Moats
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Prague 1, day 143: Na Můstku
Originally posted on X on 14 February 2024. A most is a bridge; a můstek is still a bridge, but a smaller one. In the 13th century, there was a bridge near here, leading from the Old Town fortifications across the moat that is now https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/09/22/prague-1-day-137-na-prikope/. Also in the 13th century, there was a town Continue reading
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Prague 1, day 137: Na Příkopě
Originally published on X on 8 February 2024. A příkop is a ‘ditch’ or a ‘moat’. Way back in the 1230s, work was underway to create the walls of the Old Town, and, during the process, a moat was excavated here. The moat wouldn’t be filled in until 1760, when the street was created. Originally Continue reading
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Prague 1, day 11: Jelení
Originally published on X on 2 September 2023. Jelení was named in 1870. A jelen is a stag. The street is named after Jelení příkop – the Deer Moat – a moat which separates the promontory of Prague Castle and the castle’s northern forecourt. In 1534, Ferdinand I had had the Královská zahrada / Royal Continue reading
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Prague 1, day 5: U Prašného mostu
Originally published on X on 5 August 2023. You may have heard of Jelení příkop (and if you haven’t, just wait a week). You may also think that a moat is something that could do with a bridge above it. Luckily, in 1535, Ferdinand I agreed with you. Originally known as the Dlouhý most (Long Continue reading
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