Concrete, rubble, and renewal: The curious story of Rohanský ostrov

Photo: Vít Pohanka, Radio Prague International

Rohanský ostrov, or Rohan Island, is a place many Prague residents pass without a second thought. Once a true island in the Vltava River, it later became a forgotten industrial zone. Today, it’s undergoing a transformation into a modern, sustainable neighborhood—with green parks, housing, and public spaces. In this episode of Prague Off the Beaten Track, we take a closer look at its layered past and ambitious future.

If you’ve ever taken the metro to Karlín, or crossed Libeňský Bridge by tram, chances are you passed right by it—without even knowing it was there.

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Author: Vít Pohanka