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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 a town located in Prague, Czechia. With a population of 6,614, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Veleslavín 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 Veleslavín to your route.

About Veleslavín

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, and

Read 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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Where is Veleslavín located?

Veleslavín is located in Prague, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 50.0915 latitude, 14.3578 longitude.

What is the population of Veleslavín?

Veleslavín has a population of approximately 6,614 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,614
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Prague
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
50.0915, 14.3578

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 Veleslavín

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral

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

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Prague Castle

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

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Charles Bridge

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

4 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

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

landmark

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

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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

castle

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Veleslavín.

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3 km awayPop. 8,188

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3 km awayPop. 6,350

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🇨🇿 Czechia

4 km awayPop. 34,987

Staré Město

🇨🇿 Czechia

4 km awayPop. 6,272

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