After years of legal disputes, a well-known brothel in Prague is being forced to move. The club, called Showpark, has operated illegally for years in a city-owned building at the Holešovice market area. City officials say the case marks the end of a long conflict over public property.
The move was reported by Tschechien News and confirmed by Prague city authorities.
Court Ordered Eviction Years Ago
A Czech court already ruled in 2019 that Showpark had to leave Hall 18 at the Holešovice market. Despite this clear decision, the operator continued using the building for nearly six more years.
The company used additional legal actions to delay the eviction. These delays prevented the city from enforcing the ruling for a long time. Officials say this case shows how slow legal processes can allow illegal use of public property to continue.
The situation changed when a court officer announced that a forced eviction would take place on January 27, 2026, without further delay. After this announcement, the operator decided to leave the building voluntarily before the eviction date.
City representatives welcomed the decision, saying it avoided a difficult and public removal process. For Prague officials, this step finally closes a dispute that has lasted more than a decade.
Significant Financial Loss for the City
According to the city’s property management company, Showpark used the building without a valid rental contract and paid no rent during this time. As a result, Prague lost an estimated seven million Czech crowns per year in revenue.
Officials say this missing income could have been used to develop and improve the Holešovice market area. The city is now seeking compensation for the lost rent.
Showpark will reopen at a new address near one of Prague’s busiest metro stations, I. P. Pavlova, on Na Bojišti Street. The company had already operated a branch there before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorities noted that the relocation moves the club away from the historic market area, which is planned for redevelopment and new public use.
Future Plans for the Building
After Showpark leaves, the city will inspect the condition of Hall 18. Officials say the building has not been properly maintained for years and may need major repairs.
Renovation costs could exceed 200 million Czech crowns and take several years. Long-term plans include office space, retail units, and a police station. Until then, the building could be used temporarily for workshops or artist studios.
City officials describe the departure of Showpark as the end of a long and difficult legal battle. They say the case highlights the importance of enforcing court rulings and protecting public property.
With the building finally cleared, Prague can now move forward with plans to redevelop the Holešovice market area and give the space a new purpose.