Žižkov (Prague)

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Žižkov is a cadastral district of Prague, Czech Republic. Most of Žižkov lies in the municipal and administrative district of Prague 3, except for very small parts which are in Prague 8 and Prague 10. Prior to 1922, Žižkov was an independent city.

The district is named after Hussite military leader Jan Žižka. It is situated south of Vitkov hill, site of the Battle of Vitkov Hill on July 14, 1420, where Žižka's peasant army decisively defeated the forces of Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor.
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Coordinates:   50°5'16"N   14°28'13"E
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