Prague 6
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Prague 6, formally the municipal district Prague 6 (Městská čast Praha 6), is the largest Prague district
.
It is located in the north-west of Prague. It covers 41.54 km² and has 100,600 inhabitants (31.12.2008).
The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name comprises Prague 6 and municipal districts Lysolaje, Nebušice
, Přední Kopanina
a Suchdol
.
Prague 6 includes cadastral areas Ruzyně
, Liboc
, Veleslavín
, Vokovice
, Dejvice
, Střešovice
and parts of cadastral areas Břevnov
, Sedlec, Bubeneč
and Hradčany
.
The district contains several sites (e.g. Břevnov Monastery
) and cultural institutions (Semafor
, Divadlo Spejbla a Hurvínka
, the Baba district and the Hvězda Game Reserve with its many chateaux in an area of 86 hectares. Also the biggest airport in Czech Republic, the Ruzyně International Airport
is located in this District.
Ing. Marie Kousalíková from Civic Democratic Party is the Mayor
of the municipal district Prague 6 since 2011.
Important sights: National Technical Library, Vítězné náměstí (Victory Square)- the central square of Dejvice -, and the Stalinist building of the former Intercontinental Hotel, now the Crown Plaza Hotel.
Districts of Prague
Prague has a local-government structure of two or three tiers, depending on the area of town. At the top is the Magistrate of the Capital City of Prague , which is responsible for public transport; waste collection; municipal police; firefighting; ambulance services; cultural activities; care of...
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It is located in the north-west of Prague. It covers 41.54 km² and has 100,600 inhabitants (31.12.2008).
The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name comprises Prague 6 and municipal districts Lysolaje, Nebušice
Nebušice
Nebusice is a quarter in Prague 6. It is situated on the northwest from the city center. It is connected with the city center by four bus lines, 161, 254, 312 and 116....
, Přední Kopanina
Prední Kopanina
Přední Kopanina is a suburb of Prague, Czech Republic. It is located 10 km northwest of city centre in vicinity of Ruzyně International Airport and has a population of 667 . First time mentioned in 1285 it was incorporated as a municipal district of Prague in 1974...
a Suchdol
Suchdol
Suchdol is the name of various places in the Czech Republic, including:Villages* Suchdol * Suchdol Small villages which are part of another municipality or cadastral area* Suchdol * Suchdol...
.
Prague 6 includes cadastral areas Ruzyně
Ruzyne
Ruzyně is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6. It has been a part of Prague since 1960.Ruzyně International Airport is located in this district. Czech Airlines has its head office on the grounds of the airport.-Neighbouring districts:...
, Liboc
Liboc
Liboc is a district of the city of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is part of Prague 6, located near Divoká Šárka....
, Veleslavín
Veleslavín
Veleslavín is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6, situated in the west of the city approximately 5km from Ruzyně International Airport. It was probably founded in the 10th or 11th century and has been part of Prague since 1922. 6,531 people live here....
, Vokovice
Vokovice
Vokovice is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6.It has been a part of Prague since 1922 and as of 3.7.2006, 11,197 people live there....
, Dejvice
Dejvice
Dejvice is a historical community, a municipal quarter of the Prague 6 district of Prague, Czech Republic. Its history can be traced back to the late Roman era. Dejvice is known for its appeal to the upper middle class, and as a university district...
, Střešovice
Strešovice
Střešovice is a neighborhood of green, quiet, village-like streets in the west of Prague. It is located in the Prague 6 district. Střešovice is often called the "local Beverly Hills" because it is home to some famous residents, including former President Václav Havel. The neighborhood is a...
and parts of cadastral areas Břevnov
Břevnov
Břevnov is a district in the west of Prague, located in Prague 6. The district is home to the Břevnov Monastery .-Neighbouring districts:...
, Sedlec, Bubeneč
Bubeneč
Bubeneč is a district in the north-west of Prague, located half-and-half in Prague 6 and Prague 7. Sparta Prague football club and their stadium Generali Arena lie on the south-eastern edge of Bubeneč.-Neighbouring districts:...
and Hradčany
Hradcany
Hradčany , the Castle District, is the district of the city of Prague, Czech Republic, surrounding the Prague Castle.The castle is said to be the biggest castle in the world at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. Its history stretches back to the 9th century...
.
The district contains several sites (e.g. Břevnov Monastery
Brevnov Monastery
Břevnov Monastery is a Benedictine monastery in Břevnov, Prague. It was founded by Prince Boleslav II and Saint Adalbert, bishop of Prague in 993 AD....
) and cultural institutions (Semafor
Semafor
Semafor is a Czech theatre in Prague established by Jiří Suchý in 1959. It belongs to the so called "Theatres of small stages". Suchý himself has performed there for many years and is the current owner...
, Divadlo Spejbla a Hurvínka
Spejbl a Hurvínek
Spejbl and Hurvínek /s-payable & hoor-vee-neck/ is a Czech puppet comedy duo. The characters were conceived by Czech puppeteer prof. Josef Skupa. Throughout the years these two characters have gained international success. They have released many comedy albums, and had their own television show...
, the Baba district and the Hvězda Game Reserve with its many chateaux in an area of 86 hectares. Also the biggest airport in Czech Republic, the Ruzyně International Airport
Ruzyne International Airport
-Ruzyně today:Most flights depart Ruzyně Airport from the North Terminals . The South Terminals handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft....
is located in this District.
Ing. Marie Kousalíková from Civic Democratic Party is the Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of the municipal district Prague 6 since 2011.
Strahov
Strahov is characterised by an aging sports stadium and constant construction works and is especially popular amongst students. Their “town” consists of ten large blocks of dormitories accommodating not only young people from all over the world but also several classic student pubs and restaurants and some of the best night clubs in town. Important sight: Strahov Monastery.Břevnov
Home of the medical students and the Kajetánka University Residence. However, it is also considered a “good address" in Prague. For this reason, the current Czech President resides here, as have all his predecessors. Also Jaroslav Seifert, the poet and Literature Nobel Laureate, lived in Břevnov. Important sight: Břevnov Monastery.Dejvice
Home to many technically oriented faculties of Charles University, such as those of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Chemistry. Popular residential area better amongst "better” Prague families and foreigners, especially Americans.Important sights: National Technical Library, Vítězné náměstí (Victory Square)- the central square of Dejvice -, and the Stalinist building of the former Intercontinental Hotel, now the Crown Plaza Hotel.
Střešovice
One of Prague's most expensive places in terms of rental prices. Many rich and ancient houses from the Functionalist period. Important sights: Villa Mueller or Baba - a completely protected area, full of Functionalist villas, which were built in 1937.Ruzyně
Famous for its International Airport as well as for its prison which, during the communist era, also accommodated former President Václav Havel, together with other dissidentsUniversities
Universities located in Prague 6:- Czech Technical University (ČVUT)
- Institute of Chemical TechnologyInstitute of Chemical Technology in PragueInstitute of Chemical Technology Prague is the largest university specializing in chemistry in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 1952 and since that time it has been one of the leading research spots in Central Europe. More than 2,000 students are accepted every year...
(VŠCHT) - Czech University of Agriculture (ČZU)
- Catholic Theological Faculty (KTF UK) and Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FTVS UK) of Charles University