Linguists
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Prague 1, day 111: Jungmannova
Originally published on 12 January 2024. Josef Jungmann was born in Hudlice, near Beroun, in 1773. His family wanted him to make a career in the church, and sent him to attend the local Piarist school. However, he transferred to a grammar school on Panská in Prague’s New Town, graduating in 1792 and then studying Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 12: Balbínova
Originally published on Twitter on 18 November 2022. Balbínova was built in 1880. It was formerly two streets; they were united in 1947. The southern half has been called Balbínova since its inception. Until 1940, and again from 1945 to 1947, the northern part was called Sladkovského. Old Karel still has a square not so far Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 8: Legerova
Originally published on Twitter on 14 November 2022. Legerova was built in 1885 (the other side of the road is in Prague 1, and the street sign pic is from that side). It was called Legerova from 1923 to 1940, from 1945 to 1978, and since 1990. (also: excellent hat on the other sign) Until Continue reading
What's in a Prague street name 