Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Prague, Czechia

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.2 km
Ascend 31 m
Descend 21 m

Experience Prague in Czechia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in PragueIndividual Sights in Prague

Sight 1: Nová libeňská synagoga

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The New Libeň Synagogue is located in Prague 8 at the Palmovka crossroads. Today, it is sporadically used for cultural purposes, several times a year it is used by members of the Prague Jewish community, mainly by the Czech Union of Jewish Youth, for its original purpose, i.e. for worship, most recently for the celebration of the Passover holiday in the spring of 2019/5779.

Wikipedia: Nová synagoga (Libeň) (CS)

197 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Divadlo pod Palmovkou

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Palmovka Theatre, also known as the Theatre S. K. Neumann and the Urban and Regional Theatre, is a classic drama theatre located in the Prague district of Libeň at the bottom of Zenklova street in Prague near the intersection and subway station Palmovka. In addition to the main stage it has the attic theatre, a small studio theatre for more intimate performances.

Wikipedia: Divadlo pod Palmovkou (EN), Website

230 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Primátor Jan Podlipný

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Primátor Jan Podlipný

Jan Podlipný was a Prague lawyer, mayor of Prague (1897–1900) and member of the Czech Provincial Assembly for the Young Czech Party, the first mayor of the Czech Sokol Community (1889–1906). He organized the Collection of Laws concerning the state law of the Kingdom of Bohemia (1882) and was also the executive director of the Lawyers' Union. He was a man of rare character and noble morals. His wife was an important official of the association, Anna Podlipná.

Wikipedia: Jan Podlipný (CS)

235 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Löwitův mlýn

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Löwitův mlýn Petr Vilgus / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Great Mill, later called Löwit's Mill, is a historical building and cultural monument located in the Thomayer Gardens in Prague-Libeň near Rokytka below the Libeň Chateau west of Elsnic Square. The current appearance of the building dates back to 1747. In 2002, the mill was damaged by a great flood and since then it has been waiting for reconstruction and further use.

Wikipedia: Löwitův mlýn (CS)

507 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: svatý Vojtěch

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The Church of St. Adalbert in Prague 8-Libeň is a wooden Art Nouveau sacral building from 1904 to 1905 by architect Emil Králíček, who worked in the design office of builder Matěj Blecha. It currently serves the Roman Catholic Church and is a parish church. The church is located in the immediate vicinity of the Libeň Sokol Hall in U Meteoru Street.

Wikipedia: Kostel svatého Vojtěcha (Libeň) (CS)

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