What's in a Prague street name

U Pernštejnských was built in 1938, but was nameless until 1947.

The Pernštejns were a noble family originating in south-west Moravia. They reached the peak of their power in the 1500s, becoming one of the three richest families in the Czech Lands.

However, by the mid-1600s, they were no more, as the last of the female line, Polyxena (excellent name) married into the Lobkowicz family.

There’s more information about the family, their eponymous castle, and their liking for owning properties – such as near Wenceslas Square – on https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/09/28/prague-1-day-149-na-perstyne/.

As for their link this street, it seems that they owned stuff round here too.

Wonder if they’d prefer the spelling on the street signs, or on building number two.