Nuselský pivovar Brewery building

Welcome to Nusli. You are standing in front of one of the most important pillars of the industrial history of this valley, a place where over the centuries the artisanal um has interconnected with the great history of the national economy. Before your eyes, the Nusel Brewery complex, a monumental complex that dominates the whole area with its presence, in which every brick and every stone seems to be filled with the stories of the people who worked here, formed and dreamed. Feel this atmosphere. Feel the feeling that you are walking through time, which flows a little differently here in the Nusel Valley than in the busy center of Prague.

Let's go back deep into the past together to understand why this place is so special. The whole story of this complex began a long time ago, in 164,94. At that time Jan Josef z Vrtby laid the first foundation under the budowę brewery, which at that time was still a small beginning in the wider context of agricultural and local production. But history tends to surprise. What began as a modest enterprise has gradually evolved into something completely unprecedented thanks to constant development and visionary approach. Imagine the growth, the incredible rise, when this brewery became one of the largest industrial breweries in all of Central Europe. It was a real engine of economics, a place that powered the whole neighborhood and was known far beyond today's state borders.

Over the next century, the brewery's ownership and direction changed, reflecting the stormy history of the entire region. In a thousand and eight hundred and fifty-seven, the brewery bought Alois Procháska. Under his leadership, the site further deepened and strengthened its position. Later, at the end of the nineteenth century, namely in the year one thousand eight hundred ninety-seven, another major transformation took place when the brewery was purchased by the Prague Credit Bank and a stock brewery was created. This move meant entering the era of modern capitalism and mass production, which was absolutely crucial for the time being.

Now pay attention to what's right in front of you. Take a look at the main entrance gate from Belgrade Street. It's right here at this entrance that you can best feel the weight of history. Notice the two brewery barrels that are part of the gate. These barrels come directly from the year one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. Imagine how many different epoch, wars and political twists these barrels have seen in their lives. They are silent but very strong witnesses to the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. They are a symbol of the craft that has evolved into an industrial power in this place. Take a look at the facade and see the mass and integrity that this area radiates. Even if we don't look at every single detail, believe me, the overall structure of this place tells you the story of strength, endurance and technical progress that has been going on here for centuries.

However, this site was not just about machines, barrels and production. It was a space that lived by people and their fates. It is associated with many names that we will not forget in Czech history. Apart from the founder of Jan Josef from Vrtba and the successful owner Alois Prochásek, other important people left their trail. Here we can think of figures like Jaroslav Foglar or Jaroslav Štercl whose names are closely linked to this neighborhood and its spirit. But the brewery was also a place where politics and culture met. Imagine the atmosphere in the brewery garden. In the year one thousand nine hundred twenty-nine, Edvard Beneš himself performed here. Imagine that scene, that little theater scene, where there were events at that time that affected the fate of the entire nation. This garden was not just a place to relax, it was a part of the vibrant cultural life of Nusle.

Sometimes history may seem to stop, but this complex has its own dynamic. Although in the year one thousand nine hundred sixty brewery had to close because of the conditions at the time and the machines were silent, its legacy never disappeared. On the contrary, its value was so high that in the year two thousand and three the entire complex was officially registered as a cultural monument. This is proof that although the function of the site is changing, its substance and importance remain unquestionable. What you see is not just old buildings, it's a protected piece of our common identity.

The interesting thing that may interest you is the constant transformation. A small brewery operation founded by a nobleman became an industrial giant and eventually became a rare monument that teaches us about our roots. The gate of a thousand and nine hundred and eighteen barrels serves as a symbolic bridge between all these ages. It's like you're touching the very heart of history, which is still beating, even though there's no more beer brewing like it was done a hundred years ago.

Now I won't hold you back any longer in your next discovery. I suggest you continue to walk around the premises, perceive its dimensions, perceive its presence in this valley and look in its vicinity for further traces of the past. Every corner of this place, every street that leads to it has its own story, waiting for you to discover it. Thank you for spending this moment with us and for choosing to understand the history of the Nusel brewery. I wish you a pleasant and inspiring further journey.