Košíře, Prague

Name: Košíře
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#491 among attractions in Prague

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Košíře is a district of Prague, part of the municipal area Prague 5. It is situated in the valley of the Motol brook between the districts Smíchov and Motol. Košíře became a town in 1896 and was joined onto Prague in 1921. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.25 mi²Coordinates: 50°4'13"N, 14°22'48"E

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Praha 5Prague Czech Republic

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

Nearby attractions include: Petřínská rozhledna, Strahov Monastery, Strahov, Nový Smíchov.

1.1 miNE
378m cast-iron tower with viewing deck
Petřínská rozhledna, Prague
29 min walk • Petřínská rozhledna, often referred to as the Petřín Lookout Tower, is a striking feature in the picturesque cityscape of Prague, Czech Republic. Resembling a mini version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, this steel framework tower stands at 63.5 meters tall and offers...
1.2 miN
Baroque church, ornate halls and a library
Strahov Monastery, Prague
31 min walk • Perched atop a hill overlooking the charming city of Prague, Strahov Monastery is a historic jewel that has been a beacon of spirituality and culture for centuries. Founded in 1143 by the Premonstratensian order, this magnificent complex is not only one of the oldest...
1.2 miN
Museum
Strahov, Prague
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Prague, Strahov is a historic district that is as much a cradle of Czech culture as it is a beacon of baroque architecture. Known primarily for its commanding Strahov Monastery, this area offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets...
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nový Smíchov, Prague
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Prague's bustling Anděl district, Nový Smíchov stands as a modern testament to the city's embrace of contemporary lifestyle and commerce. This expansive shopping and entertainment center, which opened its doors in 2001, has quickly become a...
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Great Strahov Stadium, Prague
20 min walk • Great Strahov Stadium, nestled within the picturesque city of Prague, Czech Republic, stands as a colossal relic of the country's communist past. This massive stadium, once the world's largest, has a history that is as grand as its scale.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Petřín, Prague
30 min walk • Petřín is a hill in the centre of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises 327 m above sea level and some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague.
1.3 miNE
Bronze sculptures of political prisoners
Memorial to the Victims of Communism, Prague
34 min walk • The Memorial to the victims of Communism is a series of statues in Prague commemorating the victims of the communist era between 1948 and 1989. It is located at the base of Petřín hill, Újezd street in the Malá Strana or the Lesser Town area.
1.4 miNW
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Břevnov Monastery, Prague
36 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.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Štefánik's Observatory, Prague
28 min walk • Štefánik's Observatory is an astronomical observatory on Petřín hill in the center of Prague founded 1928 and named after Slovak astronomer Milan Rastislav Štefánik.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Church
Josef Sudek Gallery, Prague
36 min walk • The Josef Sudek Gallery is near Hradčany in Prague, in a house where Josef Sudek lived from 1959 until his death. Part of his photographic output was transferred to the MDA in Prague in the years 1978–1988. Since 1989 the MDA in Prague has also administered his flat, where the gallery opened in 1995.
1.1 miNE
Church
Cathedral of St Lawrence, Prague
29 min walk • The Church of Saint Lawrence in Prague is a church of the Old Catholic Church of the Czech Republic. It is located on Petřín hill, next to Petřín Lookout Tower and the Hunger Wall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Košíře?

Nearby attractions include Abbey of St. Gabriel, Prague (20 min walk), Great Strahov Stadium, Prague (20 min walk), Prague 5, Prague (24 min walk).

How to get to Košíře by public transport?

The nearest stations to Košíře:

Bus

Klamovka • Lines: 123, 149, 167, 191, 265 (1 min walk)
Jinonická • Lines: 149 (4 min walk)

Tram

Klamovka • Lines: 10, 15, 16, 9, 98, 99 (1 min walk)
U Zvonu • Lines: 10, 15, 16, 9, 98, 99 (9 min walk)

Train

Praha-Cibulka (23 min walk)
Praha-Jinonice (28 min walk)

Metro

Radlická • Lines: B (24 min walk)
Anděl • Lines: B (27 min walk)