This part of the city has a certain atmosphere while still retaining its historical heritage. The city was founded by Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century as part of his grandiose plan to build the spiritual and cultural center of Europe, a “New Jerusalem” in Prague; and indeed, if we compare period maps of the two cities, we find that they correspond in at least 20 points.
Start a relaxing “continuously downhill” walk at the I.P. Pavlova metro station. Take Na Bojišti Street to Ke Karlovu Street, where there is a baroque summer house called “Amerika” - it’s the home of the Antonín Dvořák Museum. The charming building is surrounded by a garden with statues by Matthias Bernard Braun. The museum is open daily except Mondays.
From here, it’s a short walk to the St. Apollinaris Provincial Maternity Hospital . The building, noticeable from afar and built in the English style from terracotta fired bricks, still serves as a maternity hospital. The first report of a child born here was recorded in the Národní listy newspaper as early as 1875.
After a few steps you can enter the complex of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. Charles the Great. Founded in the 14th century by Charles IV, the church, with its Augustinian monastery, has undergone many reconstructions during its history. The Police Museum of the Czech Republic is now located here.