According to tourists, Kampa is the most romantic part of Prague. The truth is that, with its details, Kampa fascinates not only tourists but also Praguers, themselves, who come there to do sports, walk dogs or relax.
Statues complete the magic
Kampa has its magic in every season. Its atmosphere is enhanced by such things as, for instance the café at the mill wheel of Všehrda Mill, the mill wheel at the Velkopřevorský Mill, guarded by the watersprite Kabourek and several other statues scattered across the island. There are two children’s playgrounds and several great restaurants with magnificent views of the city. Other restaurants can be found at the little square. They are more for tourists than for Praguers. Also the Kampa Museum (Sova’s Mills) adds to the atmosphere of the island thanks to its exposition of statues outside the museum’s area.
Island of Czech artists
The report about the island mentioned the “Lennon Wall, which is related to Kampa but is not located on the island itself. A more important thing for Czechs is that poems by Václav Hrabě used to be written on the wall beside Velkopřevorský Mill. An observing eye can find remains of the first river spa in Prague (near the horticultural house). Another significant place is Jan Werich’s House, where lived not only Jan Werich but also the Czech revivalist Josef Dobrovský (The place was a tannery at that time) and also one of the biggest Czech poets, Vladimír Holan. Another famous person Jiří Trnka lived nearby.
Prague Venice
Tourists, both Czech and foreign, can also explore a part of Kampa and learn about its history from a boat operated by the First Boating Company, which sails into Čertovka as part of the cruise with its historical boats and takes tourists as far as Velkopřevorský Mill.
