Vyšehrad
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Prague 2, day 101: Hostivítova
Originally published on X on 15 February 2023. Hostivítova was built in 1891. See https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/08/20/prague-2-day-83-nezamyslova/ for a discussion of how Kosmas claimed there were seven legendary princes of Bohemia between Přemysl (yesterday’s thread) and Bořivoj (who actually existed). Hostivít was number seven, and is therefore assumed to be Bořivoj’s father. If he existed, we can Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 100: Přemyslova
Originally published on X on 14 February 2023. Přemyslova was built in 1892. As told here, Kosmas wrote in his chronicle that Přemysl Oráč (the Ploughman) was discovered by Libuše when a bunch of men threw a tantrum about a woman being in charge: https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/08/23/prague-2-day-93-libusina/. Upon being plucked from obscurity by a horse, Přemysl placed Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 99: Vratislavova
Originally published on X on 13 February 2023. It’s not clear what year Vratislavova was built in. When Vyšehrad was a separate town from Prague, this was Hlavní, Vyšehrad’s Main Street, and included the town hall. It merged with nearby Vyšehradská in 1870, but broke free again in 1891, with its current name. The future Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 98: Na Libušince
Originally published on X on 12 February 2023. Na Libušince was built in 1973. In 1564, the Vyšehrad Chapter, having decided that Vyšehrad – at that time largely populated by poor craftsmen – needed a brewery, opened one here. It was originally called Libušínn (which looks like a pun on ‘inn’ but obviously isn’t). Subsequently Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 97: Štulcova
Originally published on X on 11 February 2023. Until 1888, this street was known as Na hřbitově, as it led to the Vyšehrad Cemetery. Then, from 1961 to 1995, it was part of K rotundě (https://whatsinapraguestreetname.com/2024/08/24/prague-2-day-94-k-rotunde/). The rest of the time, it’s been Štulcova. Václav Štulc was born in Kladno in 1814. After studying theology Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 96: Soběslavova
Originally published on X on 10 February 2023. Soběslavova was named around 1892, but already existed before then. Soběslav was the youngest son of Vratislav II, Bohemia’s first king (from 1085). In true Přemyslid style, his relationship with certain family members was not the best. His older brother, Bořivoj II, was Duke of Bohemia from Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 95: V Pevnosti
Originally published on X on 9 February 2023. V Pevnosti was named in 1900 but presumably built some time before then. Its name translates as ‘In the fortress’. Czech monarchs lived at Vyšehrad until 1140, when their residence moved back to Prague Castle. It wasn’t until 1348, and the rule of Charles IV, that Vyšehrad Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 94: K Rotundě
Originally published on X on 8 February 2023. It’s not clear when K Rotundě was built. Our Vyšehrad stories have all been legend-based so far. So now it’s time for some stuff that we can be confident actually happened. By the year 1000, Vyšehrad had started to be mentioned in writing. We know that, around Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 93: Libušina
Originally published on X on 7 February 2023. Libušina was built so long ago that I can’t even guess the century. Until the mid-19th century, the street was known as Převoznická (approx. ‘Ferry Street’), because this was where the once-upon-a-time ferry to/from Vyšehrad would stop / start. As mentioned a couple of days back, Libuše Continue reading
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Prague 2, day 91: Lumírova
Originally published on X on 5 February 2023. Lumírova was built before 1892. In 1817, a young lawyer called Václav Hanka allegedly went to Dvůr Králové nad Labem, and, while in the Church of Saint John the Baptist, found a manuscript from the 13th century (approx). Given its place of discovery, it became known as Continue reading
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