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St. Vitus Cathedral
The largest and most important cathedral in the Czech Republic, situated within Prague Castle.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Veleslavín
Prague, Czechia · Europe
About Veleslavín
Veleslavín works well as a base: 5 minutes from Smíchov, 21km from Karlštejn Castle.
Veleslavín is in Prague, Czechia, with about 6,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Smíchov, about 4 km away.
Veleslavín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvɛlɛslaviːn], German: Weleslawin) is a district of Prague, part of Prague 6, situated in the west of the city approximately 5 km from Ruzyně International Airport. It was probably founded in the 10th or 11th century, first recorded in records from the nearby Břevnov Monastery, andRead more
has been part of Prague since 1922.
Veleslavín chateau, a single-floored baroque chateau located at the address Veleslavínská 1, is recorded as a cultural monument. The southern part of Veleslavín is part of the housing estate named Petřiny, the remainder of which is in Břevnov, and contains a number of modernist buildings designed by Vlado Milunić.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Veleslavín?
Within an hour or so of Veleslavín: St. Vitus Cathedral (3 km), Prague Castle (3 km), Charles Bridge (4 km), Prague Zoo (4 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Road of a Hundred Bends.
Where is Veleslavín?
Veleslavín is in Prague, Czechia, about 4 km from Smíchov.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,614
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Czechia
- Region
- Prague
- Timezone
- Europe/Prague
- Coordinates
- 50.0915, 14.3578
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Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Veleslavín
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Prague Castle
Sprawling 9th-century castle complex that is the largest ancient castle in the world by area.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Charles Bridge
Medieval stone arch bridge lined with 30 baroque statues crossing the Vltava River in Prague.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Prague Zoo
Consistently ranked among the world's best zoos, set in a beautiful valley along the Vltava River.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Prague Old Town Square
A spectacular medieval square dominated by the Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, and colorful baroque facades.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Prague Astronomical Clock
Medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall that has been ticking since 1410, the third-oldest in the world.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Grand Café Orient
The world's only surviving Cubist café, on the first floor of Josef Gočár's House of the Black Madonna (1912) in Prague. Closed when Cubism went out of fashion, it reopened in 2005 restored to the original design down to the light fittings.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Karlštejn Castle
A large Gothic castle founded by Charles IV in 1348 to safeguard the Imperial Regalia and Czech crown jewels.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving in Czech Republic
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.48/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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