The extensive renovation of Jiří z Poděbrad Square in Prague 3 is nearing completion and will be open to the public this Wednesday. The project, one of Prague’s most well-known public spaces, ultimately cost over half a billion Czech crowns – nearly double the initial budget. The reopening will be marked by a celebratory event featuring music, dance performances, and activities for all ages. Organizers anticipate the event will foster community engagement among local residents. The reconstruction aimed to revitalize the square, though it faced significant cost increases during the process. The square’s reopening marks the end of a lengthy and complex urban renewal project.