Prague: Smichov: Strahovský tunel
Tucked beneath the slopes of Strahov Hill, Strahovský tunel is a place whose character is shaped by the need to carry Prague traffic below historic west-side neighbourhoods. The road tunnel forms part of the city’s inner transport network, running under the hill between the Patočkova Street area and the Smíchov side of Prague. It lies on the left-bank side of the Vltava, close to Hradčany and the city centre. Strahov Monastery occupies the nearby hilltop; this Premonstratensian foundation was established in 1143, and its library ranks among Prague’s important cultural institutions. The tunnel represents a practical layer of a capital renowned for medieval streets and monuments.
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Tucked along the bends of the Vltava River in the heart of Bohemia, Prague is a city whose character is shaped by its riverbanks and hilltop districts. Prague Castle rises above the left bank, while the medieval Charles Bridge, completed in 1402, connects Malá Strana with the Old Town. Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings share the centre with busy squares, theatres and cafés, reflecting Prague’s long role as the Czech capital. The Old Town Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410, remains one of its defining public landmarks. Discover how Prague belongs to the wider Bohemian setting by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.
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Built around crossings of the Vltava River, Hlavní město Praha grew into Czechia’s capital and largest city. Its historic core on both banks of the river brings together the medieval Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle, whose origins date to the 9th century. The city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Beyond its major monuments, Prague is a living European capital of distinct neighbourhoods, parks, universities and cafés, with tram lines linking riverfront districts to the surrounding hills. Czech, Jewish and Central European traditions remain visible in its streets and architecture. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Prague.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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