28. 7. 2009
Alongside Prague Castle the Old Town Square is the most important place in Prague. Its long history goes back to the 11th century when the square formed the crossroads of several long-distance trade routes and served as a marketplace. It was known across the whole of Europe at that time. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2009
A walled courtyard housing a customs post for merchants entering the Old Town was situated here as early as the 12th century. Every merchant had to submit his goods and pay duty (um Geld – Geld is German for Money, hence the name). In return the ruler would guarantee his safety. Customs duty was paid here until the end of the 16th century. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2009
The Church of St. Jacob was originally part of a Minorite Monastery and dates from the 13th century. In 1311 a feast to mark the coronation of King John of Luxemburg and Eliška Přemyslovna was held here. » More »
Tag: Churches and cloisters, Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2009
The Black Madonna House of is situated at the corner of Celetná Street and Ovocný trh. It was built in 1911 – 1912 by the architect Josef Gočár in the cubist style. With some exceptions, cubist architecture is specific to the Czech lands and this building is one of the best examples. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Museums in Prague, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2009
Celetná Street is one of the oldest and most important streets in the Old Town. In the 14th century, during the reign of one of the most prominent Czech and European rulers, Emperor Charles IV, the importance of Celetná Street grew when it became part of the so-called Royal Way. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2009
The Powder Tower is the gateway to the Old Town. It replaced a Přemyslid dynasty era gate in 1475 and was built in the Gothic style by Matěj Rejsek as a gift from the Old Town to King Vladislav Jagiellon. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2009
The Municipal House situated next to the Powder Tower was built by the City of Prague in 1906-12 and designed by architects Balšánek and Polívka. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
20. 7. 2009
Prague’s Jewish community has a history going back a very long way indeed. Jewish merchants and money lenders were settling in Prague as early as the 10th century. The original community in the Malá Strana moved in the middle of the 12th century to Josefov. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Jewish monuments, Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
9. 7. 2009
This baroque palace, which stands opposite the Nostitz Palace, is also known as the House of the White Horse thanks to the white horse house symbol, or sometimes as the House of the Seven Devils. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague significant palace, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
7. 7. 2009
This is an early baroque building from the mid 17th century built by architect Francesco Caratti. The palace is decorated with statues of the emperors, copies of the originals by Brokoff, and a balustrade with classic statues. Today the Nostitz Palace houses the Dutch embassy. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague significant palace
Category: Prague Monuments