Veleslavín, Prague

Name: Veleslavín
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#499 among attractions in Prague

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Veleslavín is a district of Prague, part of Prague 6, situated in the west of the city approximately 5 km from Ruzyně International Airport. It was probably founded in the 10th or 11th century, first recorded in records from the nearby Břevnov Monastery, and has been part of Prague since 1922. As of 2006, 6,548 people live here. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.51 mi²Coordinates: 50°5'28"N, 14°21'29"E

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Praha 6 (Praha Šest 7)Prague Czech Republic

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

Nearby attractions include: Břevnov Monastery, Villa Müller, Obora Hvězda, Střešovice.

0.5 miS
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Břevnov Monastery, Prague
13 min walk • Břevnov Monastery is a Benedictine archabbey in the Břevnov district of Prague, Czech Republic. It was founded by Saint Adalbert, the second Bishop of Prague, in 993 AD with the support of Bohemian Duke Boleslaus. The first Benedictine male monastery in Bohemia, it also has the oldest tradition of beer brewing in the Czech Republic.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Villa Müller, Prague
24 min walk • The Villa Müller is a Modernist villa in Prague, Czech Republic built in 1930. It was designed by Adolf Loos as a residence for František Müller, co-owner of the Kapsa-Müller construction company from Pilsen.
1.4 miSW
Park
Obora Hvězda, Prague
35 min walk • Obora Hvězda is a 84 hectares forest park in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, which is now protected as a natural monument. It is located about 6 kilometres west of the city centre, surrounded by the neighbourhoods of Liboc, Břevnov, Bílá Hora and Ruzyně.
1 miE
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Střešovice, Prague
26 min walk • Střešovice is a neighborhood of green, quiet, village-like streets in the west of Prague. It is located in the Prague 6 district.
0.5 miS
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Břevnov, Prague
14 min walk • Břevnov is a district in the west of Prague, located in Prague 6. The district is home to the Břevnov Monastery. On the territory of Břevnov stems Brusnice brook. Břevnov was first mentioned in the 10th century. In 1907 was promoted to the city and since 1921 then became part of the City of Prague.
1.2 miNE
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Dejvice, Prague
31 min walk • Dejvice is a historical community, a municipal quarter of the Prague 6 district of Prague, Czech Republic. Its history can be traced back to the late Roman era.
1.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stadion Evžena Rošického, Prague
35 min walk • Stadion Evžena Rošického, also known simply as Strahov, is a multi-purpose stadium in Strahov, Prague in the Czech Republic. It hosted the 1978 European Athletics Championships and for many years this was the venue for main annual international track and field meet of Prague until Stadion Juliska took the role in 2002.
0.6 miW
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Petřiny, Prague
16 min walk • Petřiny is a neighbourhood in Prague comprising the oldest panel housing estate in the city. It officially comprises three microdistricts; Petřiny I, part of Veleslavín, and Petřiny II and III, belonging to Břevnov, all belonging to the administrative district Prague 6.
0.8 miNW
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Vokovice, Prague
21 min walk • Vokovice is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6. It has been a part of Prague since 1922 and as of 2006, 11,197 people live there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veleslavín?

Nearby attractions include Břevnov Monastery, Prague (13 min walk), Břevnov, Prague (14 min walk), Petřiny, Prague (16 min walk), Vokovice, Prague (21 min walk).

How to get to Veleslavín by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veleslavín:

Bus

Poliklinika Petřiny • Lines: 108, 164, 216 (3 min walk)
Vojenská nemocnice • Lines: 108, 216 (3 min walk)

Tram

Vojenská nemocnice • Lines: 1, 2, 96 (3 min walk)
Větrník • Lines: 1, 2, 96 (9 min walk)

Metro

Nádraží Veleslavín • Lines: A (14 min walk)
Bořislavka • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Train

Prague-Veleslavín (16 min walk)