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Male Namesti is a cute triangular square located just off the Old Town Square. There is a mix of Gothic houses and Renaissance 'sgraffito' facades to see here.
The square is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants. In the centre there are tables were you can relax with a beer or a snack and do some serious people watching.
Another interesting thing to see is the ornate wrought-iron well/fountain in the centre of the square, which double as a plague memorial.
You may also notice a few shiny convertible cars parked in the square. These are used for sightseeing tours around the city. I must admit I was tempted to go for a tour in the little red Skoda (see extra photos)! Leave a Comment Address: Just off the Old Town SquareDirections: Nearest metro: Staromestska
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This is a central place to get familiar with Prague. You have shops, cafe's, and brilliant churches to visit. If you stop to sit at one of the many cafe's along the sides of the square you sit for hours watching the sun change colors on the Tyn spires, or watch the throngs of people pass by.
This used to be just an market place when the castle walls extended just to the river banks. It was given city status and was eventually joined with the Little Quarter as one city in the 1700's. This has also been the location of many architectural improvements as well as political assassinations. Leave a Comment Directions: The square is bordered by Celetna, Dlouha, and Zelezna Streets
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I was interested in popping in to this museum for around half an hour just to see what it was like. I actually stayed much longer and I considered it to be a very well presented museum on how life was like in Prague under the Communists. It doesn't remember them fondly!
There are mock ups of shops and buildings under the communists, several movies showing brutality, and a whole range of communist kitsch including some that can be bought at the gift shop. There is also a good explanation of what was on top of Petrin hill before the Metronome was built (i.e. a big statue of Stalin).
Definitely recommended if you have a spare hour or two. The museum can be a little hard to find as you have to go upstairs to find the entrance. Leave a Comment
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Golden Ring House (Dum U Zlateho prstenu) is mediaeval town house located by Church of Our Lady before Tyn (Kostel Matky Bozi Pred Tynem). At the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries a major modification of the whole structure was undertaken including the frontage with golden ring house sign.
Permanent exhibition in Golden Ring House presents Czech Art of the 20th Century (works of Jiri Kolar, Jaroslav Rona, Karel Teige, Jan Zrzavy, Karel Malich… can be seen). The exhibitions of The contemporary Czech art are taking place in the basement rooms. Leave a Comment Address: Tynska 6, Prague 1Phone: +420 224 827 022Directions: Golden Ring House can be reached from Old-Town Square (Staromestske namesti) by entring the street between Church of Our Lady before Tyn and Stone Bell House (Dum U Kamenneho zvonu). Open: Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Website: http://www.citygalleryprague.cz/
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With name like this, you half expect to hear James Brown playing as you walk in to buy your ticket. Well no, it isn't quite like that. I believe this museum to be pretty new.
Inside, well what do you expect, downstairs there's a room where they play one of the oldest known "erotic films" believed to be in existence. Apparently it was filmed at the bequest of the King of Spain (at the time). It doesn't hold back in what it shows. Upstairs there are the "machines" in the title, ranging from the old-fashioned, pre-batteries days to more modern times. Some of the things in there are comical, others bizarre, and others not so pleasant, so I leave it to you to decide whether you want to visit.
I include a variety of pictures, starting with a safe one, the most humorous one is probably the "erotic see-saw". Anyhow, you may not wish to look. Leave a Comment
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This is a very ornate concert hall. It has been done in an Art-Nouveau style and is very nice to look at. It stands on the old site of the Royal Palace before the kings moved to Prague Castle in 1483. The structure was used as a seminary and military college until it was torn down in the early 1900's. The present day building was created as a joint artistic effort during the Czech National Revival. Politically used as the stage to announce the independent state of Czechoslovakia in 1918, the house is now used as a concert venue. The Prague Spring music festival is held here on 12 May and there are numerous concerts given in its many halls year round. Seats can cost up to 1200KCZ depending on the concert.
There is a cafe/restaurant on the bottom floor and tours can be arranged. The gallery is open for exhibitions only from 10am-6pm. Leave a Comment Address: Namesti Republiky 5Phone: 22 20 02 111Directions: Use the Namesti Republiky metro stop or trams 5, 14, or 26.
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Behind the St. Marie Church on the square of the old town there is Mala Stupartska Street. Here you can enjoy a wonderful style of St. Jakub Church. The church was built in the beginning of XVIII century. The street is very narrow and it’s impossible to have a panorama photo but only facade and sky:-). To make photos inside is not allowed. Leave a Comment
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A little to the west of the old town square, this 14th century chapel was the center of the Hussites and their reformation in Prague. In 1391 the Reformers were given permission to build a chapel here and conduct sermons in Czech instead of Latin. The was a simple design and could hold almost 3000 people. The preacher Jan Milic z Kromerize began preaching here in 1391 until 1394. Jan Hus began his preaching here in 1402-1413. Most of the chapel was converted by the Jesuits when Protestantism was outlawed in 1620. The building was destroyed in 1786 and then later rebuilt after WWII. The church you can see today is not the original but parts of the original structure can still be seen, some of the interior rooms and windows are said to be original. It is a cultural monument and holds various exhibits. There is a memorial celebration on the night of July 5th, the anniversary of Jan Hus's execution.
It is 30KCZ to enter and is open from about 9am-5pm. Leave a Comment Directions: Betlemske namesti, on metro stop Narodni Trida or tram #'s 6, 9, 18, or 22.
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Impressive Hercules statues greet you at the entrance of this baroque palace. It is worth looking inside, too, because the palace has been beautifully restored and there are many more statues to be seen and a gorgeous ceiling fresco over the main staircase. The palace is open for concerts and exhibitions. Leave a Comment Address: Husova 20, Old Town
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I decided to put this picture in to show you one of the most famous crystal shop in Prague and also to give you another beautiful example of how various the Prague architecture can be.
This small square is just behind the Old town Square Leave a Comment
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