If you find yourself walking as far as the Lesser Town Square you should not overlook one of its sights. Today we will stop and learn about the Holy Trinity Column which raises close to St. Nicolas Church. Let´s explore the reasons of its origin and what this column reflects. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Holy Trinity Column, Lesser Town, Lesser Town Square
At the top of Malostranské Square, infront of the Church of St Nicholas, a monument was built in 1715 to commemorate the terrible plague which hit Prague in 1713-14. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Holy Trinity Column, Lesser Town, Lesser Town Square
The Malá Strana District was the second part of Prague to be established after the Old Town. It was created by King Přemysl Otakar II in 1257, mainly to beef up the defences surrounding the castle. The first inhabitants of the Malá Strana were settlers from northern Germany. » More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Prague´s towns
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Archbishop’s Palace, Lesser Town
In Hradčanské Square you will find the pearl among the Renaissance houses of Prague. However, to classify it as a house is not exact because it is a really impressive palace. Would you like to know which palace we are mentioning? Schwarzenberg Palace, the residence of the National Gallery in Prague.
» More »
Tags: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Lesser Town, Schwarzenberg Palace - menu
The Church of St Nicholas dominates Malostranské Square. The church is one of the most exquisite baroque buildings anywhere in Europe and is built on the grand principle of interlocking ellipsoids. » More »
Tags: Churches and cloisters, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Church of St Nicholas on Lesser Town Square, Lesser Town, Lesser Town Square