30. 3. 2017
The Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn with its 80m high twin towers, of which the southernmost is noticeable thicker than the other, competes with the tower of the Old Town Hall across the square. » More »
Tag: Churches and cloisters, Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
30. 7. 2015
The Old Jewish Cemetery, adjacent to the Klaus Synagogue, is called Beth-chaim (The House of Life) by the Jews themselves, and is a place of great significance around the world. It is not known exactly when the cemetery was established, but the oldest gravestone found » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Museums, Music festival
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
28. 7. 2015
Celetná Street is one of the oldest and most important streets in the Old Town. In the 14th century, during the reign of one of the most prominent Czech and European rulers, Emperor Charles IV, the importance of Celetná Street grew when it became part of the so-called Royal Way. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
5. 11. 2014
The New Jewish Cemetery situated between the streets Želivského and Nad vodovodem was founded in 1891 when the Old Jewish Cemetery located in the nearby Fibichova street had served out. Concerning its size, this cemetery is more than ten-times larger compared to the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov. More than 25.000 people had been buried here. One of the largest graveyards of the Czech Republic is entered through a beautiful gate. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Parklands and gardens, Wheelchair
Category: Jewish Prague, Prague Monuments
8. 8. 2009
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 »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Monuments Prague 1, Prague Square, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments