Klamovka (Portal of Prague)

Klamovka

This very pleasant medium-sized public garden was designed originally in the Rococo style and is situated on the slope between Podbělohorská and Plzeňská streets. The garden is named after the Clam-Gallas family who purchased it in the middle of the 18th century.

As with many other suitable Prague locations, this place was originally planted with vineyards that were owned by the Carthusian monastery.

It’s a thoroughly romantic park, and it is through the endeavours of the members of Clam-Gallas’ family who have imbued it with an uncanny feel that it positively invites would be passers-by to tread its paths. The playground appeals to parents and kids, the latter can even visit a local nursery school located close by. Regarding its modern history, Klamovka established its reputation in the 70s and 80s, mainly thanks to the restaurant located in the château or, to be more precise, in the Sokol Club. This place was a favoured haunt of dissidents and their supporters; it was undoubtedly full of intriguing drama especially as it was often frequented by the police including members of the State Police. All this and more gave rise to the legend called Klamovka. More...