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ŽIŽKOV (P. Sajler , L. Aichingerová , A. Rotšeidl , J. Sajler ). A M ap of Ž i ž kov. Basic I nformation. Žižkov is a district of Prague which is located e ast of the center. In this part of the city, there are many tenements from the 19 th and 20th centuries.
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Basic Information • Žižkov is a district of Prague which is located east of the center. • In this part of the city, there are many tenements from the 19thand 20th centuries. • There are also many bars, restaurants, cafes and Vietnamese trade shops.
History • Žižkov was created in 1875, when it was separated from Královské Vinohrady. • Since 1960, it has beenthe main part of the city’sPrague 3 perimeter.
Famous Buildings • The Žižkov Television Tower • The Church of Saint Procopius • The Church of Saint Roch • The National Memorial on Vítkov Hill
The Žižkov Television Tower • It is the highest building in Žižkov. • It is 216 metres tall andwas built 20 years ago. • Thetower was designed by Václav Aulický.
The Church of Saint Procopius • This church is located atSladkovský Square and is an architecturallydominant building inPrague. • It was opened in 1903 and completely renovated between 1992 and 1997.
The Church of Saint Roch • This church wasbuilt in the Baroque style and is located at OlšanySquare. • It is the oldestchurch in Žižkov.
The National Memorialon Vítkov Hill • This memorial was built in 1933, to revere the memory ofthe Czechoslovak Legion, who fought during World War I.
Thenand Now • Lupáčova Primary School • The Church of The Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord • Rajská Zahrada Park • KostnickeSquare • Žižkov Gymnasium