How Prague Changed Over 30 Years: Rare Images from the 80’s

Prague has undergone significant changes over the past 30 years. Rare photos from the socialist era of the 1980s show a quieter city, free from the crowds of tourists and the commercial signs we see today.

Jindřišská Street, which connects Wenceslas Square and Senovážné Square, still looks similar today, even though the tram routes have changed.

However, Charles Bridge is now packed with visitors almost all day, while in the 1980s, it was a peaceful spot for locals early in the morning.

Photos of children playing in Rytířská Street remind us of a time when people still lived in the city center, something that feels unimaginable today.

The old-new synagogue is one of Prague’s iconic sites, but in the 1980s, it had a neglected appearance, with a worn facade and an untidy interior.

Thankfully, it has been restored to reflect its historical importance.

Wenceslas Square has also changed. Slogans like “With the Soviet Union forever” have disappeared, and the National Museum has been beautifully renovated, making the square a much more pleasant place to visit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos: vintag.es