Střešovice Explained

Střešovice
Settlement Type:Cadastral Area of Prague
Coordinates:50.0928°N 14.38°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Czech Republic
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Prague
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Prague 6
Area Total Km2:1.55
Population Total:6592
Population As Of:2021
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:160 00, 162 00, 169 00

Střešovice is a cadastral area in the west of Prague, located in the Prague 6 district. Střešovice is often called the "local Beverly Hills" because it has been home to some famous residents, including Czech President Václav Havel. The neighborhood is made up of green, quiet, village-like streets and is a 10-minute walk from Prague Castle, and the Dejvice district. The major sights include Villa Müller by functionalist architect Adolf Loos (1930) and The Church of St Norbert in Romanesque Revival (1890-1891) style.

History

Střešovice (also known as Třešovice) appeared between the 10th and 11th centuries, and belonged to the Czech royal family until 1143, when the village was given to the Strahov Monastery. It remained in possession of the monastery until the 20th century.

By 1900 Střešovice had 2,500 habitats. In 1922, the number of dwellers grew to 3,879, and 254 houses connected to Prague as a part of the Prague-8 district. In 1949, the united part of Střešovice was integrated with the Prague 5 district, (with Břevnov and parts of Liboc). Another part was integrated into Prague 6 (with Dejvice, Sedlec, Veleslavín, Vokovice and parts of Bubeneč, Holešovice, Hradčany and Liboc). In 1960, almost the whole of Střešovice became part of a new district, Prague 6. In 1990 the Střešovice became a part of the current Prague 6 administrative district.

Transportation

The neighborhood served by tram routes 1 and 2 or bus routes 108, 216 and partially 180. The closest metro stations are Hradčanská and Dejvická. Ruzyně International Airport is located approximately 7 kilometers west of Střešovice.

The Prague Transport Museum permanent exhibition is located in tram depot Střešovice. It contains over 40 vehicles from the history of Prague public transport and many other exhibits.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results of the 2021 Census - Open data. cs. Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  2. http://www.dpp.cz/en/urban-mass-transit-museum/ Public Transport Museum