Prague's most southerly vineyard is made up of small plots leased by members of the Czech Gardening Association. Everyone farms their own plot, so the vineyard is a showcase of varieties, pruning techniques, vine management and eventually the wines themselves. A record of vine-growing in Modřany on the southern slopes above the confluence of the Vltava and Berounka rivers can be found in a deed of Prince Soběslav II dating from 1178, in which he donated the vineyard to the Vyšehrad Chapter. It was later owned by both the church and the people. It was given the name Archbishop's Vineyard in 1715, after it was assigned to the Prague Archbishopric. The Archbishopric replanted it in the early 19th century and extended it to cover an area of 2 ha. In the 1920s it was sold, fell into decline, and froze in 1929. It was revived by gardeners in 1987. They now work an area of 1.5 ha, and besides the vineyard there is also an orchard, a stylishly renovated vineyard house and a barn with a restaurant. Related czech traditional cuisine Stodola Modřany Modřany Prague Vineyards On May 30 and 31, visitors will once again have the opportunity to explore both municipal and private vineyards in the capital. This annual event brings attention to Prague’s vineyards and introduces the public to their history, present, and future plans. It highlights the authenticity and uniqueness of wines produced in Prague. Many of these green areas, some of which are heritage-protected and normally closed to the public boast magnificent views of the city.