Střešovice is a neighborhood of green, quiet, village-like streets in the west of 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...

. It is located in the 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...

 district. Střešovice is often called the "local Beverly Hills" because it is home to some famous residents, including former President Václav Havel

Václav Havel

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. The neighborhood is a 10-minute walk from Prague Castle

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is a castle in Prague where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The Czech Crown Jewels are kept here...

, and 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. There is also a large military hospital (Ústřední vojenská nemocnice). The major sights include Villa Müller

Villa Muller

The Villa Müller is an architectural structure designed in 1930 by architect Adolf Loos, born in Brno, Austria-Hungary . The villa is located in Prague, Czech Republic. The house was designed originally for Mr. František Müller and his wife, Milada Müllerová.- History :The building was...

 by functionalist

Functionalism (architecture)

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 architect Adolf Loos

Adolf Loos

Adolf Franz Karl Viktor Maria Loos was a Moravian-born Austro-Hungarian architect. He was influential in European Modern architecture, and in his essay Ornament and Crime he repudiated the florid style of the Vienna Secession, the Austrian version of Art Nouveau...

 (1930) and The Church of St Norbert in Romanesque Revival

Romanesque Revival architecture

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 (1890-1891) style.

History

Střešovice (also known as Třešovice) appeared between the 10th and 11th centuries, and belonged to the Czech royal family until 1143, when the village was given to the Strahov Monastery. It remained in possession of the monastery until the 20th century.
By 1900 Střešovice had 2,500 habitats. In 1922, the number of dwellers grew to 3,879, and 254 houses connected to Prague as a part of the Prague-8 district. In 1949, the united part of Střešovice was integrated with the Prague 5

Prague 5

Prague 5, formally the Prague Municipal District , is a second-tier municipality in Prague. The administrative district of the same name consists of municipal districts Prague 5 and Slivenec....

 district, (with Břevnov

Břevnov

Břevnov is a district in the west of Prague, located in Prague 6. The district is home to the Břevnov Monastery .-Neighbouring districts:...

 and parts of Liboc

Liboc

Liboc is a district of the city of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is part of Prague 6, located near Divoká Šárka....

). Another part was integrated into 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...

 (with 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...

, Sedlec, Veleslavín

Veleslavín

Veleslavín is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6, situated in the west of the city approximately 5km from Ruzyně International Airport. It was probably founded in the 10th or 11th century and has been part of Prague since 1922. 6,531 people live here....

, Vokovice

Vokovice

Vokovice is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6.It has been a part of Prague since 1922 and as of 3.7.2006, 11,197 people live there....

 and parts of 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:...

, 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...

, Hradčany

Hradcany

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 and Liboc

Liboc

Liboc is a district of the city of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is part of Prague 6, located near Divoká Šárka....

). In 1960, almost the whole of Střešovice became part of a new district, called Prague 6. In 1990 the Střešovice became a part of Prague 6 municipality.

Etymology: Up to 933, the neighborhood was known as "Under union of Villiam Tressowicz". In 1845 it was renamed to Střešovice. There are a number of possible origins for the name. "Střešovice or Střiešovice" = "people of Střešovych or Střiešovich from individual name "Stress"(anxiety) or "Střieša"(edition), home creature named "Střezivoj" (the watchman) or the "Střezimír" (the worldwide watchman).

Transportation

The neighborhood served by tram routes 1, 2, and 18 and numerous bus routes, and the closest metro stations are Hradčanská

Hradcanská

Hradčanská is a Prague Metro station on Line A.-Exits:This station has only one exit toward Milady Horákové, where plenty of tram transfers are available. A second exit was not built, though it was planned.- External links :...

 and Dejvická

Dejvická

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...

. 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....

 is located approximately 7 kilometers west of Střešovice.

The Prague Transportation Museum is also in this neighborhood.

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