Does your Prague neighborhood pass the 15-minute test?

From Vinohrady to Smíchov, we map which Prague neighborhoods make daily life easy on foot, and which leave residents reliant on cars and trams.

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 11.09.2025 14:45:00 (updated on 12.09.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

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The “15-minute city” is the gold standard of urban living. Picture Amsterdam, Paris, or Barcelona: places where you can walk or cycle to schools, shops, cafés, healthcare, or a tram stop within a quarter of an hour. It’s about density, accessibility, and strong local economies—not just convenience, but a healthier, more sustainable way of life.

“The city of short distances aims at an environment where most necessary things are so close that walking becomes the preferred mode of transport,” says urban planner Peter Bednár.

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Prague, however, is falling short. According to the Friendly City Index, just 13.8 percent of residents can reach their daily needs in 15 minutes, compared with 36 percent in Olomouc, 21.8 percent in Brno, and over 30 percent in Krakow. Internationally, Barcelona achieves six times Prague’s average density, with 600 residents per hectare, supporting businesses and transport networks that thrive without car dependency.

# Population & Density # Prague City Life #15-Minute City #affordable housing #features #urban planning #Walkability
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