Urban Planning

Public Restrooms Without Keys

by Christoph · Published November 10, 2012 · Updated September 19, 2018

I have never managed to figure out why so many restrooms in Prague pubs, sports facilities and public buildings lack a simple key to give their users the much needed privacy. Holding the door with a free hand or blocking it with your foot requires some experience and usually impairs the relief mission.

Large photo of door: 3dom

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