Na Prikope Street, Prague
Previously serving as a moat safeguarding the eastern perimeter of the city, Na P艡铆kop臎 traces the medieval walls of the Old Town, effectively dividing it from the New. Since long, it has stood as Prague's fashion hub, boasting a plethora of renowned retailers such as Benetton, Gant, Desigual, and Guess. The pedestrian zone and sidewalk caf茅s buzz with shoppers navigating between the upscale Myslbek shopping center and Slovansk媒 d暖m, home to a 10-screen multiplex cinema.
As one of the few relatively spacious thoroughfares in Prague, Na P艡铆kop臎 swiftly evolved into a major traffic artery. In 1875, the city's inaugural horse-drawn tramline commenced operations here, later electrified. In a pioneering move, M暖stek became Prague's first traffic-controlled intersection in 1919, transitioning to electrically regulated traffic signals in 1927, marking the city's second such installation.
By the 1960s, traffic congestion worsened, prompting the opening of the M暖stek metro station in 1978, with Line B extending along the street, nearly spanning its entire length. In 1985, the nearly century-old tramline was discontinued, finally transforming the thoroughfare into a pedestrian zone鈥攏ow a bustling commercial district and leisure promenade teeming with an array of new establishments.
A leisurely stroll provides an opportunity for window shopping, showcasing a blend of Czech brands interspersed with international chain stores, epitomizing Prague's identity as both a modern cosmopolitan metropolis and a historic European capital. Amidst the fashion boutiques and luxury shops, visitors will encounter the imposing National Bank headquarters, alongside many charming caf茅s.
As one of the few relatively spacious thoroughfares in Prague, Na P艡铆kop臎 swiftly evolved into a major traffic artery. In 1875, the city's inaugural horse-drawn tramline commenced operations here, later electrified. In a pioneering move, M暖stek became Prague's first traffic-controlled intersection in 1919, transitioning to electrically regulated traffic signals in 1927, marking the city's second such installation.
By the 1960s, traffic congestion worsened, prompting the opening of the M暖stek metro station in 1978, with Line B extending along the street, nearly spanning its entire length. In 1985, the nearly century-old tramline was discontinued, finally transforming the thoroughfare into a pedestrian zone鈥攏ow a bustling commercial district and leisure promenade teeming with an array of new establishments.
A leisurely stroll provides an opportunity for window shopping, showcasing a blend of Czech brands interspersed with international chain stores, epitomizing Prague's identity as both a modern cosmopolitan metropolis and a historic European capital. Amidst the fashion boutiques and luxury shops, visitors will encounter the imposing National Bank headquarters, alongside many charming caf茅s.
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Sight Name: Na Prikope Street
Sight Location: Prague, Czech Republic (See walking tours in Prague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Prague, Czech Republic
Create Your Own Walk in Prague
Creating your own self-guided walk in Prague is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Old Town Souvenir Shopping
Strolling through the Old Town of Prague, souvenir shopping becomes a delightful adventure. Indeed, it would be a pity to leave Prague without having explored its specialty shops and bringing home something truly original and unique to the city.
One of the prime spots for such endeavors is the Municipal House, a majestic Art Nouveau building that houses various shops and boutiques. Here,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
One of the prime spots for such endeavors is the Municipal House, a majestic Art Nouveau building that houses various shops and boutiques. Here,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
The Star茅 M臎sto (Old Town) of Prague is a former medieval settlement that is now a lively cobblestoned hub with landmark attractions.
The area was once separated from the outside world by a semi-circular moat and a wall, hugged by the Vltava river. The moat is now covered up by streets, which form the official boundary of the Old Town. One of them, called Na P艡铆kop臎 (literally 鈥淥n the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The area was once separated from the outside world by a semi-circular moat and a wall, hugged by the Vltava river. The moat is now covered up by streets, which form the official boundary of the Old Town. One of them, called Na P艡铆kop臎 (literally 鈥淥n the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
The Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov, is a part of the Old Town (Star茅 M臎sto) of Prague.
The area breathes history and is a captivating blend of ancient synagogues and other monuments that collectively reflect centuries of Jewish life in the city. Some synagogues are still acting, and others have been converted into art galleries and museums.
One such is the Spanish Synagogue, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
The area breathes history and is a captivating blend of ancient synagogues and other monuments that collectively reflect centuries of Jewish life in the city. Some synagogues are still acting, and others have been converted into art galleries and museums.
One such is the Spanish Synagogue, a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Prague Introduction Walking Tour
Nicknamed 鈥渢he City of a Hundred Spires,鈥� Prague is home to a wealth of attractions, including more than ten major museums, numerous theatres, galleries, and plethora of historic sights.
The Czech name Praha derives from an old Slavic word pr谩h, which means "ford" or "rapid", referring to the city's origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river. The legendary... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
The Czech name Praha derives from an old Slavic word pr谩h, which means "ford" or "rapid", referring to the city's origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river. The legendary... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Lesser Town Walking Tour
Mala Strana (or "Lesser Town") is a district in Prague situated on the left bank of the Vltava River. Renowned for its architectural beauty, this is one of the capital's most historically significant neighborhoods. Back in the Middle Ages, it was predominantly populated by ethnic Germans and, in later years, despite the prevalence of Baroque in its architecture, largely retained its... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
New Town Walking Tour
The youngest (founded in 1348) and the largest (three times the size of the Old Town), the New Town (or Nove Mesto) of Prague is one of the five originally independent townships that today form the historic center of the Czech capital. This vibrant district offers a mix of historical charm and modern amenities and is traditionally dense with tourists.
At its heart lies Wenceslas Square, a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
At its heart lies Wenceslas Square, a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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