hospoda Bílý beránek Homestead

Welcome to Prague, part Stodůlky. You are standing in the very place that once formed the heart of transport and social life here. If you look around now, you may see modern buildings, roads and crossroads, but I want to invite you to a common imagination. Imagine that time goes back hundreds of years. It was here, in this space, that the once important Ticket Inn of the White Lamb stood. Today, the building does not exist, but its history is so strong that we still see its trail in the very layout of this place.

Let's move together into the early eighteenth century. It is year seven hundred thirty-eight. At this time, the inn is starting to be built here, which should serve as a key stop point for all passengers. Imagine then the main road from Prague to Pilsen. There were no cars, just horses, cars, and people who wandered further into the depths of the earth or into the distant Nuremberg. That's why White Lamb was so important. It was a place of rest where passengers could refresh their journey, feed their horses and sleep before the next journey.

In the year of these seven hundred and forty, the existence of the pub, then called The White Sheep, was officially confirmed. It was made by the highest purple Jan Arnošt Staffgotsch, which was a very important person at the time. The fact that such a high-ranking official has been involved shows the strategic value of this inn for the whole area. The white lamb was not only a common tavern, but a real centre, surrounded by meadows, field areas, and there was also a pond that gave the place a quiet and pleasant atmosphere.

Now let's think about what the building looked like. Even though we can't see her anymore today, we know that at a later date she won the character of a summer in the spirit of the Empire. This means that her appearance was balanced and elegant. Note in the spirit of her facade, where there was a so-called shallow risalite, which is a slightly ascended part of the facade, which provided the building with nobility and rhythm. It was a house that was supposed to emit stability and hospitality for anyone who drove west from Prague.

But living in such an inn has not always been easy. The history of the White Lamb is also accompanied by dramatic events. In the year one thousand eight hundred forty, exactly a hundred years after his confirmation, the inn hit by fire. At that time, he was owned by Karel Kubra. Imagine the chaos, the flames rising to the sky and the people trying to save the property. Yet the owners were not discouraged. The building was renovated and the operation was restored. This shows the huge economic value of this place. Whoever owned the inn on the Reich Road had a gold mine in their hands, because the stream of passengers never stopped.

Let's move forward in time closer to our days. The inn has remained in the Kubra family for many generations. The last owner was Albina Kubra. But her era ended with the arrival of new political flags. In the year nine hundred sixty-one the estate was expropriated. It was a sad break when private family space passed into the hands of the state. The building has served for some time, but its fate has been substantially sealed.

Now let's stop at one interesting thing that will help you better understand the spirit of this place. Have you noticed the original name at the white sheep? It wasn't chosen at random. At that time Stodůlky was known for its extensive sheep breeding. The sheep were the main source of livelihood and wealth for many locals. So the name of the inn was not only an ornament, but a mirror of the region's economy at that time. The white lamb was thus a symbol of the link between local agriculture and international trade and transport.

It's fascinating to think how many thousands of people have come through here. How many merchants, diplomats, passengers or simple craftsmen have rested here. The white lamb witnessed the transformation of the century, from carriages to the first cars. It was the point where the roads crossed and the news from other cities spread.

Unfortunately, the end of this story is final. In the year nine hundred and eighty-five, the building was completely demolished. The reason for this was the construction of a new settlement and the need to rebuild the junction in order to meet modern transport requirements. At one point, a building that stood here for over 150 years disappeared. All she left behind was memory in archives and maps.

If you look around again, feel differently about this space. You have a place beneath your feet where the smell of food from the kitchen of the inn, the smell of horses and the noise of passengers once mixed. Even though you see only asphalt and concrete today, the history of the White Lamb reminds us of how our city is changing and how quickly the monuments that once were the center of the world for thousands of people can disappear.

Thank you for coming with me to this forgotten point in Prague history. I hope this short journey in time has helped you to feel the atmosphere of Stodůlek better. Now invited to further explore the surroundings. Follow the signs and discover other hidden stories that this place still carries. Have a safe trip and meet me at the next landmark.