Vršovice – Prague 10: places of interest
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🌳 Vršovice Square and 🏰 Vršovice Chateau
Rangherka (Vršovice Chateau) is a former silk factory, a state-protected neo-Renaissance building from the 19th century. From the terrace in front of it you’ll enjoy a wonderful view on the Vršovice square.
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💒 St Nicholas Church
This building is the third church on this site.
The first Christian church here was built in the 11th century. The previous Gothic building was replaced in 1704, then it was expanded in 19th century and renovated for several times until now.
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💒 Husův sbor
This church was built in 1930 and it is a remarkable example of Czech constructivism. A unique feature of this place is the theater hall as a part of the sacral building.
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🌳 Svatopluk Čech Square
It is a large square with a park, a church and two playgrounds. It was founded in 1910 and named after the Czech poet Svatopluk Čech.
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💒 St. Wenceslas Church
It is a Roman Catholic church, built in 1930 as a commemoration of the 1,000th anniversary of the death of St. Wenceslas. The building is dominated by the 50-metre tower.
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🏭 Koh-i-Noor factory
Koh-i-Noor Waldes has been well-known by mass production of snaps, pins and other metal fittings and notions since 1902.
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⚽️ Eden Arena
It’s a home stadium to Slavia Prague @slaviapraha, professional football club founded in 1892, the second most successful club in the country. Eden Arena is the most modern football stadium in the Czech Republic.
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⚽️ Dolíček Stadium
It’s a home stadium to Bohemians 1905 @bohemians_praha_1905. The stadium was opened in 1932 for a match against SK Slavia Prague. It’a multipurpose stadium used primarily for football matches.
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🌳 Heroldovy sady
This is one of the favorite places of the residents of the district. There is a lawn for picnics, a playground, a small library, and a piano.