Petschek Villa, Prague

Name: Petschek Villa
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#247 among attractions in Prague

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The Petschek Villa is a palatial home built by Otto Petschek in the early 1920s in Prague. Since 1945 it has been the residence of the United States Ambassadors first to Czechoslovakia, and subsequently, to the Czech Republic. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 50°6'2"N, 14°24'19"E

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Praha 6 (Praha Šest 7)Prague Czech Republic

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Petschek Villa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Vitus Cathedral, Queen Anne's Summer Palace, Lobkowicz Palace, Rosenberg Palace.

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Church
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Villa Bílek, Prague
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Petschek Villa?

Nearby attractions include Vila Lanna, Prague (5 min walk), Bubeneč, Prague (6 min walk), Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre, Prague (8 min walk), Semafor, Prague (9 min walk).

How to get to Petschek Villa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Petschek Villa:

Bus

Radnice Praha 6 • Lines: 108 (5 min walk)
Hradčanská • Lines: 131, 854, 858, 907, 909 (7 min walk)

Tram

Hradčanská • Lines: 1, 18, 2, 20, 25, 26, 8, 91, 96 (6 min walk)
Chotkovy sady • Lines: 12, 18, 2, 20 (10 min walk)

Metro

Hradčanská • Lines: A (6 min walk)
Dejvická • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Train

Praha-Dejvice (9 min walk)
Praha-Podbaba (24 min walk)