Prague accommodation near Hladová zeď
Hotel U Krize Praha, from category 3 star hotels in Prague, is located in romantic Prague centre, in one of the most appreciated historical parts of the city called Lesser Town. The location is within walking distance to all tourists interesting sights, recommended to senior citizens, history lovers and small incentive groups.
Hotel U Kříže is 240 m from Hladová zeď.
Penzion u Svejku offers accommodation in the historical center of Prague, under the Petrin Tower. There is a wifi connection for clients. The guesthouse includes a restaurant with a summer terrace and a pub, which is live music every night. Guesthouse is only 500 meters from the Charles Bridge, 1 km from the Old Town Square, 10 minutes by public transport from Central Station.
Apartments U Švejků is 250 m from Hladová zeď.
Prague Apartment Ujezd is a smaller, cosy apartment in center of Prague situated in the most romantic part, in the Lesser Quarter under the hill Petrin, only few steps from the Charles bridge and the Prague Castle. On the top of Petrin there is a watchtower from where you can ejoy an amazing view of Prague. The Lesser Quarter is ideal for romantic walks, visiting a picturesque restaurants and sightseeing of the historical centre of Prague. The office of Prague Apartment Ujezd is about 5 minutes by walk.
Apartment Ujezd is 260 m from Hladová zeď.
The House Nebozizek Apartments Praha, from category 4 star Prague hotels, is located in the middle of Petřín Park with a magnificent view of the most interesting sights the Old Town has to offer. While you are waiting for your chosen meal, the history of the Old Town will unfold before your eyes, which will follow the meanderings of the Vltava River weaving among the historic buildings finally coming to rest on the classic silhouette of the Prague Castle.
The House Nebozizek Apartments is 260 m from Hladová zeď.
The Hotel Atos Praha, from category 3 star Prague hotels, is situated in the Prague centre in the attractive area of Malá Strana. Prague Castle, National Theatre and Wenceslas Square, can be reached by foot. Hotel Atos offers Prague accommodation in 67 rooms.
Hotel Atos is 260 m from Hladová zeď.
Hotel Roma Prague, from category 4 star Prague hotels, is located in the very historical centre of Prague in Lesser Town, a few steps from the National Theatre and the Prague Castle. Prague It is ready to comply with all the requirements regarding comfort providing you an unforgetable atmosphere when visiting Prague. The hotel Roma is situated right under one of Prague`s dominant points – under the famous look-out tower Petřín.
Hotel Roma is 260 m from Hladová zeď.
Prague Hotel BW Kinsky Garden offers its guests warm and elegant rooms for a pleasant stay in Prague, in the Lesser Town quarter (Praha Mala Strana), the most charming European capital. Kinsky Garden Hotel Prague is located in a peaceful area well served by public transportation, in a renovated 19th century building, a convenient starting place for discovering the historical center of Prague, Czech Republic.
Hotel BW Kinsky Garden is 280 m from Hladová zeď.
Apartmán Praha Malá Strana is 290 m from Hladová zeď.
Hotel Residence Malá Strana, from category 3 star Prague hotels, is located near the river, a few minutes walk away from the main sights like Prague Castle and the Petrin Garden.
Hotel Residence Mala Strana is 290 m from Hladová zeď.
Prague Hotel Petr, standard 3-star Prague hotel, is located in a quiet part of the district Prague 5 – Smichov and next to Andel - the biggest shopping and entertainment center of Prague. The walking distance to Prague center is 15 min 3 stops by tram to the Charles Bridge (Praha Karluv most), or it takes 2 stops by tram to reach the National Theatre (Praha Narodni divadlo). Easy access by car and public transport. Convenient for tourists and business clients.
Hotel Petr is 330 m from Hladová zeď.
The Red & Blue design hotel from category 4 star Prague hotels, is located in the area of the Prague Lesser Town (Praha Mala Strana), within walking distance to all major Prague sights. This hotel was designed by the well-known, award winning architecture and interior design company Jestico+Whiles. Hotel offers accommodation in Prague in 52 luxury desing room.
Red & Blue Design Hotel Prague is 340 m from Hladová zeď.
Prague Apartment Kroftova is located in a quiet neighbourhood of Prague, is beautifully decorated and sleeps a maximum of six people. Just across the river is the National Theatre and the shopping delights of the New Town, Na Prikope and Wenceslas Square being the main streets to head for with your cash or plastic.
Apartments Kroftova is 350 m from Hladová zeď.
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Hladová zeď
Hladová zeď (The Hunger Wall) is a medieval defence wall in Prague, today's Czech Republic. It was built on Petřín Hill between 1360 and 1362 by order of Charles IV.
Hladová zeď (The Hunger Wall) is a medieval defence wall in Prague, today's Czech Republic. It was built on Petřín Hill between 1360 and 1362 by order of Charles IV.
Marl from quarries on Petřín Hill was used as construction material. The purpose of the construction was to strengthen the fortifications of Prague Castle and Malá Strana against any attack from the west or south. Originally the wall was 4 to 4.5 metres high and 1.8 metres wide and was equipped with battlements and (probably) eight bastions.
The wall was repaired in 1624, further strengthened in the middle of 18th century and repaired or modified several times later (in modern era in 1923-25 and 1975). One of preserved bastions serves as a base for the dome of Štefánik Observatory.
A well preserved part of the wall may also be found in the interior yard of the beautiful 19th-century house in Plaská Street No.8, where it became a decorative part of a very pleasant and highly recommended coffee and dining establishment in Prague 5 - Cafe Lounge.
The name and associated myths
The wall was originally called Zubatá (toothed) or Chlebová (built for bread). The adjective Hladová (hungry) appeared after a 1361 famine, when the construction works on the wall provided livelihood for the city's poor. According to myth, the purpose of the wall was not strategic but to employ and thus feed the poor. Another myth, recorded in writings of Václav Hájek z Libočan or Bohuslav Balbín, is that the Emperor Charles IV himself worked on the wall several hours every day "to help his beloved people".











