9. 1. 2018
This Lesser Town church which used to be a protestant ornatory was built thank to the German Lutherans in 1611. The building was completed two years later and called by the German protestants the church of the Holy Trinity. » More »
Tag: Church monuments, Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
8. 1. 2018
Our today´s learning about interesting landmarks of the city of Prague will take us to Prague islands of the Old Town. For our next excursion we have chosen the noted Sovovy mlýny (Sova´s Mills), a very popular tourist attraction and frequently visited place. Let´s visit the very first Prague mill right now. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
8. 1. 2018
The operation of the academy was supported by the Straka foundation. The organization provided financial support of the academy from the Earl Straka´s sources. The academy was interesting not just because of this financial support enabling the impoverished or poor sons from noble families to get their education. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
7. 1. 2018
Do you wonder about the name of the building you walk along on the left Vltava´s embankment in the Lesser Town? Do you want to know who resides here or what makes the building so interesting? We are pleased to help you solve this problem and introduce the activities and history of the Prague Straka Academy to you. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
6. 1. 2018
Kampa Island is one of the most idyllic and tranquil places in the Czech capital. The island is divided into two visibly distinct parts. The section nearest to Charles Bridge is formed by a small, cosy square; the second is a park, formed when several historical gardens were joined together. » More »
Tag: Easy-Access Sights, Festivals, Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: For the disabled, Prague Monuments
2. 1. 2018
The Clementinum, a former Jesuit college, is the second largest place of interest in Prague after Prague Castle, and the largest Jesuit building in the Czech lands. The Jesuits arrived in Prague in 1556 on the invitation of Habsburg Emperor Ferdinand I in order to strengthen the Counter-Reformation in the Czech lands. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
28. 12. 2017
Today we will learn about the origin of one of the most sought places which is located close to the Charles Bridge. It is the Kampa Island – a very popular place for walks. The history of Prague Venice is very interesting so we will find out more about it now. » More »
Tag: Festivals, Monuments Prague 1
Category: Prague Monuments
12. 4. 2017
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 »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague´s towns
Category: Prague Monuments
12. 4. 2017
Our today´s article will take us to a place in the neighbourhood of Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square). The route will lead from Wenceslas Square along the famous Jindřišská Street towards Senovážné Square. Already from a distance we will spot the highest free-standing bell tower of Prague – Jindřišská Tower(czech: Jindřišská věž), the goal of our today´s wandering on the route of the Prague City Line Prague 1. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments
12. 4. 2017
The greatest unique and mainly tourist attraction of Jindřišská Tower is surely the carillon which has no equivalent in Europe. We could perhaps compare it to Japanese style carillon. This article will focus on the bells Jindřišská Tower is hiding inside. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Towers
Category: Prague Monuments