Břevnov

Břevnov is a cadastral district in western Prague that belongs to the city district of Prague 6. The area was first mentioned in written records as early as the 10th century and is best known for Břevnov Monastery. Besides this historic landmark, the neighborhood is home to other noteworthy buildings, including the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, in front of which stands a monument to its former director, Otto Wichterle. The large military hospital and Markéta Stadium, which hosts speedway and track-and-field events, also shape the character of the district. Public transportation access is provided by Petřiny station on Metro Line A, as well as a tram line that runs along Bělohorská Street.