Prague 5 – Smíchov is a fascinating location where one of the most sought-after residential, office and shopping districts in the capital was built on the site of former famous factories. The area has preserved its historical genius loci and combined it with the life of the 21st century. Nowadays, it is literally evolving every day before our eyes and becoming a modern urban center on the left bank of the Vltava River.
The area offers a wealth of possibilities of all kinds. There are shopping centers, schools, medical facilities, veterinary offices, restaurants, wine bars, cafes, cinemas, theatres, galleries, fitness centers, parks and promenades all within easy reach. Do you need to do shopping for the whole weekend? You can head to the Nový Smíchov shopping center, for example. Do you prefer smaller stores, markets and corner shops? You can stop by Nádražní street or any of the adjacent streets. There are many gastronomic and cultural establishments in the area, with the popular The Italians, where you can indulge in exceptional wines and gourmet specialties, just around the corner. Cinema City Nový Smíchov or CineStar Anděl multiplexes show the latest films every day. You can catch a premiere or an award-winning play at the Švanda’s Theatre. Do you enjoy various exhibitions? You can visit Portheimka or the Ethnographic Museum of the National Museum in the Kinský Garden. The nearby cultural and social center Národní dům or the music bar Futurum frequently feature various shows and performances. Do you like indoor sports? You can visit a climbing wall at the SmíchOFF climbing center, get in shape at the Form Factory (Anděl) or Factory Pro (Smíchovské nádraží) fitness centers, and enjoy yoga at the Yogaspace in Drtinova street.
Would you prefer to take a break from the city that never sleeps? Enjoy a quiet stroll in Sacré Coeur Park, Kinský Garden or Petřín, or a longer hike through the parks and gardens in the vicinity. Just a few meters from your new home, you can rent a rowboat or take a boat trip on the Vltava River and admire the beauty of one of Europe’s most famous cities from the water. Relax by the Vltava River at Císařská louka, where you will feel like you are in the countryside. Take the promenade along the river through the Smíchov riverbank area, where you will find, among other things, a children’s / multifunctional playground. Do you like cycling? There are several cycling routes in the area, including the very popular A2 Vltavská, which runs 31 kilometers to Vrané nad Vltavou.
The Prokopské údolí and Dalejské údolí natural parks, Karlštejn, Tetín, chateau in Mníšek pod Brdy, Svatý Jan pod Skalou, Koněprusy Caves, Černolice Rocks. Do you like to return to these attractive places or have you always wanted to go there? Your new home will be a great starting point as they are all within easy reach. And there is no need for you to drive all the time - you can take a train or a bus from the nearby Smíchovské nádraží station.
Do you like history? Take a walk-through historic Prague in the footsteps of important people of the national past, such as Charles IV, T. G. Masaryk, Karel Čapek or Václav Havel. Smíchov is a place which allows the people that live there to experience the best moments of their lives. Make your dreams come true here.
The location of the future Rezidence Na Plzeňce has a rich history and is part of the Smíchov protected heritage zone. The settlement of the area of today’s Smíchov is documented by archaeological findings since the Middle Ages, together with written sources dating back to the 13th century. The origin of the name Smíchov most likely dates back to the reign of Charles IV. In 1386, the local land was divided into parcels and a settlement was established, with the population coming from different places thus “mixing” here(in Czech “smíchání”). The name Smíchov was first recorded in 1402.
The area is currently changing significantly from an industrial-residential zone from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries into a zone with residential and office buildings. In the past centuries, Smíchov used to be a renowned industrial district, where prominent brands with a worldwide reputation operated, such as the Ringhoffer factory. Thanks to the large number of factory chimneys, Smíchov was once even called “the Manchester of Prague”. Plzeňka was a defunct farmhouse and mill in Smíchov between the nearby Nádražní, Ostrovského, Za Ženskými domovy and Stroupežnického streets, on the site of the Na Knížecí bus station and the Anděl metro exit. The street of the future Rezidence Na Plzeňce featured mainly manufactories and workshops. The street Na Plzeňce got its name more than 100 years ago, specifically in 1910 (source: Wikipedia, Pražský uličník).