Prague Castle is the largest palace complex in the world. All the architectural styles that have ever existed in the world have found their place on the territory of almost 70 hectares.
On a trip to the Czech Republic, no one will pass by Prague, and in Prague, no one will pass by the Prague Castle - a historical place: the former residence of the Roman emperor, later the Czech kings, and in modern times - the residence of the President of the Czech Republic.
In fact, this is a huge museum, dominated by the Cathedral of St. Vitus - the pearl of European Gothic. The vast territory of the complex contains luxurious palaces, ancient streets and towers, majestic temples, squares with magnificent sculptures and parks.
Prague Castle: a glorious history
The history of the Prague Castle dates back to the 9th century, when the Přemyslid princes began to build a military fortification on a high cliff in the Slavs settlement. By the 12th century, it was already a real fortress.
Prague Castle owes its modern appearance in many respects to King Charles IV, who in the 14th century launched large-scale construction work here. It was then that the construction of the main attraction - the Cathedral of St. Vitus - began. And it ended at the end of the 20th century, but what a monumental beauty it turned out!
The territory of the complex preserves enormous cultural and historical treasures, because up to the 20th century, everything that could be decorated was built and rebuilt, improved and decorated here. The fashion for architectural styles changed, and new buildings were built in accordance with it. Kings changed, and with it new architects came and brought their ideas into the complex's appearance.
Time has spared this incomparable beauty, and modern tourists can walk for hours along the ancient streets and squares, forgetting that they are already in the 21st century. Hours and even days pass unnoticed here.
What you can see in Prague Castle:
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- Old royal palace
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Picture gallery
- Zlata street
- Church of St. Jiri
- Delibork Tower
- Toy Museum
- Royal garden
And these are only the main places for excursions, in fact, on such a huge territory, you can still see a lot of interesting things.
Tram 22 can take you to the Pohorelec stop and enter the complex from the side of Hradcanska Square. Take the same tram to Prazsky hrad and enter through the North Gate. It is possible to take the metro to the Malostranska stop, but there you have to climb the high stairs.
You can freely walk around the territory of Prague Castle from 9 am to 5 pm, but you can only get to some places with tickets, which are better bought early in the morning.
- Second and third courtyards
- Old royal palace
- Zlata street
- Lobkowicz Palace
Prices start from 70 CZK, there are many discounts and special offers.
: visiting churches is not allowed in clothes that are too open.
