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Prague 4, day 312: V Hodkovičkách
V Hodkovičkách was built in 1927. Until 1935, it was called U rybníka, after a pond which was once in the centre of Hodkovičky, but now isn’t there at all. There are only two streets left in Hodkovičky before we move on to Lhotka, but somehow we’ve left it until now to discuss the place… Continue reading
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Prague 4, day 290: V Náklích
V Náklích was built in 1927. Until 1947, the street was called U kapličky (By the chapel), after the Chapel of St. Bartholomew on Modřanská (note to self to take a photo when I’m next there). ‘Náklí’ is young willow growth by a river, cut down annually so that it can be used to weave… Continue reading
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Prague 4, day 274: Vítovcova
Vítovcova was named in 1973. From 1927 to 1935, the street was called U rybníka, after a nearby and erstwhile pond. From 1935 to 1973, it was called V Hodkovičkách, which presumably caused confusion, as it’s not directly connected to the other street in the area called that. More on that name when we get… Continue reading
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