At the time of construction the communists were worried that Prague might be targeted by the West as a great place to drop a nuclear bomb. So they created the metro deep underground to doubly serve as a nuclear bomb shelter.
Why are Russian metro stations so deep?
Moscow metro construction started in 1930-s. At that time geological surveys were conducted and it appeared that the nature of the soil would make tunneling particularly difficult in Moscow. Many underground rivers were discovered. It was safer to dig tunnels deep under the ground level.
Is Prague the prettiest city in the world?
Prague has been officially named the most beautiful city in the world by the international magazine Time out.
What is the deepest station in Europe?
Why does Moscow have such beautiful subway stations?
The overarching design of these early stations was an attempt to depart from the utilitarian design of the metro's counterparts in Western countries. The Moscow stations were presented as museums and theaters rather than bleak transport hubs.
Why are London tube stations so deep?
Most lines are not deep at all, but just under the road surface. About half of the underground lines, in terms of length, are actually on the surface when out of the central area. It is easier and safer to dig at depth in London because of the nature of the soil and to avoid other infrastructure and the Thames.
Why is Prague so famous?
Though Prague is renowned for its cultural life and monuments, it has also played an important role in the economic life of what is now the Czech Republic since the early and intensive development in the 19th century of such industries as those producing textiles and machinery.
Is Prague really cheap?
Prague has long held a reputation as a prime budget city getaway. Although the days of gasp-inducing low prices are gone, the Czech capital won't punish your wallet the way many other European destinations can.