Historically, Hradčany was the third of Prague’s independent town. It grew up around the castle (roughly today’s Hradčanské Square), an area inhabited since the 10th century. It was officially founded around 1320 and governed directly by the burgrave of Prague Castle. » More »
PRAGUE CITY LINE Archive:
15. 8. 2009
THE THUN-HOHENSTEIN PALACE
Now the Italian Embassy, this palace was built in 1721-26 by Giovanni Santini, originally for the Kolowrat family. Matyáš Bernard Braun placed two gigantic eagles beside the entrance, symbols of the Kolowrat family. » More »
14. 8. 2009
The Morzinsky Palace
This baroque palace on the lefthand side of Nerudova Street replaced four old houses and was given its current appearance by Giovanni Santini in 1713-14. The façade was decorated by Ferdinand Maxmilián Brokoff with statues of Moors, » More »
8. 8. 2009
MALTÉZSKÉ SQUARE
This square gets its name from the Priory of the Maltese Knights which can be found there. At the northern end of the square stands a statue of St John the Baptist (by Ferdinand Maxmilián Brokoff), the patron saint of the Maltese Knights. » More »
4. 8. 2009
The Charles Bridge is the longest in central Europe
Charles Bridge replaced the Judith Bridge which had spanned the Vltava since the late 12th century. The Judith Bridge was the longest in central Europe (514m long) until it was swept away in a flood in 1342. It was Charles IV’s idea to build a new bridge (originally called simply the Stone Bridge). » More »
17. 7. 2009
Prague Castle Picture Gallery
The parmanent exhibition on show at the Prague Castle Picture Gallery introduces visitors to a splendid collection of over one hundred prime paintings which have been carefully selected from some 4 000 » More »
25. 5. 2009
Prague’s underground will make its mysterious world accessible
Prague’s underground corridors are tens of kilometers long, and some of them will become new tourist routes this summer. Beneath the surface of Prague, there is a technical rarity: such a complex system of underground corridors as exists in Prague cannot be found anywhere in the world. A visit to the underground will consist of four tourist routes. You will not be able to buy any souvenirs, but you will find waiting for you a helmet and a waterproof jacket. » More »