park in Prague

Kampa Island Prague

Also known as Ostrov Kampa

Kampa is a small island in the Vltava separated from the Malá Strana (Lesser Town) district by the narrow Čertovka (Devil's Channel), first documented in the 15th century and historically used for mill operations.

Small island in Prague below Charles Bridge, separated from the Malá Strana district by the narrow Čertovka mill channel. The southern park provides the best ground-level view of Charles Bridge from below; the northern end houses the Kampa Museum of Central European modernism and contemporary art (David Černý’s giant bronze crawling babies are mounted on the building’s facade). Park free at all times; museum approximately CZK 280, check museumkampa.cz. Enter directly from Charles Bridge steps.

Type
park
Destination
Prague
Cost
Free to visit
Founded
15th century
Era
Medieval
Address
U Sovových mlýnů 2, 118 00 Prague
Coordinates
50.0840, 14.4085
Official website
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