What if I told you this hill we’re standing on, Tyršův vrch, wasn’t always here? Before 1930, this entire area was a single hill called Sychrov. It was a different world then, covered in orchards and small quarries where stone was extracted for building the surrounding areas.
Tyršův vrch as we know it today was born from a construction project. The building of railway lines to the Praha Jih marshalling yard and the line from Vršovice towards Krč sliced through Sychrov, creating two distinct hills. It was around this time that the Sokol, a Czech gymnastics organization, established a summer training ground on the newly formed peak. In their honor, the hill was christened Tyršův vrch, a testament to their presence and the changing face of the landscape.
Today, Tyršův vrch is a beloved park. It even boasts an archery range, home to the First Royal Archery Club. But there’s a whisper in the wind, a plan to reconnect Tyršův vrch to its lost half, Bohdalec. By relocating the railway lines, the vision is to reunite these two halves, creating a green corridor for everyone to enjoy, a testament to the enduring power of nature and a subtle nod to the past.