The Hunger Wall in Prague is a medieval defensive wall on the Petřín Hill. One of the preserved wall towers now serves as the basis for the dome of the Štefánik Observatory. A well-preserved fragment of the wall is also located in the inner courtyard of one house at 8 Plaská Street.
The Hunger Wall was built in the years 1360 - 1362 at the request of Emperor Charles IV. Marl from quarries from Petřín Hill was used as building material. The purpose of building the wall was to strengthen the fortifications of the Prague Castle and the Mała Strana district. Over the centuries, the wall was damaged and rebuilt many times.
The name of the wall is associated with the legend associated with this place. It says that Charles IV decided to build a wall during the Great Depression that came to Prague. The construction was to provide the poor part of the population with work and food. Yes, hunger reigned in Prague, but only during the implementation of this investment. The construction was intended for defensive purposes.
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