Letter from Prague "Panelak" housing estates - the indelible heritage of communism
Prague is a city renowned for its historic architecture. Most of its visitors come to admire the little narrow streets, full of old houses, palaces and churches. But many do not venture to the suburbs. But if they did, they would be surprised how different a city can be. A great part of Prague's outskirts is made up of huge housing estates consisting of ugly tower blocks - the so-called panelaks.
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