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A Prague tram stop has been renamed with different names in each direction, marking a unique shift in the naming of public transport stops in the city. The developments comes as the city begins its summer holiday timetable: here’s everything you need to know.
Not one new name, but two
Starting June 28, trams heading toward Újezd will now stop at Pražské Jezulátko (Infant Jesus of Prague), while those going in the opposite direction will stop at Tyršův dům. This replaces the former Hellichova stop, which had the same name in both directions, even though the platforms were 200 meters apart.
The new names reflect nearby cultural landmarks and aim to make orientation easier, especially for visitors.
“This will significantly help improve orientation not only for tourists, but also highlight the significance of the Infant Jesus of Prague in our city’s history,” said Jan Wolf, chairman of the Prague City Council’s cultural committee.
Historical significance
The Infant Jesus of Prague is a religious icon and a major tourist destination, especially for Spanish-speaking visitors. The statue dates back to the 16th century and holds an orb of Spanish origin.
Meanwhile, Tyršův dům is a tribute to Czech sport and the Sokol movement, whose 100th anniversary was celebrated in May.
“This is the best gift for Sokol as part of its 100th birthday,” Wolf said.
Holiday schedules now in effect
The change coincides with Prague’s introduction of its summer public transport schedule, which reduces service across metro, tram, and bus lines through the end of August.
According to Ropid, the city’s public transport coordinator, metro intervals on lines B and C have been slightly extended during weekdays and unified to 7.5 minutes on weekends.
Tram lines now run every 10 minutes during weekday peaks and every 12 minutes at midday. Core lines 9, 17, and 22 continue to operate at half those intervals. Bus services are also operating on reduced frequencies, particularly on weekends.
Night transit is also undergoing permanent changes, with new bus connections introduced in previously unserved areas and improved linkages between night routes. A new direct night route now connects northeastern Prague to Žižkov, Vršovice, Horní Krč, and Smíchov.
What is the Infant Jesus of Prague?
The Infant Jesus of Prague is a small, 16th-century Spanish wax-coated wooden statuette in Prague’s Church of Our Lady of Victory. It’s famous for its perceived miraculous powers, donated in 1628 by Polyxena of Lobkowice. Dressed in elaborate robes that change with the liturgical calendar, it holds a globe and wears a crown, symbolizing Christ’s divine rule. A fun fact: it was stolen in 1961 but recovered, and Pope Benedict XVI even presented it with a new crown in 2009. There are hundreds of copies of the Infant Jesus of Prague and altars dedicated to him around the world.
Additional tram and metro disruptions
Prague is experiencing major tram disruptions this summer, notably a long-term suspension between Muzeum and I.P. Pavlova, affecting lines 11 and 13 for approximately 20 months.
On Plzeňská Street, tram lines 9 and 10 are suspended from June 28 to July 12, while Nádražní Street will have a complete suspension from July 19–27 for bridge work, affecting lines 4, 5, 12, and 20.
Svatovítská Street in Prague 6 will disrupt lines 18 and 20 from Aug. 22–31.
Additionally, Metro Line C will have phased closures: Pražského povstání–Nádraží Holešovice (July 3–7), Chodov–Muzeum (Aug. 2–8), and Chodov–Nádraží Holešovice (Aug. 9–10).
