Zvuky Prahy / Sounds of Prague

Dedicated to Z'ev:
Bastion XXXI U Božích muk is on the former New Town walls, which stretch from Na Slupi to Karlov Street and which were built by Charles IV. in the years 1348–1350. The walls led from Vyšehrad through the Botič valley to Karlov and measured 620 meters. From the Nuselské valley, the fortification was strong due to meadows, a stream and a steep rock. During the Thirty Years' War, the fortifications of the whole of Prague were strengthened, and five bastions were built on the New Town side. Gothic masonry and baroque structures have been preserved in the repaired Baroque fence and in the walls. At the end of the 20th century, there was a dilapidated disinfection station and the walls were in a state of disrepair. Towards Albertov is today the Ztracenka Garden, founded around 1791 as a garden and partly as a vineyard. In the years 2009 - 2010 a complete reconstruction of the garden took place and was opened for public. The existing greenery was complemented by landscaping, retaining walls, pedestrian paths and seating areas, which complete the garden to serve seating and interesting views of the lower part of the New Town around the Vltava. The garden is part of the pedestrian area of greenery from the Nuselské Valley through the New Town Walls to the Albert Slopes and to the Catherine Garden. From Horská Street, you can climb a spiral staircase to the walls, or to walk through the gate to the Folimanka park direction Botič. The metal construction of the staircase is one of the largest musical sculptures in Prague.