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
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
28. 4. 2011
Žižkov Television Tower is the Prague´s highest building in general. The televison tower creates unique panorama of Prague and has become essential part of the cosmopolis. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 3, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
15. 2. 2011
The greatest unique and mainly tourist attraction of Jindřišská Tower is surely the carillon which has no equivalent in Europe. We could perhaps compare it to Japanese style carillon. This article will focus on the bells Jindřišská Tower is hiding inside. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
14. 2. 2011
Our today´s article will take us to a place in the neighbourhood of Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square). The route will lead from Wenceslas Square along the famous Jindřišská Street towards Senovážné Square. Already from a distance we will spot the highest free-standing bell tower of Prague - Jindřišská Tower(czech: Jindřišská věž), the goal of our today´s wandering on the route of the Prague City Line Prague 1. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
5. 2. 2011
Petřín Lookout Tower is an impressive construction rising high close to the Prague Castle. It is one of the constructions that inherently ranks among the famous Prague´s skyline. Let´s meet the younger sister of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
22. 10. 2010
Another tower, which was together with Daliborka a part of the fortifications of the castle complex, is called Mihulka. It is a cylindrical stone tower that looks out on the northern part of the Prague Castle. The tower’s view to the north reveals below us the steep escarpment of the Deer Moat. Let’s step up together to the core of the most powerful cannon tower of the Castle fortification. » More »
Tag: Prague Castle, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
16. 3. 2010
The Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) was founded in 1338. It is comprised of 5 individual houses which were gradually joined together into one building.The dominating feature of the Old Town Hall is its 69.5m high tower dating from the late 14th century, with an ornate oriel window, part of the chapel, on the eastern side. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings, Towers
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
24. 11. 2009
Žižkov television tower was completed in 1992 and since then it has been providing both Prague inhabitants and tourists many services. From the observation tower the visitors can admire the fascinating panorama of Prague. At lower floor you will find a restaurant, at the height of 66 metres, that will offer you a wide choice of meals and pleasant environment. » More »
Tag: Towers
Category: Live in Prague, Prague Monuments
5. 8. 2009
The Malá Strana Bridge Towers mark the end of Charles Bridge on the Malá Strana side. These two towers, unlike the tower on the Old Town side, were never decorated. The smaller of the two has survived from the days of the Judith Bridge, when it was part of the defence system. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Museums in Prague, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments