Dejvice
Dejvice is a historical community, a municipal quarter of the Prague 6 district of Prague, Czech Republic. Its history can be traced back to the late Roman era. Dejvice is known for its appeal to the upper middle class, foreign diplomatic corps and as a university district. It is also the home to Dukla Prague, one of the most successful football clubs of the Czechoslovak era.
History
While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time in which Dejvice came into existence, archeologists have uncovered a pit that dates back to the late Roman Era.
Character of the quarter
The architecture of Dejvice was greatly influenced by Czech architect Antonín Engel during the 1920s, when he developed new housing settlements that still stand today.[6] Dejvice is a relatively luxurious residential quarter, catering to the educated elite.
Dejvice is a home to multiple universities with many students.
Notable residents
First Czech President Václav Havel lived in Dejvice during his presidency.
Hanspaulka league
The Hanspaulka League, which was the most popular amateur football league in Czechoslovakia, originated in Dejvice.[1] It began in 1972 with eight teams.[7] The league has now grown to over 790 teams.[7] The league is broken into eight divisions based on skill and quality of play. Each game features six players per side and are played on small pitches.[7] The league began four years after the Soviet suppression of the Prague Spring as a means of self-determination for the Czechs.[7] It was staffed by many of the intellectuals and students who participated in the 1968 events.[7]
Transport
Dejvice is linked with the center of Prague by tram lines (8, 18, 20, 26). The
See also
- Hanspaulská liga (Hanspaulka league)
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Metropolitan District Prague 6". Prague 6 Municipal District Authority. Archived from the original on 2009-04-24. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- ^ a b McRae (1997) p. 2
- ^ a b Wilson, Neil (2007). Prague. Lonely Planet. p. 247. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
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- ^ a b c "Dejvicka". Prague Metro. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- ^ a b "Prague Metro, Czech Republic". Railway-Technology.com. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- ^ Kohout (1999) p. 14
- ^ a b c d e Velinger, Jan (2002-06-14). "Prague's Hanspaulka Liga-Football League". Radio Praha. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
Notes
- Kohout, Michal; Slapeta, Vladimir; Templ, Stephan (1999). Prague-20th century architecture. Wien, Austria: Springer-Verlag Wien New York. ISBN 3-211-83229-7. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- McRae, Robert Grant (1997). Resistance and Revolution. Ontario, Canada: Calreton University Press. ISBN 0-88629-316-2. Retrieved 2009-05-07.