18. 10. 2010
A large ball game hall is located in the Royal Garden of the Prague Castle. The building is situated on the south side, just above the slope of the Deer Moat, and it was built in 1567 – 69. The building exists thanks to the architects Boniface Wohlmuth and Ulrike Aostalli de Sala. Originally, a shooting- range was situated at these places. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague Castle, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
14. 10. 2010
Royal Summer Palace(czech: královský letohrádek) – a landmark, garden with singing fountain. While walking through the beautiful Royal Gardens we get to the landmark, located in the eastern part. Here is located a building that captivates every visitor with its magnificent construction elements. Let’s have a look at the area of the Queen Anne’s Summer Palace or if you want you can call it- Belvedere, and let’s look into the past and the interior of this magnificent building. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague Castle, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
2. 3. 2010
When strolling across Náměstí Míru Square, passing the church, on your right you cannot miss the Vinohrady Theatre building. What is the first thing you recall? Actors, its history, patriotism, or drama in general? It is the same with us, though. » More »
Tag: Prague 2, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments, What to see in Prague
18. 8. 2009
Hradčanské Square forms a kind of forecourt to Prague Castle. Its current appearance dates back to the mid 18th century, a time when grand Renaissance and baroque palaces were being constructed here. The dominant architectural style of the square is baroque. » More »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Prague Square, Significant buildings
Category: Prague Monuments
17. 8. 2009
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 »
Tag: Monuments Prague 1, Significant buildings
Category: 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