Městská památková zóna Vinohrady, Žižkov, Vršovice Památková zóna

Městská památková zóna Vinohrady, Žižkov, Vršovice is a protected Prague territory. It includes the majority of Vinohrad and selected areas of New Town, Žižkov and Vršovice. It was established in 1993. Its main mission is to protect cultural and urban architectural values of these sites.

This zone was established by order of the capital of Prague dated 28 September 1993. Its provisions took place during the political transformation of Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism. This period of democratisation processes and the transition to a market economy directly affected access to the protection of cultural heritage.

The object of protection is the historical plan, the spatial and material composition together with the urban structure. Special attention is paid to street interiors and communication surfaces, especially mosaic and historical pavement tiles. The interest is covered by the architecture of objects, their exteriors, public interiors with craft elements and historical underground spaces such as vaulted cellars or stoles. There are also historical gardens, parks and panorama zones with its dominance in nearby and remote views.

The Vinohrad part of the zone covers almost the entire territory. The exception is the easternmost area where the border is the bus route between the stops of White Cerkeva and Želivsky. Protection does not include the premises of the Vinohradská hospital, cemeteries and crematorium in Prague 10, the area of Soběslavské and Florné street or Hollar Square. The western border is followed by the north-south magistrate, the Nuselsky Bridge and the streets of Sokolská and Interobranska, which shows that part of the Park Folimanka is not protected in this respect. The National Museum, Čelakov orchards and part of Vinohrad in Prague 1, including the State Opera and the Federal Assembly, belong to the Prague Monument Reserve. The main station is divided between the two territories according to the border of New Town and Vinohrad.

From New Town to the zone falls a belt between Sokolska and Leger streets and blocks east of Leger Street. The Zizkov part includes the entire western area, except for the Hill of the Holy Cross and Vítkov. The protected area includes an extensive network of streets from Priběnická to Havlíček Square and outings in the valley along Hartigova and Roháč Street to the intersection of Ohrad. This includes both Olšanski and Jewish cemeteries, the Don Giovanni Hotel and the former Jewish hospital. However, the railway station Žižkov and the construction around Olšanska Street look from protection.

The Vršovická section consists of the northwest area of the city. The southern border between Nuslemi and Otakar Street and the junction at Koh- i-noor is formed by Vršovická Street. The eastern limit of the zone passes through the streets of Moscow, Caucasus, Moldova, Copenhagen, the 28th Regiment and Konopistská.

Several dozen cultural monuments are located in the area. Significant objects include the Church of the Holy Heart of the Lord, the building of the Czech Radio on Vinohradská Street, the Ranger or the twin brothers Čapka. The area in the immediate vicinity is adjacent to the Nusel Bridge and the Celakov Sets.

The Monument Zone is now used to maintain the authentic character of Prague neighborhoods and is fully accessible to visitors. Its value lies in maintaining a coherent urban structure and quality architecture. The walk in this area offers insight into the historical development of the city and its architectural heritage.