Starting today, a familiar address in Prague’s public transport network is changing in the Lesser Town. The previously uniformly named ‘Hellichova’ stop will be split – and will henceforth honour two important locations in the district.
An unusual but well-considered change is taking place in Prague’s public transport network: the previously uniformly named Hellichova tram stops are being renamed – and in future, each direction of travel will have its own name. The initiative came from local church communities and Sokol associations.
From Saturday, 28 June 2025 – with the start of the summer timetable – the stop in the direction of Újezd will be called Pražské Jezulátko (Prague Baby Jesus), while the opposite direction will be called Tyršův dům. The two stops, which previously shared the same name, are located about 200 metres apart – which was another reason for the renaming.
The Prague Infant Jesus, a world-famous wooden statue of the baby Jesus, is located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious and attracts many Spanish-speaking tourists in particular. The new stop name is intended to help visitors find their way to the church more easily – while also highlighting the religious and cultural significance of the site.
“I am very pleased that we have finally been able to implement the renaming after lengthy discussions,” says Jan Wolf, chairman of the Prague City Council’s Culture Committee. “This improves orientation for visitors and honours the role of the Infant Jesus in Prague’s history. I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to the barrier-free redesign of the square and the church.”
The new name Tyršův dům, in the direction of Malostranské náměstí, is also a mark of recognition: the building houses the headquarters of the Czech Sokol community, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the renaming, Prague Sokol members symbolically decorated the stop.
“This new stop is the best birthday present for Sokol,” says Martin Chlumský, chairman (starosta) of the Czech Sokol community. “Many local groups have been campaigning for this change for years – and together we have now achieved it. The new name is a fitting conclusion to our anniversary celebrations and a recognition of the importance of Tyršův dům for Prague and the whole country.”
The date of 28 June was also chosen for practical reasons: as new timetables take effect at the start of the holidays anyway, the cost of changing the information system is minimal. A symbolic gesture will crown the occasion: after Sunday Mass on 29 June, a solemn blessing will take place at the Pražské Jezulátko stop – with the participation of the parish of Our Lady Victorious.
