Žižkov, Prague

Name: Žižkov
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#74 among attractions in Prague

Nightlife, Entertainment district, Dancing, Franz Kafka

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Žižkov is a cadastral district of Prague, Czech Republic. Most of Žižkov lies in the municipal and administrative district of Prague 3, except for very small parts which are in Prague 8 and Prague 10. Prior to 1922, Žižkov was an independent city. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.1 mi²Coordinates: 50°5'14"N, 14°27'46"E

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Praha 3 (Žižkov)Prague Czech Republic

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Žižkov – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Žižkov Television Tower, National Monument in Vitkov, Atrium Flora, Negrelli Viaduct.

0.7 miSW
TV tower with observatory and restaurants
Žižkov Television Tower, Prague
18 min walk • The Žižkov Television Tower is a unique structure that punctuates the skyline of Prague, Czech Republic. Rising to a height of 216 meters, this unconventional tower is located in the district of Žižkov, a neighborhood known for its bohemian spirit and vibrant...
0.6 miW
Tomb, Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument in Vitkov, Prague
15 min walk • The National Monument at Vítkov in Prague stands as a testament to the resilience and history of the Czech people. Perched atop Vítkov Hill, this impressive structure is a symbol of national pride and a key landmark in the Czech Republic's capital city.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Atrium Flora, Prague
15 min walk • Atrium Flora in Prague is a shopping centre built in 2003, which is also connected to the Flora metro station on line A in the Žižkov district near Olšanské hřbitovy.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Negrelli Viaduct, Prague
29 min walk • The Negrelli Viaduct, Czech republic, is a railway bridge over the Štvanice island that connects the Masaryk Railway Station in Prague with Bubny.
0.8 miSW
Square
Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, Prague
22 min walk • Jiřího z Poděbrad Square is located in Vinohrady district in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is dominated by Art Nouveau Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord from 1932, which stands in the middle of it. The majority of the square is actually an urban park, there is also a stone fountain included.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Libeň Bridge, Prague
29 min walk • The Libeň Bridge is a bridge in Prague over the river Vltava. It connects the city quarter Holešovice on the left side with the city quarter Libeň on the right side of the river. It is the fifteenth bridge way down the river and there is a tram line on its roadway.
0.5 miSE
Art Nouveau architecture, Cemetery
Olšany Cemetery, Prague
13 min walk • Olšany Cemeteries is the largest graveyard in Prague, Czech Republic, once laid out for as many as two million burials. The graveyard is particularly noted for its many remarkable art nouveau monuments.
0.8 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague
22 min walk • The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord is a Roman Catholic church at Jiřího z Poděbrad Square in Prague's Vinohrady district. It was built between 1929 and 1932 and designed by the Slovene architect Jože Plečnik. Plečnik found the inspiration for this construction in old Christian and ancient patterns.
0.8 miW
Square
Dům Radost, Prague
22 min walk • Dům Radost is a functionalist building in Prague, Czech Republic. It is located next to Winston Churchill square in Žižkov district. It was built from 1932 to 1934. This 52 metres high building with 13 floors and cross floor plan inspired by French architect Le Corbusier was once the tallest office building in the country.
1 miNW
Theater
RockOpera Praha, Prague
27 min walk • Millennium Theatre is a theatre in Prague, Czech Republic. It has one of the largest auditoriums in the capital, with over 900 seats, and has staged many popular musicals as well as a whole array of cultural events.
~1870 ftS
Church
Church of Saint Roch, Prague
10 min walk • The Church of Saint Roch, located on Olšany Square, is the oldest church in present-day Žižkov, a cadastral district of Prague, Czech Republic. The Baroque structure was built between 1680 and 1682 by Jan Hainric, probably according to plans by the renowned French architect Jean Baptiste Mathey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Žižkov?

Nearby attractions include Parukářka, Prague (5 min walk), Church of Saint Roch, Prague (10 min walk), CETIN building, Prague (10 min walk), Prague 3, Prague (11 min walk).

How to get to Žižkov by public transport?

The nearest stations to Žižkov:

Bus

Ostroměčská • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)
Černínova • Lines: 133, 136, 207, 908, 909, 913 (4 min walk)

Tram

Olšanská • Lines: 26, 5, 9, 95 (8 min walk)
Biskupcova • Lines: 10, 11, 19, 5, 9, 95, 98 (8 min walk)

Metro

Flora • Lines: A (16 min walk)
Křižíkova • Lines: B (17 min walk)

Ferry

Rohanský ostrov • Lines: P7 (23 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (25 min walk)

Train

Praha-Bubny (38 min walk)