Prague - The First Courtyard of Prague Castle

The second courtyard of Prague castle was founded in the 16th century during the reign of Emperor Rudolph II. With it’s nouveau interior the royal palace is used by the president and is open to the public during public holidays. On the contrary Prague castle’s picture gallery is usually accessable. This ...

The cathedral is dedicated to the three saints who are among the leading spiritual symbols of the Czech Republic. Charles IV initiated the building in the mid-14th century but it was not completely finished until 1929. This imposing building conceals the Chapel of St Wenceslas and his tomb plus underground ...

You can climb two flights of steps to the Castle from Malá Strana. The steps on the tour which are called ¨New¨ were actually built at the end of the 13th century and are in fact older than the ¨Old Castle Steps¨. Although the names are misleading the view at the top of the two paths is breathtaking!

From the third courtyard of Prague castle, visitors come to St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adelbert’s cathedral. From here you may also enter the Royal Palace or Vladislav’s hall. Two dominent features are the bronze statue of St. George the dragon slayer, which originated in the 14th century and a 15.5 meter high ...

By day the square will be bustling with tourists who are rushing to inspect St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert’s cathedral and St. George’s Basilica or treasure trove of art which can be be found in the exhibition of St. George’s monastery. However twighlight on the square can give it a completely different ...

Just a few steps from the grandeur of Prague Castle and you can suddenly be in another world. Low houses with pastel facades, small windows and doors create an interesting contrast between here and the royal grandness of the castle. The name Golden Lane suggests that there may have once lived here goldsmiths ...