Rašínovo Quay, Squares, embankments, courtyards, Embankments - Prague

The Rašínovo Quay is situated between the Vyšehrad tunnel and the Jiráskův Bridge. The quay as we can see it today started being built in the 1870s. Its souther part, between the Palackého Bridge and Vyšehrad tunner at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Quay has had several names during its existence. Palackého Quay between 1876 - 1940, Vyšehradské Quay between 1905 - 1919, Podskalské Quay between 1919 - 1924, Rašínovo Quay between 1924 - 1941, Vltava Quay between 1940 - 1942, Karel Lažnovský Quay between 1941 - 1945, Reinhard Heydrich Ufer between 1942 - 1945, Bedřich Engels Quay between 1951 - 1990, Rašínovo Quay again after 1990.

The quay is 950 long. It is used for pedestrians, cars and public transport. The quay serves as a place from where boats leave on sightseeing river cruises through Prague. The place offers an amazing view of the city of Prague.