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Na Václavce is a street in Prague 5, Smíchov, named after the Václavka villa, number 1079/32. It connects to Santoška Street near the Santoška gate and intersects with Malvazinky Street near the Malvazinky bus stop. The street rises steeply into the hill and ends in the Vesny locality, a small settlement with six converging streets, near the Malvazinky bus stop. The street is served by bus lines from the Na Knížecí terminal to Jinonice, including the daily line 137 and the night line 501.

This street is notable for its collection of notable buildings, including the Husův sbor, a large white concrete church from 1933, and the Secessionist villas Vila Helenka and Vila Václavka. The street's architecture reflects the rapid growth and urbanization of Prague in the early 20th century, with the construction of new streets and buildings.

The Husův sbor, a church of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church, was founded on Smíchov by Dr. Karel Farský on January 8, 1920. The church is a notable example of modernist architecture, designed by architects E. Sobotka and S. Vachata. The church features a large white concrete structure and a columbarium. A memorial plaque at the entrance commemorates the founding of the church.

The Secessionist villas Vila Helenka and Vila Václavka are also notable landmarks on the street. Vila Helenka, designed by architect Alois Korda, was completed in 1903 and features a distinctive Secessionist style. The villa was declared a protected monument on May 3, 1958. Vila Václavka, also designed by Korda, is a Secessionist villa with a restaurant and is a popular spot for the Pražští Baroni society.

The street is surrounded by the Smíchov Hills and the Smíchov Cemetery, providing a unique and scenic backdrop to the street's architecture. Today, the street remains a charming and historic part of Prague's urban landscape, worth visiting for its unique architecture and cultural significance.

Visitors to Na Václavce can explore the street's notable buildings, including the Husův sbor and the Secessionist villas. The street's scenic location and historic significance make it a worthwhile destination for anyone interested in Prague's architecture and history.