At the 18th EXPO REAL, the commercial property and investment exhibition in Munich (Oct 5-7), the City of Prague focuses on presenting projects for revitalization of two formerly iconic Prague´s marketplaces, which are currently listed buildings. One of them, the project for restoration and reconstruction of the Old Town Marketplace, is situated in the centre of the city (Prague 1), while the other, revitalization and development of the Holešovice Marketplace, is located on Bubenské Waterfront, Prague 7. Prague is planning to return the building of the Old Town Marketplace to its original state from the end of the 19th century when it served as a marketplace for people living in the Old Town. Accordingly, it will be restored to the original architectural concept of a basilica hall of considerable dimensions, full of market stalls. As a part of the reconstruction programme, the exterior of the building will be also refurbished and some logistics and parking facilities will be developed. As for the Holešovice Marketplace, which, being built in the same century, is also a listed building, Prague is set to revitalize its huge area, where 30 buildings and tens of stationary stalls are currently located. The intention is that the Marketplace should attract a wider spectrum of visitors, being an asset to all people from Prague, in addition to those from Holešovice. The complex should certainly serve especially its market function, which will be, however, combined with other functional units, such as catering, cultural and sports facilities. At the heart of the entire complex, there will be two central squares. One of them will provide space for traditional markets, social functions and cultural events, whereas the other one, being located in front of a former water tower, the highest building of the entire complex, will be a place for rest and relaxation, complete with green vegetation, a water area, a restaurant and an observation tower.
Legend to the photo:
The Old Town Marketplace – revitalization and the development of the site (designed by SGL projekt, s. r. o.)
