Kyje (German: Keeg) is a cadastral district of Prague, Czech Republic. In 2015 it had 9,036 inhabitants.

Kyje
Church of Saint Bartholomew
Church of Saint Bartholomew
Flag of Kyje
Coat of arms of Kyje
Location of Kyje in Prague
Location of Kyje in Prague
Coordinates: 50°5′51″N 14°32′54″E / 50.09750°N 14.54833°E / 50.09750; 14.54833
Country Czech Republic
RegionPrague
DistrictPrague 14
First mentioned1289
Incorporated into Prague1968
Area
 • Total5.69 km2 (2.20 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2015)[1]
 • Total9,036
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
198 00

Geography

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The Kyjský Pond is located in the area.

Sights

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The main landmark is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was built in the Romanesque style, probably between 1226 and 1236.[2]

Doubravka XIV is a modern observation tower built in 2017–2018. It has a height of 23.5 m (77 ft).[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Obyvatelstvo a rozloha katastrálních území Prahy 2001–2015". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2015-12-31.
  2. ^ "Kostel sv. Bartoloměje" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  3. ^ "Rozhledna Doubravka XIV" (in Czech). Prague 14. Retrieved 2022-11-11.