Is there a more intriguing place to find ourselves than here in Ruzyně? Ruzyně might seem like just another district of Prague at first glance. But look closer. Ruzyně holds a secret, one that connects us to the world. That secret is Václav Havel Airport, named after the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic. This airport wasn’t always a grand international hub. It began its life in a time of crisis, its construction in 1932 offering a lifeline during a period of widespread unemployment. Imagine those workers, their hands shaping the very buildings we see today. The airport, then known as Prague-Ruzyně, officially opened its runways on April 5, 1937. It quickly earned recognition as one of Europe’s most modern airports, its design inspiring similar projects across the continent. But Ruzyně has also witnessed turbulent times. In 1968, the airport became a stage for a different kind of arrival as Soviet paratroopers landed here, a prelude to the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. Today, Ruzyně thrives as a modern gateway. It’s a testament to resilience, a place where the echoes of history blend with the constant hum of international travel.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to