Cover image of this place The first block of flats in Czechoslovakia

The technical monument

The first block of flats in Czechoslovakia

Why locals love it

The oldest "panelák" in former Czechoslovakia was built in just three months from prefabricated concrete slabs in 1956. Later on many others popped up like mushrooms after the rain. But this one is the first...

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Why you should visit it

At that time the project designed by three Slovak engineers was considered bold - the six storey building consisting of 36 flats. But all turned out well and soon the first families could move in. So if you want to see the N° 1 of all Soviet-style blocks of flats of former Czechoslovakia, you will find this building near the city center.

The first block of flats in Czechoslovakia
Kmeťovo námestie 4
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