Florenc (Prague Metro) Explained

Florenc
Style:Prague Metro
Style2:B C
Type:Prague Metro
Address:
Prague 8 - Karlín
Prague
Country:Czech Republic
Coordinates:50.091°N 14.439°W
Structure:Underground
Platform:2 island platforms
Depth:B: 39 metresC: 9,35 metres
Levels:2
Tracks:4
Parking:No
Bicycle:No
Opened:
Accessible:Yes (both stations)| code = | owned = Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy| zone = PID: Prague[1] | former = Sokolovská| passengers = | pass_year = | pass_percent = | pass_system = | mpassengers = | services = | map_type = Czech Republic Prague#Czech Republic Greater Prague#Czech Republic| map_caption = Location in Prague##Location in Greater Prague##Location in Czech Republic}}Florenc (pronounced as /cs/) is a Prague Metro station providing the interchange between Lines B and C, situated in Karlín, Prague 8. It serves Florenc Central Bus Station.

The station was formerly known as Sokolovská. The Line C station was opened on 5 September 1974 as the southern terminus of the inaugural section of Prague Metro, between Sokolovská and Kačerov. On 3 November 1984, the line was extended to Fučíkova (later renamed Nádraží Holešovice). On 2 November 1985, the inaugural section of Line B was opened, from Sokolovská to Smíchovské nádraží. On 22 November 1990, Line B was extended to Českomoravská.[2]

Since June 2022, the station's vestibule has been under long term renovation.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tarifní pásma PID . . 12 April 2023 . cs . 12 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Schwandl . Robert . Praha . urbanrail.
  3. Web site: FLORENC (UZAVŘENÍ VESTIBULU) . PID . 21 January 2023.