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Praha 7 is in Prague.

From all the parts of Prague outside of the historic center, Prague 7 (Praha 7) is probably the most interesting for a traveler. It played an important role in the history of the city (for example, it was the location of the world's largest statue of Stalin), it boasts several attractions (including a world-class zoo and several galleries and museums), it has nice parks and last but not least, you can find there many good pubs and bars (targeted at locals, not tourists). The area described in this article is the old "large" Prague 7 district (these old districts are still marked on the street signs) which can be divided to two main parts (or new, "small" districts):

• Praha 7 (proper) - the large river peninsula just north of the city center (Old and New Town) including some nearby river islands. The western part of the peninsula is

The eastern part is a former industrial area with many worker's apartment houses, damaged in great flood of 2002 and with some new construction recently.

• Praha Troja - the area across the river, north of the Praha 7 peninsula. It is the place of the Prague zoological and botanical gardens, Troja Castle, vineyards and residental houses.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By metro

There are two metro stations in the former industrial eastern part of the Praha 7 peninsula - Nádraží Holešovice and Vltavská (both line C, red). The station Hradčanská (line A, green) is outside Praha 7, but is just west of the western part of the Praha 7 peninsula. There are tram stations just next to all the subway stations.

[edit] By tram

There are many tram lines connecting all parts of Praha 7 with other part of the city. However until late 2009 there are many disruptions due to construction - for example no trams go west of Sparta. Check stations for information.

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[edit][add listing] See

[edit] Praha 7 proper (the peninsula)

• Veletržní palác. Modern art exhibition of Prague Gallery.  edit
• Výstavište.  edit
• Stromovka.  edit
• Letná Park (Letenské sady). The Letná Park is on a high plateau just north of and above the city center. Therefore, it was the place where the massive Stalin's Monument, overlooking the city, was unveiled in 1955. It was the world's largest representation of Stalin, featuring the Soviet leader in front of a line of workers - it was nicknamed "Fronta na maso" or "Meat Queue" by locals, as this was a time when such queues were a daily part of life in the city. In the 1962, the monument was demolished and the place were vacant till the end of the communist era. After the Velvet Revolution, a giant, functional Prague Metronome was built on the spot.  edit

[edit] Praha - Troja

Three of the main attractions of Prague - Troja (the zoo, the botanical garden, and the castle) are close to each other and make a great opportunity for a day trip. To save entrance costs, buy Trojská karta (Troy Card). It is valid from 2009/1/4 to 2009/30/9 and you can visit each attraction once during this period. The price is 250 Kč for adults, 130 Kč for children and 650 Kč for families (two adults and two children). It also offers free entry to some bonus actions by these attractions. You can buy the Troy Card at ticket offices of these attractions or in the ticket office of Pražská paroplavební (Prague steamship company). The fastest way to get to Troja is to take subway to station Nádraží Holešovice (line C, red, you can get there also by several tram or bus lines) and from there continue with bus 112 or the dedicated free ZOO bus (on weekends in the season) to the station Zoo Praha. This station is just between the zoo and castle, to get to the botanical garden, follow the marked way uphill (5-10 minutes). Alternatively, from May to October, you can take a steamboat from the city center (Rašínovo nábřeží). If you happen to be in the peninsula area of Praha 7, especially around the Royal Game Preserve or Výstaviště, it can be a nice walk or a bike ride.

• Prague Zoo (Zoo Praha), U Trojského zámku 3/120, [1]. Founded in 1931, it is well known for its significant contribution to saving many species, most notably the Przewalski horse. In 2008 Forbes Traveler Magazine listed Prague ZOO as the 7th best in the world. The zoo occupies 45 hectares (111 acres) and houses over 5000 animals that represent 674 species from all around the world (as of December 31, 2008). There is also a chairlift in the zoo.  edit

• Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada Praha), [2]. Open air exhibitions including historical vineyard of St. Claire and Japanese garden. Tropical greenhouse Fata morgana. Each year in spring an exhibition of living butterflies.  edit

• Troya Castle (Trojský zámeček). Baroque chateau with garden and art exhibitions.  edit

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• DOX - Center of Contemporary Art, Poupětova 1, [3]. is an independent initiative whose mission is to present contemporary art in the context of issues that shape and are shaped by today‘s world.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Holešovice Market (Holešovická tržnice). Large area market area with many shops and kiosks with goods of various quality. It may be useful to haggle with the Vietnamese venders.  edit

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There are many pubs and bars in the area of the peninsula west of the "Bubenská" street, especially around "Dukelských Hrdinů" and "Milady Horákové" streets (and "Letenské náměstí" square). Or, to say in other words, between the Royal Game Preserve and the Letna park.

• Cross club (Klub Cross), Plynární 23, ☎ (+420) 736 535 053, [4]. Amazing industrial venue, beautifully decorated with sculptures and constructions made of scrap metal, engine parts, glass and electric gadgets. You can stop there just for a beer and to admire the industrial design, or attend some of the actions, which include concerts, theater, cinema, travel talks, and more.  edit

• Misch Masch, Veletržní 61, Praha 7 (Tram stop Letenské náměstí (trams 1,8,15,25,26)), ☎ +420 603 272 227, [5]. W-Sa 8PM-6AM. All the posers flock to this 'black music lounge' in the Holešovice district. There are three rooms, the main one featuring house music and a good-sized dancefloor for late-night parties.  edit

• Kamikaze, Ostrov Štvanice 1125, Praha 7 (walk from tram stop Těšnov (3, 5) or Florenc (8, 24, Metro B, C)), ☎ +420 242 498 353, [6]. F, Sat 9PM-5AM. W 9PM-4AM. All-inclusive club where entry is the only cost. Men 350; Women 250.  edit

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• Plus Prague, Přívozní 1, Praha 7 (Tram 5, 12, 15 Ortenovo Námestí), ☎ +420 246 052 409, [7]. Friendly hostel with regular events  edit

• Sir Toby's Hostel, Delnicka 24, Praha 7 (Metro C, Vltavska), ☎ +420 283 870 635, [8]. A quaint old building but quite far out from the city center. Located in Holesovice, 10 minutes tram ride from the center, this atmospheric hostel has both dorm and private rooms. The rooms on the top floor are especially great with skylights. Staff here are extremely helpful and will happily give you advice on all your Prague needs.  edit

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