Concrete, rubble, and renewal: The curious story of Rohanský ostrov
Rohanský ostrov, or Rohan Island, is a place many Prague residents pass without a second thought. Once a true island in the Vltava River, it later became a forgotten industrial zone. Today, it’s undergoing a transformation into a modern, sustainable neighborhood—with green parks, housing, and public spaces. In this episode of Prague Off the Beaten Track, we take a closer look at its layered past and ambitious future.
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Prague off the Beaten Track: Hotel International provides Soviet grandeur with a view
You won’t find it on most tourist maps, but the Grand Hotel International in Prague’s leafy Dejvice district is a towering time capsule. Built in the 1950s in the style of Stalinist architecture—but with an American twist—it combines communist-era ambition, artistic surprises, and panoramic views into one unforgettable landmark.
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Vítkov: a peaceful hill where Czech history was made
Just a short walk from the center of Prague rises Vítkov Hill—a quiet, unassuming ridge that separates the districts of Žižkov and Karlín. Though technically part of Žižkov, it’s visible from much of the city and offers some of the best panoramic views of Prague. Still, it remains surprisingly uncrowded, a perfect candidate for those seeking a different kind of city experience.
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From castles to concrete: The expanding story of Prague
Unlike most episodes of Prague Off the Beaten Track, this one doesn’t take you to just one place. Instead, it takes a step back to look at the bigger picture—because before we head out to places like Libeň, Karlín, or Jižní Město, it helps to understand how Prague became what it is today.
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Žižkov Tower: From Cold War relic to luxury in the sky
Soaring high above Prague’s rooftops, the Žižkov Television Tower is impossible to miss—and just as impossible to categorize. A product of late-communist engineering, this peculiar structure has been called everything from an eyesore to a masterpiece of high-tech design. But what many visitors don’t realize is that inside one of its iconic pods, perched 70 meters above ground, lies one of the city’s most exclusive places to spend the night.
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