Today we planted the first elms on Pilsen’s Republic Square!

Today we planted the first elms on Pilsen’s Republic Square! It was a festive moment—the trees arrived at the construction site, and together we planted them in the prepared planters. And as is customary, we gave the first tree a good watering. It was a symbolic conclusion to this construction project and, at the same time, the beginning of new life on the square.

A total of 14 elm trees will be added to the square—trees that grow quickly and tolerate current climate fluctuations well. They will grow to a height of 15 meters and, within a few years, provide much-needed shade in the city center. They will be watered by rainwater collected by a system of underground retention trenches.

And now for the main event: in just a few days, the western part of the square will open to the residents of Pilsen.

The area between the cathedral and the bishop’s palace will be transformed into a car-free pedestrian zone. The sidewalks are now significantly wider, and the entire surface of the square is level—just as it used to be in the distant past. The original granite paving has also been restored; stonemasons hand-carved approximately 2,000 square meters of stone slabs, preserving the historic appearance of the surface while making it flatter and more comfortable for pedestrians. New street furniture has also been added, including benches in the shade of trees and misters that provide refreshment on sweltering days.

We will hand over the project to the city in the coming days. We hope that the people of Pilsen will enjoy living here and will love coming back—especially in the shade of the elms.

Renovation of Republic Square in Pilsen

We will hand over the project to the city in the coming days. We hope that the people of Pilsen will enjoy living here and will love coming back—especially in the shade of the elms.