Vinohrady Walking Tour (Self Guided), Prague
Vinohrady is a wonderful part of the city with a name that means vineyards. Turn the clock back to the 14th century and the area was covered with vines, planted under the orders of Czech king Charles IV. Today, Vinohrady is still noted for its vineyards.
Sample the wines of the region at Vineyard Gazebo, which is surrounded by vine-growing lands. Stay for a meal or snack at the Gr茅bovka Pavilion garden caf茅. Look at its replica of the original 19th-century bowling alley that used to be a part of the family gardens here.
The vineyards and caf茅 are located within Havl铆膷kovy sady, or "Grebovka. This is the second largest park in the city and an idyllic place for picnics and walks among an area of gassy expanses, pavilions, statues and lakes. The park鈥檚 design was inspired by the Italian Renaissance and also boasts a grotto, magnificent city views and Villa Grebe, a beautiful Neo-Renaissance villa that stands in a landscaped terrace garden.
Unwind at N谩m臎st铆 M铆ru (Peace Square), a serene plaza dominated by the Neo-Gothic Church of St. Ludmila. There are many other architectural highlights to explore while you are in the district. They include the Neo-Renaissance Municipal Theatre of Kr谩lovsk茅 ('Royal') Vinohrady. Admire its two large allegorical winged statues of Comedy and Tragedy.
Sample the wines of the region at Vineyard Gazebo, which is surrounded by vine-growing lands. Stay for a meal or snack at the Gr茅bovka Pavilion garden caf茅. Look at its replica of the original 19th-century bowling alley that used to be a part of the family gardens here.
The vineyards and caf茅 are located within Havl铆膷kovy sady, or "Grebovka. This is the second largest park in the city and an idyllic place for picnics and walks among an area of gassy expanses, pavilions, statues and lakes. The park鈥檚 design was inspired by the Italian Renaissance and also boasts a grotto, magnificent city views and Villa Grebe, a beautiful Neo-Renaissance villa that stands in a landscaped terrace garden.
Unwind at N谩m臎st铆 M铆ru (Peace Square), a serene plaza dominated by the Neo-Gothic Church of St. Ludmila. There are many other architectural highlights to explore while you are in the district. They include the Neo-Renaissance Municipal Theatre of Kr谩lovsk茅 ('Royal') Vinohrady. Admire its two large allegorical winged statues of Comedy and Tragedy.
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Vinohrady Walking Tour Map
Guide Name: Vinohrady Walking Tour
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Prague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Author: naomi
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Prague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Author: naomi
1) Peace Square, National House of Vinohrady
2) Peace Square, Vinohrady Theatre
3) Peace Square, Church of Saint Ludmila
4) Belehradska Street, Tylovo Square
5) Belehradska Street corner with Koubkova Street
6) Safarikova Street corner with U Zvonarky Street
7) Zahrebska Street corner with Safarikova Street
8) Safarikova Street
9) Safarikova Street, Zvonarka Restaurant
10) Francouzska Street
11) Francouzska Street
12) Havlickovy Gardens, Grotta
13) Havlickovy Gardens, Grobe Villa
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