A Walk Above the Rudolph Gallery

Historic plan of the Rudolph Gallery, cutting through the hill. (source: Wikipedia)

Our walk starts at the Vltava river, close to the bridge Štefaníkův most. Here you see the little house at the beginning of the adit.

The Rudolph Gallery at the Vltava river.

A view inside.

This must be the water inlet to the tunnel from the Vltava river.

We take one of the footpaths leading uphill. Enjoy the view of the Vltava river and the old town.

This is a ventilation shaft above the Rudolph Gallery, on top of the hill and close to the beer garden (by the way, a great place in summer!). These shafts were also used during the construction.

High school above the Rudolph Gallery, named after the tunnel. The name probably doesn’t make much sense to people who don’t know what’s below their feet.

The street “Nad Štolou” – literally “above the adit”. Follow that street, pass the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on your left hand side.

Carefully cross Letenské náměstí (after having waited a long time for the extremely short green phase) …

… and continue along Čechova Street with its beautiful Art Nouveau buildings.

Ever wondered what is this little turret? It is yet another ventilation shaft of Mr. Rudolph – this one in Čechova Street.

Coming closer.

Very close now. Looking inside.

Turning back.

A last look back at Čechova Street before you enter Stromovka park near the playground. You then need to bypass the railway tracks (I usually turn left).

Descending zigzag to Stromovka park …

… until you see the water administrator’s house with its contemporary tribal wall decoration.

Very mysterious: the exit of the Rudolph Gallery in the Stromovka park. (Note: If you decide to walk inside, remember to take the key of the exit gate, or you’ll have to walk all the way back.)

The Rudolph Gallery inside, as seen through the closed gate. From outside.

And that’s where it all ends: A lake in Stromovka park.

Read yourself if you can – a Czech information panel.