This is Markman's Island (Střelecký ostrov) as seen in the Past Four Seasons of this year: this past Winter (top - January 2010), Spring (Apr 2010), Summer (July 2010) and now, this Autumn (bottom - 29 Oct 2010)
Střelecký ostrov was used as the practice shooting-ground for marksmen from Old Town, during the 14th and 15th Centuries (hence its name of Marksman...) and then again in the early 19th century, sharp-shooters from the ranks of Prague´s burghers also utilized the island for this type of training purposes.
The island is now home to outdoor movies and concerts in the summer-time; is a place for lovers to walk and for others to study, sun bath or just to enjoy the sights of Prague along the River.
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