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Nusle, created in 1922, is a district of Prague.
Location
Part of Nusle is in Prague 2 while most is in Prague 4. Nusle is located south of the city centre in Nuselské údolí (Nusle Valley) on the Botič brook. It borders Vyšehrad to the west, the New Town and Vinohrady to the north and Vršovice to the east. The southern part of Nusle, on a plain above the valley, is known as Pankrác for the St. Pankratz church.
Points of interest
Points of interest in the town are the Nusle Town Hall from the year 1908, the Nusle brewery from 1694, and the parish church of St. Wenceslaus built in 1899. Also in Nusle is the Nusle Bridge, one of the largest in the Czech Republic and connects the opposite sides of the valley. It is known for having many people commit suicide by jumping from it since 1973.[1]
References
- ^ Hoy, Hilda (2007-05-23). "Upgrade Planned for Nusle Bridge". The Prague Post. http://www.praguepost.com/articles/2007/05/23/upgrade-planned-for-nusle-bridge.php. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
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Coordinates: 50°03′36″N 14°26′24″E / 50.06°N 14.44°E
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