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Prazsky Grad 01.01.04 - Prague
Prazsky Grad 01.01.04
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Prague Castle: Castle Itinerary
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  • The Castle is such a complex of building and courtyards that you really could spend days here just absorbing it all.

    The main western gate leads to the First Courtyard where the ceremonial changing of the guard takes place.
    The Mathias Gate leads to the Second Courtyard - enclosed by the Theresain style buildings of the Castle wings. A staircase on the right leads to the state rooms and a gate in the northern wing leads to the Powder Bridge.

    Another gateway leads to the Third Courtyard - the central part of the castle complex which is dominated by the St Vitus Catheral. The Royal Palace is located south-west of St Vitus.
    The Third Courtyard leads to St George's square and Basilica of the same name.

    Follow the lane past the Basilica and then turn left to reach the entrance to Golden Lane.

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    Prague Castle: Neurdova Street
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  • The street leading up from Mala Strana Square to the Castle is Neurdova Street and has some of the finest baroque palaces and mansions in Prague. Named after the Jan Neruda, a czech 19th century writer, whose plaque can be seen on the house at the top of the road. There are several interseting decorations to look out for on the palaces too - take at the look at the travelogue if you wish to see some.

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    Prague Castle: Prazsky Grad
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  • Despite many wars and fires, Prague Castle has grown into a unique architectural complex, the largest of its kind in Europe.
    A visit to this medieval castle is a must for all visitors to Prague. It contains the Gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral (the most recognised landmark in Prague), a monastery, several towers, St. George's Basilica, palaces and Golden Lane.

    Prazsky Grad is splendid any time of the year....

    Prague Castle Complex:
    Apr-Oct: Daily 05:00-24:00
    Nov-Mar: Daily 06:00-23:00

    Prague Castle Sights:
    Apr-Oct: Daily 09:00-17:00
    Nov-Mar: Daily 09:00-16:00

    Prague Castle Gardens:
    Apr-Oct: Daily 10:00-18:00

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    Prague Castle: NATIONAL GALLERY
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  • Located in the Prague Castle complex is this lovely red structure, the NATIONAL GALLERY. It was formerly St. Georges Basilica but was turned into the National Gallery and became part of the Prague Castle complex.
    Entrance fee was 50 CZK
    http://www.hrad.cz

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    Prague Castle: Zlata ulicka - Golden Lane
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  • Golden Lane, dating back to the end of the 15th Century, is yet another interesting part of the Prague Castle complex.
    Golden Lane is a small street lined by 11 historic houses, some of which now house interesting armoury and textile exhibits, along with tourist souvenir shops.
    A popular section of the Prague Castle complex, Golden Lane attracts it's fair share of visitors, crowding into the small passageway and low buildings.
    Golden Lane was created when a new outer wall was added to the existing Romanesque castle complex. It was originally known as Zlatnicka Ulicka (Goldsmith's Lane), due to the many goldsmith's residing there.
    In it's early years, Golden Lane consisted of many small dwellings, many of which eventually fell into disrepair. As larger buildings replaced the old ones and then have subsequently themselves been restored, we are left with a charming little passageway, well worth a visit.
    Combined tickets for the whole Prague Castle complex include entrance to Golden Lane. Otherwise, buy a single entry ticket.

    in small blue home # 22 (just 1 room about 6 sq m !!! ) Franz Kafka used to work in 1916-1917.

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    Prague Castle: Castle Complex
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    Prague Castle consists of the walls and a collection of buildings dating from the 10th to the 20th centuries, which are linked by a series of internal courtyards - the main one which encloses St Vitus Cathedral.If here for several days a 3-day consecutive ticket allowing admission to the various buildings here, may be useful.

    The castle has 3 main entrances - the old castle steps to the east, the Powder Bridge to the north and the western gate where the changing of the guard can be seen hourly from 5:00-23:00 or 24:00. Best time is at noon with there are fanfares and banner exchange.

    All Prague Castle sights are open daily 9:00-17:00 (Apr-Oct), 9:00-16:00 (Nov-Mar),
    Prague Castle Gardens daily 10:00-18:00 (Apr-Oct).

    To reach the castle area takeTram No. 22, 23 to Prazsky Hrad stop, or walk up from Charles Bridge through Nerudova street.

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    Prague Castle: Prazsky Hrad
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  • Despite many wars and fires, Prague Castle has grown into a unique architectural complex, the largest of its kind in Europe.
    A visit to this medieval castle is a must for all visitors to Prague. It contains the Gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral (the most recognised landmark in Prague), a monastery, several towers, St. George's Basilica, palaces and Golden Lane.
    Prague Castle was established during the 9th century, with a Romanesque palace erected during the 12th century. In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV, it was rebuilt to Gothic style. A further reconstruction of the Royal Palace then took place under the Jagellons at the end of the 15th century. The builder, Benedikt Rejt, also added the now famous Vladislav Hall.

    The castle underwent further works during the 16th century, mainly due to a big fire in 1541. The Spanish Hall, a new section of the castle, was added during the reign of Rudolf II, and took its final form in the time of Empress Maria Theresa - under the direction of the architect M. Pacassi.
    After World War I, the interior and gardens of Prague Castle were renovated by the architect J. Plecnik.
    Today, Prague Castle is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic, and serves as the historical and political centre of both city and state.

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    Prague Castle: Prazsky Hrad
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  • A national cultural monument, the symbol of more than millennial development of the Czech state.
    Since its foundation in the last quarter of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughtout the past eleven centuries. It'is a monumen complex of ecclesiastical, fortification, residental and ofice buldings representing all architectural styles and periods, surrounding three castle courtyards and covering 45 hectares.

    Originally it used to be the residennce of princes and kings of Bogemia, since 1918 it is the seat of the president.

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    Prague Castle: Prazsky Hrad -Mihulka Powder Tower
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  • Updated By kris-t on February 22, 2006
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  • A tower - 20m high, comes from the 15th century, pert of the castle fortification. It used to serve as a gunpowder depot.

    Tourist Season at the Prague Castle

    There are opening hours for visitors at the Prague Castle conforming to the summer regime from April 1st 2005.

    The grounds of Prague Castle are open from 5 am to midnight. The sights (St. Vitus's Cathedral, Main Tower of the St. Vitus's Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George Basilica, Powder Tower 'Mihulka', Golden Lane, 'Daliborka' Tower & 'The Story of Prague Castle' exposition) are open daily and can be visited with the purchase of Prague Castle Ticket from 9 am to 5 pm. All Gardens of Prague Castle and the Deer Moat are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

    Now it huoses exhibitions of medieval arts adn crafits, astrology and alchemy

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    Prague Castle: view from above - snowy day
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    this was a shot from the castle grounds winter of 2003 (around february i believe). i love the red roofs covered in snow. very magical and fairy tale-ish :o)

    Prague is beautiful during any time of the year...just be careful if you're not used to cold weather and you come in december, january, feb, etc etc...ITS COLD!!!

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