11. 4. 2017
The High Synagogue, which can be found directly opposite the Old-New Synagogue, was built at the same time as the Jewish Town Hall next door by Mordechai Maisel in the second half of the 16th century. The Italian architect Pankrác Roder designed the building. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Museums
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: High Synagogue and Jewish Town Hall
11. 4. 2017
A Marian pilgrimage place with a copy of the Italian Santa Casa (G. Orsi, 1626 – 1627) including also the baroque Church of the Nativity of Our Lord (K. I. Dienzenhofer, 1734 – 1735). » More »
Tags: Churches and cloisters, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Loreta
10. 4. 2017
Commemorates the life of the famous religious reformer. It stands on the northern side of the Old Town Square. This group of statues created by Ladislav Šaloun in 1915 represents two groups of people; the first are the victorious Hussite warriors, the second are Protestants forced into exile 200 years later. » More »
Tags: Easy-Access Sights, Exceeds these sections, Monuments Prague 1
Categories: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
Monuments: Jan Hus Monument, Old Town Square
10. 4. 2017
Let´s visit the secret and for the public unavailable premises of the Prague Castle which many of us do not have a clue about. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Prague Castle
10. 4. 2017
The Church of Our Lady Victorious hides a historically valuable object that we can call the most famous Czech statue of Infant Jesus of Prague. The Infant Jesus of Prague represents Jesus Christ as a child. Come and see the beautiful statue that used to be and still the symbol of faith and hope for many. » More »
Tags: Church monuments, Monuments Prague 1, Museums
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Church of the Virgin Mary the Victorious
10. 4. 2017
Jewish Town Hall – a place where the wall clock goes counterclockwise. This old Jewish Town Hall(czech: Židovská radnice) ranks among the few monuments of Prague-Josefov which have survived the extensive demolitions related to the sanation programs of the Prague´s Jewish ghetto leading to improvement of standard of living and hygienic conditions of the commuity. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Museums
Categories: Jewish Prague, Prague Monuments
Monuments: High Synagogue and Jewish Town Hall, Prague Jewish Town
10. 4. 2017
There is a number of historical buildings in Prague which are considered gems of the national architecture. One of them is also the Rudolfinum on Jan Palach Square (Palachovo náměstí).
Due to its grandiosity it became residence of the Chamber of Deputies for several years. At present we can experience unforgettable moments during concerts of the Czech Philharmonic or other significant social events. Now we want to introduce the impressive building to you. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: The Rudolfinum
10. 4. 2017
Vysoká synagoga – a private preaching place of the Jewish councilors. The Synagogue, which dominates Červená ulice (Red Street) was built together with Židovská radnice (Jewish Town Hall) in 1577. The construction was, just like the other monuments of the Jewish Community, financed by the rich communal leader Mordechai Maisel. The buidling standing directly opposite the Staronová synagoga (Old New Synagogue) served as a private preaching place of the Jewish councilors. » More »
Tags: Church monuments, Jewish monuments, Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Jewish Prague, Prague Monuments
Monuments: High Synagogue and Jewish Town Hall, Prague Jewish Town
10. 4. 2017
This steep, picturesque street is the main road linking the Malá Strana and Hradčany. It was once part of the Royal Way, the route sovereigns would follow up to Prague Castle on the day of their coronation. The street has a distinctly baroque appearance, but many of the houses date back to medieval times. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Nerudova Street
10. 4. 2017
Many of us would would like to know where the flowers for the castle receptions come from. These flowers come from the castle´s own production gardens (also Lumbe garden). The gardens are located next to the Riding Hall and they offer many curiosities including the presidential residence or Masaryk´s beehive. » More »
Tags: Prague Castle, Prague´s gardens and parks
Categories: Prague Monuments, Royal Route
Monuments: Palace gardens under the Prague Castle, Prague Castle