Prague’s Anděl district is much more than just a shopping centre!
Anděl isn’t just commercial space
The main aspects of contented living undoubtedly include greenery, offered by Santoška Park or Paví vršek (Peacock Hill), where you can relax or do sports. Although it may seem almost impossible in the centre of Prague, the luxury of walks and pleasant seating can be found and experienced near the Moldau River. Those who desire social life will surely find it here. Popular social and cultural events which regularly take place at the luxurious Náplavka riverbank are a welcome diversion.
The Prokopské and Dalejské Valleys offer stunning views, and Prokopské Valley in particular can be called an untouched piece of nature which still retains its irresistible charm and represents the natural and cultural wealth of Prague. The mysterious atmosphere of the Hlubočepy Lake has inspired a number of filmmakers, while the Dalejský Creek underscores the pleasant setting.
Continuously developing luxury district
The centre of Prague 5 is associated mainly with the city’s industrial past. The working districts, machinery factories, electrical engineering companies and breweries, which were all at the height of their fame in the first half of the 20th Century, have mostly closed down and still give the location its contemporary look.
However, in most cases new landmarks have been built. In the past decade, Smíchov itself has undergone considerable reconstruction and it is now in the view-finder of businesses which see Anděl as a prosperous location. It is also home to important companies like Google, Pfizer, Skype, eBay, MAFRA, Seznam, Johnson & Johnson, Maersk, AstraZeneca and UBS.
Historical retrospective and its foundation
The Prague 5 city district with a catchment centre in Smíchov was established on 1 July 1960 under the act on territorial division of the state. In 1968 and 1974, it was expanded to include the municipalities connected to Prague. Since 1990, it was redefined in the list of city sections. At present, the area of Prague 5 is located in the southern part of Prague, on the left bank of the Moldau River. The area around Anděl intersection in Smíchov has become a natural traffic, business and social centre, having undergone two waves of luxury modernisation since the 1980s.
