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The House at the Stone Bell
The House at the Stone Bell on the south side of the square is perhaps the most attractive building on the Old Town Square. It was probably the property of Queen Eliška Přemyslovna, the wife of King John of Luxemburg and was originally a Romanesque structure, proof of which are the 12th-century walls in the cellars.
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In the early 14th century the house was transformed into a splendid Gothic Palace with two floors, Gothic halls and two chapels. Frescoes from the early 14th century have survived to this day, and in the parts of the ground floor accessible to the public the remains of the original carved stone decoration can be seen featuring a king and queen on the throne and two armed figures
The house gets its name from the obvious house symbol, a stone bell which protrudes out into the square from the corner of the building. Today this is a replica of the bell. It’s generally thought that the bell serves as a reminder of the events of 1310, when Queen Eliška Přemyslovna’s chaplain gave a signal to the army of King John of Luxemburg and his followers in the town to open the gates, avoiding the taking of the Old Town by force.
In 1333 Charles IV stayed at the house when he found Prague Castle completely deserted and abandoned on his return to Prague from France and Italy.
PRAGUECITYLINE Prague 1
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Staroměstské náměstí 13
Dům U Kamenného zvonu (House At the Stone Bell)
110 00 Praha 1
GPS: 50°5’16.08″N, 14°25’18.12″E
Seightseeing
Duration of the seightseeing depends on the exhibition type.
Optimal seightseeing duration = approx. 70 min.
Opening times:
Tue – Sun: 10 am – 8 pm (during exhibitions)
Mon: Closed
Entrance fees
Depending on the type of the exhibition held
Full: 100 – 120 Kč
Reduced: 50 – 60 Kč
Connection:
Metro – line A, B – Můstek station – then follow the street Na Můstku, further Melantrichova
Tram: 3, 9, 14, 24, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58 – Václavské náměstí – turn left, walk downhill the Václavské náměstí, then along the street Na Můstku, then Melantrichova street
Tram: 17, 18, 53 Staroměstská (then follow the street Kaprova)
Metro: A – Staroměstská (then follow the street Kaprova)
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Tourist guide PRAGUE CITY LINE - Prague 1 (7,0 MiB, 19 310 hits)
Prague 1 still belongs to one of the most attractive parts of the whole Prague. Probably nowhere else you can find such a concentration of historic monuments and places where the history and romance of bygone times are all around you. Hardly anywhere you can walk on the same paths where were walking Franz Kafka, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the Golem of Prague.
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PRAGUECITYLINE Prague 1
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Traditional Royal Route
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Prague Candy Festival 2017
The sweetest festival of the year in hotel Pyramida! All the sweets lovers are meeting at 8th April 2017 from 12 till 19 pm at hotel Pyramida where the second year of Prague candy festival is held.
ONE-HOUR RIVER CRUISE
A cruise is truly one of the most delightful ways to see the beauties on offer in the historical centre of Prague. During the cruise you will get unforgettable views from the deck, refreshing drinks and a fascinating commented tour.
Old Town Square
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Enjoy a beautiful view of Prague!
The roof terrace restaurant Coda is open to all lovers of great gastronomy and unique views of the city. The terrace offers a 360° view of the entire Prague and looking at all the treasures of the Golden City.
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