Bastion in Prague 2 will begin renovations next year

Prague - The bastion of the New Town fortifications in Prague's Karlov may begin to be repaired next year, said Jiří Paluska (ODS), a representative of the mayor of Prague 2, to reporters today. The municipality intends to sign a contract for the development of project documentation in the near future.
    The municipality has clear ideas about what the bastion will look like. Last year, an architectural competition was announced for the design of the revitalization of a part of the walls on Horská Street. The winner of the competition, MCA atelier, is expected to prepare the documentation. The city district has also allocated two million crowns for this in this year's budget.
    Cannons once aimed from the bastion at enemies trying to capture Prague. The proposed modifications include a recessed structure that could house a garden café and where exhibitions and cultural events could take place. Light should enter the space through skylights at ground level. Public restrooms are also intended to be included.
    There should be a terrace above the building, from which visitors to the walls could observe the Prague panorama. The terrace in front of the building is intended for seating. The authors also plan for lawns where people can walk.
    The project also includes the reconstruction of the Gothic walls. It will be necessary to repair the damaged parts of the fortifications and the original drainage ditch along the northern wall.