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Holešovice

Prague, Czechia · Europe

About Holešovice

Holešovice works well as a base: 26km from Karlštejn Castle.

Holešovice is a town located in Prague, Czechia. With a population of 37,664, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Holešovice sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Holešovice to your route.

About Holešovice

Holešovice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦolɛʃovɪtsɛ]) is a district in the north of Prague situated on a meander of the River Vltava, which makes up the main part of the district Prague 7 (an insignificant part belongs to Prague 1). In the past Holešovice was a heavily industrial suburb; today it is home to the main site

Read more of the Prague's National Gallery with the Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác), and the National Technical Museum. In 1928, the Libeň Bridge was opened on the site of a wooden temporary bridge from 1903, and is still the longest river bridge in Prague. In 2020, The Guardian named Holešovice as one of the 10 coolest neighborhoods in Europe.

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Holešovice offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Holešovice located?

Holešovice is located in Prague, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1047 latitude, 14.4495 longitude.

What is the population of Holešovice?

Holešovice has a population of approximately 37,664 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
37,664
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Prague
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
50.1047, 14.4495

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Holešovice

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Prague Old Town Square

A spectacular medieval square dominated by the Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, and colorful baroque facades.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Prague Astronomical Clock

Medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall that has been ticking since 1410, the third-oldest in the world.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Charles Bridge

Medieval stone arch bridge lined with 30 baroque statues crossing the Vltava River in Prague.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Prague Zoo

Consistently ranked among the world's best zoos, set in a beautiful valley along the Vltava River.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

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.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral

The largest and most important cathedral in the Czech Republic, situated within Prague Castle.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Prague Castle

Sprawling 9th-century castle complex that is the largest ancient castle in the world by area.

4 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Karlštejn Castle

A large Gothic castle founded by Charles IV in 1348 to safeguard the Imperial Regalia and Czech crown jewels.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Holešovice

  • 79 kmJested TowerA rocket-shaped 1970s hotel and TV tower crowning the 1,012 m summit above Liberec, reached by a twisting mountain road with sweeping views over Bohemia: an icon of Czech modernist architecture.

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

Nearby Destinations

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