologically the third to open, it was first opened in 1985 and continued to expand in the 1990s. Currently it is the longest line in the network with 24 stations and of track.-History:-External links:...
, dozens of tram lines and buses.
Barrandov
Barrandov originated as a film producing borough. The film studios, which are active even today, were soon surrounded by many beautiful villas of the First Republic and consequently a small garden town developed. This part of Barrandov is till todayconsidered to be a “good address" in Prague. Most important landmarks besides the Barrandov Film Studios are the Barrandov Terraces
Barrandov Terraces
Barrandov Terraces is a complex of buildings in the southern part of Prague, Czech Republic. It is dominated by the functional view restaurant Terraces designed by architect Max Urban . Barrandov Terraces are a part of the project of Václav M. Havel for the construction of a neighbourhood on the...
(Barrandovské Terasy), a former functional luxury restaurant with a splendid view on Vltava river.
New Barrandov is noted for its unique tram stations. The Hlubočepy-Sídliště Barrandov route (tram no.20, 12 or 14) was opened in 2003 and is without a doubt the most interesting in Prague. Architect, Patrik Kotas, designed the ultra-modern stations that create a unique feature from the boring, grey walls.
Smíchov
Textile factories, breweries, railway carriages – the industrial history of Prague was written in Smíchov. Today, the industrial era is recalled only by the sizeable area of the StaropramenStaropramen
Staropramen Brewery is the second largest brewery in the Czech Republic, situated in the Smíchov district of Prague. It was founded in 1869 and the brand name Staropramen, literally meaning “old spring,” was registered in 1911...
Brewery. Smíchov has undergone a remarkable change during the past few years. This workers’ district has been transformed into a district of ultra-modern offices, shopping centres and multiplex cinemas. The central point is the crossroads called Anděl and the Metro station of the same name. How did this place get its name? There once used to be a classicistic building with a brewery, adorned by a painted fresco of an angel which, however, had to make way for the construction of the Prague Metro in 1980. Also in the neighbourhoods: The Anděl Media Centre, which is the site of the editorial offices of Mladá Fronta Dnes, Lidové Noviny, and Radio Expres.
Malá Strana
Prague 5 covers also 4% of Malá Strana and it is only the few blocks of buildings which were part of the former village Ujezd, today surrounded by Vítězná Street, Janáčkov Embankment, Petřínská, Mělnická, Plaská Streets, as well as a part of the Vltava near the bridge Most Legí.Further quarters with special landmarks
- Radlice and Kosire - quiet centrally located residential areas with ancient mansions and family homes
- Chuchle - noted for its horseracing events on the Prague racecourse Velká Chuchle
- Zličin - big industrial area located at the motorways with many shopping centres