Ztracenka Park

Once a neglected and overgrown area, today, with the elegance of Italian gardens, this location brings a smile to every visitor’s face. Ztracenka Park has truly lived up to its name for much of its history. The original vineyards beneath Karlov disappeared during the Thirty Years’ War, after which the place was transformed into city gardens, still very impenetrable. During socialism, Ztracenka was used as a playground. Still, over time, it fell back into neglect, turning into an unkempt slope full of lush vegetation and becoming a common refuge for the homeless.

In 2010, the park underwent extensive reconstruction under the guidance of architect Michal Gavlas, transforming it beyond recognition. Today, the garden features several terraces with viewpoints. One of these terraces is home to the Memorial to the Victims of Two Totalitarian Regimes, composed of three stone blocks created by artists Ondřej Tuček and Ladislav Sorokáč. The ubiquitous brick walls surrounding the benches are inspired by nearby New Town bastions and connect in many places to historic masonry.