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 Golden Lane by iwys
So, it might have been called Sniper Alley, but later it housed alchemists and goldsmiths. Hence the name, Golden Lane.
The most interesting twentieth century resident was Franz Kafka's sister, Otla, who lived at No. 22. It was while Kafka was staying there, in 1917, that he got the inspiration to write, "The Castle". As you try to find your way out through the narrow streets and dead-ends, you can see why.
Today, the tiny houses are used as gift shops and Golden Lane is possibly the most crowded street in Prague. As I was taking this picture, I could hear Italian, French, German, Japanese, Cantonese and even English being spoken by the jostling crowd of tourists all around me. Leave a Comment Directions: As you enter Prague Castle through the Eastern Gate, Golden Lane is on your right, running alongside the castle wall. You have to turn right, right and left to reach it!
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 Golden Lane by sue_stone
They were home to goldsmiths, hence the name of the street. Having their business located at the castle helped them to avoid paying 'guild dues' in town.
Today the cottages are filled with shops to tempt us tourists. Leave a Comment Directions: Nearest metro: Malostranska or HradcanskaWebsite: www.hrad.cz
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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 Leave a Comment
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 Golden Lane by nhcram
Now they house tourist shops selling paintings and other arts and crafts. It is a busy little lane and was not easy to take a photo without all the sightseers getting in the photo.
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 No.22 Golden Lane by bugalugs
From 1916-17 No. 22 was lived in by Frank Kafka. Leave a Comment
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 Golden Lane by bugalugs
These houses date from the end of the 15th century. People still lived in these tiny houses under WWII. Leave a Comment
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Named after the goldsmids working here in the 17th century, Golden Lane also housed the king Rudolf II's crossbow archers (hence the attraction in Kafka's house). However in the 19th century this lovely street was inhabited by criminals and the poor and it had to wait for the past century for a thorough clean up to its present state.
Even in mid November and with an entrance the Golden Lane is overcrowded.
Yet still worth a visit.
In the beginning of the street you'll find the house of Kafka, well actually he just stayed a few months here with his sister, but it sells Leave a Comment
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 veeery small houses by shivan
My desire was to show you how small these houses are.
These small houses were built in the gothic fortification, the 16th century homes of castle riflemen and craftsmen.
The landmark here is a pub were I suggest you order a gluhwein (hot red wine) at about 40 Kc Leave a Comment
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 Golden Lane by clairegeordioLeave a Comment Directions: Prague Castle.
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