In 1968, residents of Ruská (Russian Street) in Prague petitioned to rename their street Květnová (May Street) after the Warsaw Pact invasion. The communist council refused, so neighbors repainted the signs overnight — 17 times in one year. Eventually, the council gave in. Today it’s Květnová , but older maps still show the ghost of Ruská .
: While this iconic Prague street usually requires a ticket, it’s often free to enter after the museum exhibits close (typically after 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM depending on the season). You can walk among the tiny, colorful houses where Franz Kafka once lived without the crowds. czech streets 7 free