Darling Cabaret Limo Stirs Up Controversy in Old Town

The vehicle’s presence beneath an important Prague monument has been drawn criticism from preservationists

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 21.09.2016 09:43:18 (updated on 21.09.2016) Reading time: 1 minute

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If the Powder Tower is a symbol of the Czech capital, an important monument with a historical pedigree hundreds of years old, then the Darling Cabaret limousine frequently situated next to it represents the other Prague, one of non-stop night clubs and the red-light districts of Wenceslas Square.

A recent Lidovky.cz poll asked readers for their thoughts on the tacky ad-on-wheels parked beneath the landmark tower. Some 1,800 people indicated that they were bothered by the presence of the erotic club’s limo.

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Prague officials say that the car isn’t really violating the law; it is parked in the blue zone which allows for long-term parking for residents and paid-users who operate a business in the region. (See our article Parking in Prague for more on parking regulations).

Darling Cabaret isn’t the only car parked around town for advertisement purposes; American diner James Dean Club’s vintage Coca-Cola truck is a frequent fixture along V Kolkovně; Metro.cz has a round-up of others here.

Opponents of the parked cars say that blatant advertising is an afront to the traditional atmosphere and conservation of historic Prague.

Should a vehicle advertising erotic services be allowed to park near a Prague landmark?

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