Karlovo náměstí () is a
Prague Metro
The Prague Metro () is the rapid transit network of Prague, Czech Republic. Founded in 1974, the system consists of three lines (Line A (Prague Metro), A, Line B (Prague Metro), B and Line C (Prague Metro), C) serving 61 stationsCounting the thre ...
station
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on Line B. Its name is
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Charles Square
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", after the plaza to which it is adjacent. The station has two exits, one leading to Charles Square and the other to
Palacký Square (Czech: ''Palackého náměstí''), both of which are major tram hubs. The station was opened on 2 November 1985, as part of the inaugural section of Line B between
Sokolovská and
Smíchovské nádraží.
Station characteristics
Karlovo náměstí is a pylon station with 3 supports. The depth of the station is 40 metres and it is 165 metres long, including service rooms. The length of the middle tunnel is the same as the length of platforms. The interior design consists of metal tubing (station tunnels leading to other stations feature concrete design). The facing consists of glass blocks, designed by František Vízner, placed over a beige colour film. Similar designs are used in other stations of the B line. The same blocks, despite their size, were in use on
Jinonice
Jinonice is a cadastral district of Prague, mostly part of Prague 5, but a small area is part of Prague 13. It is located on the north edge of Prokopské údolí national park. Jinonice has been a part of Prague city since 1922.
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station. The transfer corridor walls are faced by CONNEX glass (as in most of the B line stations).
References
Prague Metro stations
Railway stations in the Czech Republic opened in 1985
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