Praha 2
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Prague 2, day 90: Krokova
Originally published on X on 4 February 2023. Krokova was built in 1892. During the Nazi occupation, this was Jarlochova, after Jarloch (1165-1228), an abbot who wrote one of the post-Kosmas parts of the Chronica Boemorum. Speaking of Kosmas’s Chronicle? That’s our source for information about Krok. Kosmas says that the first Czechs in Bohemia Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 89: Čiklova
Originally published on X on 22 August 2023. Čiklova was built in 1906. From 1906 to 1940, and again from 1945 to 1948, this was Sámova, after Samo, whose empire, from 623 to 658, is the first known political union of Slavic tribes. During the Nazi occupation, the street was called Hemina, after Hemma, or Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 88: Na Slupi
Originally published on X on 2 February 2023. Na Slupi was built in 1448 and was called Slupská until 1870. Sometimes we go *way* back. And, the further back we go, the more likely it often becomes that we don’t entirely know where street names come from. It’s likely that, before the New Town was Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 87: Svatoplukova
Originally published on X on 1 February 2023. Svatoplukova was built in 1892. From 1940 to 1945, this was Gebhardova, after Gebhart (also known as Jaromír), who was the fourth son of Břetislav I and Jitka, and was Bishop of Prague from 1067 until his death in 1090. Svatopluk, meanwhile, was born around 840, and Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 86: Nuselský most
Originally published on X on 31 January 2023. Nuselský most – Nusle Bridge – was opened in 1973. The first discussions about building a bridge here occurred at the start of the 20th century, but it took over sixty years – and the appearance of the high rises of Pankrác – for its construction to Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 85: Pod Karlovem
Originally published on X on 30 January 2023. Pod Karlovem was built in 1896. Pod Karlovem is literally under Karlov, which is an area in Prague’s New Town, directly north of the Nusle valley. In 1350, Karel IV ordered the building of the Klášter augustiniánů kanovníků / Monastery of Augustinian Canons (located on what is Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 84: Ostrčilovo náměstí
Originally published on X on 29 January 2023. Ostrčilovo náměstí was built in 1900. Until 1947, this was Přemyslovo náměstí, after Přemysl Oráč, AKA Where It All Began (see recent posts for brief details). From 1947 to 1952, it was Hašlerovo náměstí, after Karel Hašler (1879-1941), a songwriter and actor (and supporter of Czech fascism…), Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 83: Nezamyslova
Originally published on X on 28 January 2023. Nezamyslova was built in 1892. Legend has it that, between Přemysl Oráč, the legendary founder of the Přemyslid dynasty, and Bořivoj, the first properly documented Duke of Bohemia (https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2023/01/14/prague-3-day-134-borivojova/), there were seven princes. Nezamysl was one of them. There are two particularly interesting theories as to where Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 81: Sekaninova
Originally published on X on 26 January 2023. Sekaninova was built in 1892. Until 1947, this was Přemyslovo nábřeží (Přemysl Embankment), after Přemysl Oráč, or Přemysl the Ploughman, husband of Libuše and ancestor of the Přemyslid dynasty. Ivan Sekanin was born in Nové Město na Moravě in 1900. He studied law at Charles University and joined Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 80: Oldřichova
Originally published on X on 25 January 2023. Oldřichova was built in 1892. Anyone who read yesterday’s post will remember that Oldřich blinded his own brother AND HE STILL GETS A STREET NAMED AFTER HIM. Begrudgingly, here’s his bio. Oldřich was the youngest son of Boleslav II, and his mother was either Boleslav’s second wife Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 79: Jaromírova
Originally published on X on 24 January 2023. Jaromírova was built in 1892. Jaromír was another Přemyslid, born around 975 as the son of Boleslav II. His older brother, Boleslav III, was a bit of a sh*t – he had Jaromír castrated so that he could never produce an heir to the throne. Fleeing to Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 78: Spytihněvova
Originally published on X on 23 January 2023. Spytihněvova was built in 1892. Spytihněv I was born around 875. People do enjoy railing against nepo babies lately, so knock yourselves out with this one: dad was Bořivoj, the first documented Bohemian ruler (https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2023/01/14/prague-3-day-134-borivojova/), while mum was Ludmila, who later became a saint. Bořivoj died around Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 77: Na Folimance
Originally published on X on 22 January 2023. Na Folimance was built in 1930. Folimanka, a vineyard, was first mentioned in writing way back in 1353. It was owned by one Jakub Foliman. An orchard of apricots was added within the following century, and, in the 19th century, a homestead was created here. In 1918, Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 76: Rejskova
Originally published on X on 21 January 2023. Rejskova was built in 1896. It’s documented that Matěj Rejsek was born around 1445 in Prostějov. What isn’t documented is whether this is the Prostějov that’s near Chrudim or the one that’s in Moravia. Graduating in liberal arts from Prague University in 1469, he then became a Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 75: Sarajevská
Originally published on X on 20 January 2023. Sarajevská was built in 1896. Until 1940, and again from 1945 to 1947, this was Vyšehradská. I won’t explain that one any further for now, as: a) you’ve already guessed; b) there’s a current Prague 2 street called that anyway (spoiler alert). During the Nazi occupation, it Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 74: Fričova
Originally published on X on 19 January 2023. Fričova was built in 1896. Josef Václav Frič was born in 1829 in Prague. His father was Josef František Frič, a patriotic poet and professor at Charles University. In 1848, he became head of a radical student association, Slávie, and encouraged students to take to the barricades Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 73: Pod Zvonařkou
Originally published on Twitter on 18 January 2023. Pod Zvonařkou was built in 1935. Nice and quick this morning: while day 60 (https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/07/06/prague-2-day-60-u-zvonarky/) was at Zvonařka, today is under it. And Zvonařka is another ex-vineyard. However, there’s still something special to say about Pod Zvonařkou: in 1889, number 65 was purchased by one Antonín Chmel, Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 72: Pod Nuselskými schody
Originally published on Twitter on 17 January 2023. Pod Nuselskými schody was built around 1895. This translates as ‘Under the Nusle steps’. Which are visible in this photo (just), and connect today’s street with Šafaříkova (https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/07/06/prague-2-day-61-safarikova/). Like Žižkov, Vinohrady and many more, Nusle was a separate village, which later became a town, and then became Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 71: U Havlíčkových sadů
Originally published on Twitter on 16 January 2023. U Havlíčkových sadů was built in 1908. From 1940 to 1945, the street was Grébovky. Which leads us to the fact that the park is known as both Havlíčkovy sady and Grébovka (with Gröbovka also being an option). It will surprise precisely nobody that area where the Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 70: Šmilovského
Originally published on Twitter on 15 January 2023. Šmilovského was built in 1900. Alois Schmillauer was born in Mladá Boleslav in 1837. I don’t know when he went from Schmillauer to Šmilovský, but I assume the Czech national cause was involved. After studying philosophy at Charles University, he became a substitute professor at the gymnasium Continue reading
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