14. 3. 2017
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 »
Tags: Church monuments, Churches and cloisters, Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Prague Monuments, Royal Route
Monuments: Church of St. Jacob
13. 3. 2017
Our Royal Route in the tracks of the coronation processions will start in Náměstí republiky (Republic Square). We have chosen this place for a very simple reason. The royal coronation processions were moving out from here so our voyage needs to start here as well. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Royal Route
Monuments: Church of St. Jacob, House of the Black Madonna, Municipal House - central page, Old Prague Town - central page, Powder Tower
13. 3. 2017
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 »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Categories: Prague Monuments, Royal Route
Monuments: House of the Black Madonna
12. 3. 2017
Prague is the Mother of Cities and the Old Town Square is the Prague´s heart. When the tourists see this pictoresque place for the first time they think it is a scene. Staromák as the square is familiarly called is really a remarkable place where the history of the whole country had been written.
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Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Prague Square
Categories: Prague Monuments, Royal Route
Monuments: Old Prague Town - central page, Old Town Square
12. 3. 2017
The Old Town in Prague is doubtlessly the most visited and the most beautiful part of Prague. This historical centre full of significant sights or the most expensive Prague´s stores or restaurants ranks among the most popular tourist tracks. The historical Royal Route passing through the Old Town will introduce the most important monuments to you. Let´s explore the beauties of the city of Prague in its very heart.
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Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Prague Monuments, Royal Route
Monuments: Church of St. Jacob, Church of st. Nicholas (kostel sv. Mikuláše), Faculty of Law, House of the Black Madonna, Manes Bridge, Municipal House - central, Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice), Old Town Square, Powder Tower, Rudolfinum Central, St. Agnes Convent, St. Castullus Church (kostel sv. Haštala), The House of the Black Madonna, Ungelt
11. 3. 2017
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.
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Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Categories: Prague Monuments, Royal Route
Monuments: Powder Tower
26. 7. 2016
It has been a long time since the first royal coronation was held in 1086 and many sovereigns had been sitting on the royal throne. Some of them more and some of them less influenced the history of our country. Now we would like to introduce the crowned heads on the Czech throne to you. » More »
Categories: Royal Route
Monuments: Prague Castle
25. 7. 2016
St. Wenceslas Crown is the most significant part of the Crown Jewels. It ranks among the most remarkable symbols of our Land and it is surrounded by many mysteries. St. Wenceslas Crown is together with the Crown Jewels kept in the Crown Chamber of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle. The set also contains a case for the Royal Crown, the Sceptre and the Apple and also St. Wenceslas Sword. Now we will learn more about the Jewels but especially about the Royal Crown. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Royal Route
Monuments: Prague Castle
24. 7. 2016
What do we understand under the term „Crown Jewels“? They are actually objects that used to serve for the ceremonious coronation of the Kings of Bohemia. They are composed of the Crown of St. Wenceslas, Royal Sceptre, Royal Apple, Coronation Cloak. The jewels are completed by caskets and a cushion under the royal crown. The Coronation Jewels were proclaimed the national cultural relic in 1962. Due to this article you will learn a lot of interesting facts about our land treasures, for instance where you can see them. » More »
Tags: monu, Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Royal Route
Monuments: Prague Castle
14. 7. 2016
Just like any other festive acts also the coronation was accompanied by a festive feast. Let´s discover what was actually going on after the new monarch had left the St. Vitus Cathedral. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Royal Route
Monuments: Prague Castle