4. 2. 2013
The church and the monastery belong to the oldest Gothic monuments of Prague. They hide in its walls the unique crypt and tomb stone of the lords of Mitrovice which are considered one of the most beautiful in Bohemia. The church stretches between the Old Town Square and the Republic Square in Prague. » More »
Tag: Church monuments, Churches and cloisters, Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
3. 2. 2013
Ungelt alias Týnský dvůr (Týnský Yard) is one of the most precious monuments of Prague. It is located close to the Old Town Square. And what actually was the purpose of a mercantile yard in the past? Why thousands of merchants from all over the world streamed into its gates? » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
1. 2. 2013
The House of the Black Madonna is located on the Royal Route close to the Powder Gate. You will learn about the curiosities and legends in this article which are related to this exceptional house. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
30. 1. 2013
If you were looking for the most important Prague´s gate you would find yourself in front of the monument we want to present you in this article. Not only the coronation parades of the Bohemian kings used to pass through the gate because it was the beginning of the Coronation – Royal Route towards the Prague Castle but one of the main East-Bohemian roads was passing through it which led for instance from Kutná Hora. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
28. 12. 2012
The Municipal House is one of the Prague´s national and cultural landmarks. Now we will learn about the Prague´s ceremonial house which belongs among the Art Nouveau buildings with the New-Renaissance elements. The Municipal House is located close to the Powder Gate on Republic Square ( Náměstí republiky). » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
27. 8. 2012
Underneath the astronomical dial of Staroměstský orloj a gorgeous, historically very precious calendar is to be found. Besides the signs of the Zodiac the calendar determines the individual days and months but also the significant church holidays. The calendar contains allegories with pastoral theme. We will explain now how the whole calendar works. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
20. 8. 2012
Understanding all the functions of the Old Town Astronomical Clock(czech: Orloj) is very difficult. With help of its numerous components, indicators and symbols it is not just possible to determine the time but, for instance, also the current Zodiacal sign, positions of the Sun or Moon and many more facts. To help you understand the Old Town astronomical Clock better we will teach you to recognize some of its functions. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
19. 8. 2012
The Old Town Astronomical Clock works with help of many toothed wheels and little wheels that make the individual devices and appliances move. These parts together create the technical centre of the
clock on which its function depends completely. Let´s learn more about this sophisticated system now. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
8. 8. 2012
Historical pictures of Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square) look a bit different compared to its current appearance. It is mainly caused by
the missing Marian Column which used to stand it the middle of the square in the past. We will also learn about the Prague Meridian which used to serve for masuring time. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague Square
Category: Prague Monuments
29. 7. 2012
The second guardian of the Prague Charles Bridge, besides the Lesser Town Bridge Tower, is also the Old Town Bridge Tower on the opposite river side of the river Vlta
va. Let´s explore a monument which is by right considered one of the most beautiful Gothic monuments of Europe. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments