Arguably Prague’s most identifiable icon, the Astronomical Clock built into the façade of the Old Town Hall on Old Town Square continues to draw crowds waiting to see the hourly chiming of this amazing mechanical structure that dates to 1410.
One of the best examples of High Gothic architecture in all of Europe, the Old Town Bridge Tower forms the gate entrance to Charles Bridge from Old Town on the east side of the Vltava.
Prague Castle has been the seat of Czech princes, kings, and also presidents in the modern history of the state, since the end of the 9th century.
Prague Castle has been the seat of Czech princes, kings, and also presidents in the modern history of the state, since the end of the 9th century.
ROYAL ROUTE Prague Castle - Nerudova Street – Lesser Quarter Square – Charles Bridge – Old Town Square – Powder Gate Prague Castle – long tour Prague Castle has been the seat of Czech princes, kings, and also presidents in the modern history of the state, since the end of the 9th century.
Prague’s oldest bridge, and one of its most iconic structures, is Charles Bridge, which connects Old Town with Malá Strana.
The Powder Tower is a one of the original medieval gates to the Old Town built by Matej Rejsek in the Gothic style in 1475. In the 18th century, it served as a gunpowder depot, giving it its current name.