Svetlana Margetová
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Invalidovna in Prague is a building I was always curious about—it has such impressive architecture that really stands out in the area. Nearby, there’s also a smaller park where we used to go for runs or play Pokémon GO, and with the metro so close, it makes for a great introduction point to the whole Karlín neighborhood.
Interesting fact: Invalidovna was built in the 1730s as a residence and care facility for war veterans, inspired by the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris. Originally, it was designed to accommodate up to 4,000 people, but only about one-ninth of the ambitious plan was ever completed. Despite that, it remains one of the largest Baroque complexes in Prague and a significant monument of military and social history.