Why is Prague Metro so deep?


Why is Prague Metro so deep? 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.


What is the deepest metro station in Europe?

THE world's deepest metro, underground station is the Arsenalna Station on the Kiev Metro in Ukraine, at 107 meters deep.


Where is the oldest metro in Europe?

The underground or tube in London is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. It opened on 10th January 1863 with steam locomotives.


Does the metro run all night in Prague?

Prague Metro operates 05:00-24:00. There are 3 metro lines: A (green), B (yellow) & C (red). Each metro line runs a service every 2-4 minutes during peak times, every 4-10 minutes off-peak.


What is the most beautiful metro station in the world?

The 12 Most Beautiful Metro Stations In The World
  • Paris, France: Arts et Metiers Station.
  • Naples, Italy: University Station. ...
  • Bilbao, Spain: Moyua Square Station. ...
  • Moscow: Komsomolskaya Station. ...
  • Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Formosa Boulevard Station. ...
  • Washington, D.C: Union Station. ...
  • Saint Petersburg, Russia: Avtovo Station. ...


Do you tip in Prague?

Tipping in Prague is not as common as it is in other European cities, so you don't need to feel obligated to tip everywhere. Generally speaking, restaurants will include a surcharge of 8-10% on the bill, but if this isn't the case, 10-15% is the standard.