Prague to resurrect forgotten land in the shadow of its spires


  • World
  • Thursday, 19 Sep 2019

Construction cranes are seen over New Nuselska project located at the site of former milk factory in Prague's Nusle district, Czech Republic, September 18, 2019. REUTERS/David W Cerny

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Known as the city of a hundred spires, Prague's gothic cathedrals, cobblestone streets and hilltop castle towering over the river create a picture-perfect tourist dream.

Yet in the shadow of the fairytale setting lies a less romantic realm of derelict factories, shuttered breweries and other remnants of a faded industrial era, which city officials and developers see as an untapped treasure.

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