Holešovice () is a district in the north of

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situated on a meander of the River Vltava, which makes up the main part of the district

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(an insignificant part belongs to Prague 1). In the past it was a heavily

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; today it is home to the main site of the Prague's

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in Veletržní palác, and National Technical Museum.
On the Strossmayer Square lies neo-Gothic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Holešovice were named as one of the 10 Europe coolest neighborhoods by

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in 2020.

Transport

There are two metro stops in Holešovice, both on the C line – Vltavská and Nádraží Holešovice, which is connected with one of the largest

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in Prague of the same name. This district is also crossed with many tram and bus stops. This district is considered one of the most bike-friendly districts in the whole city, having many bike lanes a bikeways.

References

External links

Audio tour with information about the Prague Market on the compound of the town's former slaughterhouse, Prague's first multi-story garage and the former harbor.
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