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St. Vitus Cathedral
The largest and most important cathedral in the Czech Republic, situated within Prague Castle.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Vokovice
Prague, Czechia · Europe
About Vokovice
Vokovice works well as a base: 5 minutes from Horoměřice, 21km from Karlštejn Castle.
Vokovice is in Prague, Czechia, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Horoměřice, about 4 km away.
Vokovice is a district of Prague city, part of Prague 6.
It has been a part of Prague since 1922 and as of 2006, 11,197 people live there.
Part of this district is Šárecké údolí, a natural valley, part of which was declared in 1964 as protected territory in Prague. Part of the valley is a pond called Džbán, with aRead more
swimming pool and a nearby camp.
Interesting buildings include the tram depot named Vozovna Vokovice, which is sometimes opened to public.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vokovice?
Within an hour or so of Vokovice: St. Vitus Cathedral (4 km), Prague Castle (4 km), Charles Bridge (5 km), Prague Zoo (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Vokovice?
The nearest famous roads are Road of a Hundred Bends.
Where is Vokovice?
Vokovice is in Prague, Czechia, about 4 km from Horoměřice.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,083
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Czechia
- Region
- Prague
- Timezone
- Europe/Prague
- Coordinates
- 50.0986, 14.3449
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Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Vokovice
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.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Charles Bridge
Medieval stone arch bridge lined with 30 baroque statues crossing the Vltava River in Prague.
5 km · about 10 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.
5 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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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