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 »
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Categories: Prague Monuments
Monuments: Powder Tower
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 »
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Categories: Royal Route
Monuments: Church of St. Jacob, House of the Black Madonna, Municipal House - central page, Old Prague Town - central page, Powder Tower
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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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
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