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{{Short description|Cadastral area of Prague, Czech Republic}}
{{See also|Karlin (disambiguation)}}
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| name = Karlín
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| settlement_type = Cadastral Area of Prague
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| name = Karlín
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| image_skyline = Praha, Karlín, ulice.jpg
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| image_caption = Thámova Street in Karlín, renovated after 2002 floods
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| image_map = Praha KÚ Karlín.png
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| country = [[Czech Republic]]
| map_caption = Location of Karlín in [[Prague]]
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| region = [[Prague]]
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| municipality = Prague 8
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| image = Praha, Karlín, ulice.jpg
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| image_caption = Thámova Street in Karlín, renovated after 2002 floods
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| population_total = 12261
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| population_as_of = 2021
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'''Karlín''' ({{langx|de|Karolinenthal}}) is a [[Cadastre|cadastral area]] of [[Prague]], part of [[Prague 8]] municipal district, formerly an independent town (which became part of Prague in 1922). It is bordered by the river [[Vltava]] and [[Holešovice]] to the north, [[Vítkov hill]] and [[Žižkov]] to the south, [[New Town, Prague|New Town]] to the west and [[Libeň]] to the east.
[[Image:Karlinsky kostel.jpg|thumb|240px|Saints Cyril and Methodius Church]]

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'''Karlín''' ({{lang-de|Karolinenthal}}) is a [[Cadastre|cadastral area]] of [[Prague]], part of [[Prague 8]] municipal district, formerly an independent town (which became part of Prague in 1922). It is bordered by the river [[Vltava]] and [[Holešovice]] to the north, [[Vítkov hill]] and [[Žižkov]] to the south, [[New Town, Prague|New Town]] to the west and [[Libeň]] to the east.


==History==
==History==
The building of the Karlín district began in 1817, surrounding the Rosarium of the [[Knights of the Cross with the Red Star]]. The new settlement was named after the fourth wife of Emperor [[Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor|Francis I]] of Austria, [[Caroline Augusta of Bavaria]].
The building of the Karlín district began in 1817, surrounding the Rosarium of the [[Knights of the Cross with the Red Star]]. The new settlement was named after the fourth wife of Emperor [[Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor|Francis I]] of Austria, [[Caroline Augusta of Bavaria]].[[Image:Karlinsky kostel.jpg|thumb|240px|Saints Cyril and Methodius Church]]


After the demolition of the city walls, the properties in Karlín were counted among the cheapest properties of Prague. For that reason, the number of industrial enterprises and dwellings grew very quickly in the area of "Rohan Island" (''Rohanský ostrov''). On January 1, 1922, Karlín was incorporated into Prague. At this time, the electrical engineering pioneer and industrialist [[František Křižík]] had great influence in the area. He established a streetcar line, which he then sold to the city.
After the demolition of the city walls, the properties in Karlín were counted among the cheapest properties of Prague. For that reason, the number of industrial enterprises and dwellings grew very quickly in the area of "Rohan Island" (''Rohanský ostrov''). On 1 January 1922 Karlín was incorporated into Prague. At this time, the electrical engineering pioneer and industrialist [[František Křižík]] had great influence in the area. He established a streetcar line, which he then sold to the city.


In the 1970s, traffic was derouted onto the Rohanské nábřeží and the main arterial road was relieved. Since 1990 Karlín is connected to the [[Prague Metro]] and a pedestrian zone has been established. In 2002 Karlín was severely affected by the [[100-year flood]]. It has since recovered and is becoming a new destination for businesses and residences.
In the 1970s, traffic was rerouted onto the Rohanské nábřeží and the main arterial road was relieved. Since 1990 Karlín is connected to the [[Prague Metro]] by [[Křižíkova (Prague Metro)|Křižíková]] station named after Křižík, and a pedestrian zone has been established as well. In 2002 Karlín was severely affected by the [[100-year flood]]. It has since recovered and is becoming a new destination for businesses and residences.


==Notable buildings==
==Notable buildings==
A notable building in Karlín is the ''Karlín Railway Bridge'', which connects the main railway station to the [[Bubny]] station. The viaduct (also called Karlín viaduct) was named after [[Alois Negrelli]], it is {{convert|1111|m}} long and was put into operation on June 1, 1850. It is the longest bridge/viaduct on Czech territory.
A notable building in Karlín is the [[Negrelli Viaduct|Karlín Railway Bridge]], which connects the [[Praha Masarykovo nádraží|Masaryk Railway Station]] to the [[Praha–Bubny railway station|Bubny station]]. The viaduct (also called Karlín viaduct) was named after [[Alois Negrelli]], it is {{convert|1111|m}} long and was put into operation on 1 June 1850. It is the longest bridge/viaduct on Czech territory.


Other notable buildings include:
Other notable buildings include:
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* Theater Karlín ([[Karlínské hudební divadlo]])
* Theater Karlín ([[Karlínské hudební divadlo]])
* [[Hotel Olympik]]
* [[Hotel Olympik]]
* Hotel Hilton Prague
* House of the Invalid (Invalidovna)
* House of the Invalid (Invalidovna)
* [[Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius (Karlín)|Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius]] (Kostel Sv. Cyrila a Metoděje)
* [[Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius (Karlín)|Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius]] (Kostel Sv. Cyrila a Metoděje)
* Danube House
* [[Czech Statistical Office]] (Český statistický úřad)
* [[Czech Statistical Office]] (Český statistický úřad)
* Karlín Synagogue
* Palais Danubia

== Demographics ==
{{historical population|1869|13384|1880|17250|1890|19540|1900|21555|1910|24230|1921|25051|1930|24002|1950|21779|1961|22547|1970|21246|1980|17241|1991|14240|2001|12326|2011|11161|2021|12261|align=none|cols=3|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Praha|url=https://csu.gov.cz/docs/107508/8e8d8a88-22cc-41a3-b523-7b0fbab7c040/130084150100.pdf?version=1.0|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref name=":0" />}}


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Lucia Moholy]] (born ''[[Schulz]]'' January 18, 1894, ''Karolinenthal bei Prag'', died May 17, 1989, [[Zollikon]], [[Switzerland]]) photographer, documentarist, publicist
* [[Lucia Moholy]] (born ''[[Schulz]]'' 18 January 1894, ''Karolinenthal bei Prag''; died 17 May 1989, [[Zollikon]], [[Switzerland]]) photographer, documentarist, publicist
* [[Franz Baermann Steiner]] (born October 12, 1909, died November 27, 1952, [[Oxford]], [[England]]) ethnologist, polymath, essayist, aphorist, and poet.
* [[Franz Baermann Steiner]] (born 12 October 1909; died 17 November 1952, [[Oxford]], [[England]]) ethnologist, polymath, essayist, aphorist, and poet.
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat|Karlín}}
{{Commons category|Karlín}}
* [http://www.karlin.cz/ Karlin Real Estate Group]
* [http://www.karlin.cz/ Karlin Real Estate Group]


{{Districts and cadastral areas of Prague}}
{{Districts and cadastral areas of Prague}}
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Latest revision as of 09:15, 13 November 2024

See also: Karlin (disambiguation)
Karlín
Cadastral Area of Prague
Thámova Street in Karlín, renovated after 2002 floods
Thámova Street in Karlín, renovated after 2002 floods
Location of Karlín in Prague
Location of Karlín in Prague
Coordinates: 50°5′31″N 14°26′43″E / 50.09194°N 14.44528°E / 50.09194; 14.44528
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPrague
DistrictPrague 8
Area
 • Total
2.16 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
12,261
 • Density5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
180 00

Karlín (German: Karolinenthal) is a cadastral area of Prague, part of Prague 8 municipal district, formerly an independent town (which became part of Prague in 1922). It is bordered by the river Vltava and Holešovice to the north, Vítkov hill and Žižkov to the south, New Town to the west and Libeň to the east.

History

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The building of the Karlín district began in 1817, surrounding the Rosarium of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star. The new settlement was named after the fourth wife of Emperor Francis I of Austria, Caroline Augusta of Bavaria.

Saints Cyril and Methodius Church

After the demolition of the city walls, the properties in Karlín were counted among the cheapest properties of Prague. For that reason, the number of industrial enterprises and dwellings grew very quickly in the area of "Rohan Island" (Rohanský ostrov). On 1 January 1922 Karlín was incorporated into Prague. At this time, the electrical engineering pioneer and industrialist František Křižík had great influence in the area. He established a streetcar line, which he then sold to the city.

In the 1970s, traffic was rerouted onto the Rohanské nábřeží and the main arterial road was relieved. Since 1990 Karlín is connected to the Prague Metro by Křižíková station named after Křižík, and a pedestrian zone has been established as well. In 2002 Karlín was severely affected by the 100-year flood. It has since recovered and is becoming a new destination for businesses and residences.

Notable buildings

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A notable building in Karlín is the Karlín Railway Bridge, which connects the Masaryk Railway Station to the Bubny station. The viaduct (also called Karlín viaduct) was named after Alois Negrelli, it is 1,111 metres (3,645 ft) long and was put into operation on 1 June 1850. It is the longest bridge/viaduct on Czech territory.

Other notable buildings include:

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
186913,384—    
188017,250+28.9%
189019,540+13.3%
190021,555+10.3%
191024,230+12.4%
YearPop.±%
192125,051+3.4%
193024,002−4.2%
195021,779−9.3%
196122,547+3.5%
197021,246−5.8%
YearPop.±%
198017,241−18.9%
199114,240−17.4%
200112,326−13.4%
201111,161−9.5%
202112,261+9.9%
Source: Censuses[2][1]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Results of the 2021 Census - Open data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  2. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Praha" (PDF) (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
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