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Discovering Žižkov: A Historic Prague District Guide

Explore Žižkov, a picturesque district in Prague filled with 19th and 20th-century tenements, trendy bars, and historic landmarks like the Žižkov Television Tower and the Church of Saint Procopius. Learn about its rich history and notable buildings. Engage with key points of interest like the Lupáčova Primary School and Rajská Zahrada Park. Uncover the charm of this unique area through this comprehensive guide.

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Discovering Žižkov: A Historic Prague District Guide

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  1. ŽIŽKOV(P. Sajler, L. Aichingerová, A. Rotšeidl, J. Sajler)

  2. AMap of Žižkov

  3. Basic Information • Žižkov is a district of Prague which is located east of the center. • In this part of the city, there are many tenements from the 19thand 20th centuries. • There are also many bars, restaurants, cafes and Vietnamese trade shops.

  4. History • Žižkov was created in 1875, when it was separated from Královské Vinohrady. • Since 1960, it has beenthe main part of the city’sPrague 3 perimeter.

  5. Famous Buildings • The Žižkov Television Tower • The Church of Saint Procopius • The Church of Saint Roch • The National Memorial on Vítkov Hill

  6. The Žižkov Television Tower • It is the highest building in Žižkov. • It is 216 metres tall andwas built 20 years ago. • Thetower was designed by Václav Aulický.

  7. The Church of Saint Procopius • This church is located atSladkovský Square and is an architecturallydominant building inPrague. • It was opened in 1903 and completely renovated between 1992 and 1997.

  8. The Church of Saint Roch • This church wasbuilt in the Baroque style and is located at OlšanySquare. • It is the oldestchurch in Žižkov.

  9. The National Memorialon Vítkov Hill • This memorial was built in 1933, to revere the memory ofthe Czechoslovak Legion, who fought during World War I.

  10. Thenand Now • Lupáčova Primary School • The Church of The Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord • Rajská Zahrada Park • KostnickeSquare • Žižkov Gymnasium

  11. Lupáčova Primary School

  12. The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord

  13. Rajská Zahrada Park

  14. KostnickeSquare

  15. Žižkov Gymnasium

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