Prague 7
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Prague 7 is a municipal district (městská část) in Prague
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...

, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....

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The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name consists of the quarters Letná
Letná
Letná is an informal quarter of Prague, the Czech Republic. It belongs to Holešovice and Bubeneč quarters.The main part of Letná is Letná Plain , a large empty plain, and Letná Park . The football stadium of AC Sparta Prague, Generali Arena, is located here....

, Holešovice
Holešovice
Holešovice is a suburb in the north of Prague situated on a meander of the river Vltava, which makes up the main part of the district Prague 7...

, Bubny, Bubeneč
Bubeneč
Bubeneč is a district in the north-west of Prague, located half-and-half in Prague 6 and Prague 7. Sparta Prague football club and their stadium Generali Arena lie on the south-eastern edge of Bubeneč.-Neighbouring districts:...

, Troja as well as a small part of Liben
Liben
Libeň is a Cadastral area and district of Prague. It was connected to Prague in 1901.- People :* Herz Homberg, born here* Ernestine Schumann-Heink, born here* Bohumil Hrabal, lived here...

. Its one of the smallest Prague districts and stretches along the left bank 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...

, representing a peaceful extension to Prague city centre. In the Northern part is located Troja with the world famous Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo is a zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was opened in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague. The zoo occupies 45 hectares and houses about 4,400 animals that represent 670 species...

. It's the metro line C that links Prague 7 to the city centre.

Prague 7 is known for the Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo is a zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was opened in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague. The zoo occupies 45 hectares and houses about 4,400 animals that represent 670 species...

 as well as for the stadium of the famous Czech soccer club AC Sparta, the cultural centre DOX and the former trade fair centre Veletržní palác. Its parks Stromovka and Letná rank among the biggest in the capital.

Letná

Letná
Letná
Letná is an informal quarter of Prague, the Czech Republic. It belongs to Holešovice and Bubeneč quarters.The main part of Letná is Letná Plain , a large empty plain, and Letná Park . The football stadium of AC Sparta Prague, Generali Arena, is located here....

 is the most beautiful part of the whole district. It is mainly thanks to Letenské Sady which lies beneath the summit of Letenský Hill. During a walk through this well-maintained park, the whole of Prague city centre is spread out before one’s eyes. The main viewpoint is on the foundations of the former Stalin Memorial. The Letenský Manor (Letenský zámeček), with its extensive gardens and snack-bar, ranks among the most popular destinations in this area.

Holešovice

Holešovice
Holešovice
Holešovice is a suburb in the north of Prague situated on a meander of the river Vltava, which makes up the main part of the district Prague 7...

 quarter is a former industrial suburb, still reflecting the 19th century in its solitary smoke-stacks and factory sheds of our grandmothers’ times. The area beneath Letná Hill, however, is not only a working-class quarter. For example, the building of the former Veletržní (fair) Palace is a functional jewel originating from the First Republic, and currently the home of the National Gallery. Also interesting: DOX, a recently renovated exhibition venue, which similarly offers a wide range of the contemporary arts. Very popular are the new residential areas at the banks of Vltava.

Bubeneč

Bubeneč
Bubeneč
Bubeneč is a district in the north-west of Prague, located half-and-half in Prague 6 and Prague 7. Sparta Prague football club and their stadium Generali Arena lie on the south-eastern edge of Bubeneč.-Neighbouring districts:...

 belongs partly to Prague 7 and partly to Prague 6. In Prague 7 its known as seat of the soccer club AC Sparta. As Letná and Stromovká parks are only a stone's throw away from it, it is very popular as residential area.

Troja

A very "green" quarter that is situated directly at the banks of the Vltava. Troja is famous for Troja Palace, the botanical garden and the Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo is a zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was opened in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague. The zoo occupies 45 hectares and houses about 4,400 animals that represent 670 species...

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