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A night time visit to Prague Castle
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gordonilla 1348 reviews
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I was able to have a walk through the castle grounds after dark with a colleague. Sadly it was to late in the evening to visit any of the attractions, but it was indeed an odd sensation to be walking through the offices of the President of the Czech Republic.

It was cold and quite dark, there were military guards present and the Presidential flag was flying over the castle. I am told he must have been at home.

We walked up on side of the castle then down through a rear entrance - it took some time to walk through the squares and gates that were still open to the public, even though it was well after 21.00.

Written Feb 5, 2012

Address: Prazsky hrad

Phone: +420 224 373 238

Website: http://old.hrad.cz/

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Lubkwitz Castle
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dat123 13 reviews
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This is a side tour within prage castle area. It was on of the most interesting things to do there, Its amazing how the family lost all there blongings to plunder of two wars and to be able to get everything back again is unbelievable

While in there go to cafe and get the apple strudle its the best thing !!! ah my yum yum

Written Nov 2, 2011

Address: Prazsky hrad

Website: http://old.hrad.cz/

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Prague Castle
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Skibbe 480 reviews
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This is actually more of a complex with several historical sites up on a hill overlooking the river and the city. When I was there, key parts were closed but I did get to see the Royal Palace, which was the most interesting part, and St. George's Basilica. There are also amazing views of Prague from up here.

Written Sep 5, 2011

Address: Prazsky hrad

Website: http://old.hrad.cz/

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Rosenberg Palace
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Also included in the "short visit" admission ticket is the Rosenberg Palace, which was originally built as a Renaissance palace for the aristocratic Rosenberg family. In the eighteenth century it was rebuilt in Baroque style. Starting in 1756 it was used as a "residence for unmarried women from insolvent noble families."

One apartment in the Rosenberg Palace (second photo) has been furnished to look like the apartment of a noble lady living in the Institute in the eighteenth century, using antique furniture and other items from the depository of Prague Castle.

For most of the twentieth century the palace was used for offices of the Interior Ministry and later the Castle Administration. After a thorough restoration, the palace was opened to the public in April 2010 for the first time in its history.

Second photo: This is how the apartments might have been furnished in the eighteenth century for unmarried noblewomen who lived there.

Third photo: An eighteenth century mousetrap (with mouse) and toilet box in the Rosenberg Palace.

Updated Jun 3, 2011

Address: Prazsky hrad

Website: http://www.hrad.cz/en/for-media/press-releases/6424.shtml

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Views of Prague from the Old Royal Palace
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As long as you don't let yourself be defenestrated you can have some fine views of Prague from the Old Royal Palace.

Charles Bridge is in the center of the first photo.

Second photo: The Vltava (Moldau) River from the Old Royal Palace, looking downstream.

Written Jun 3, 2011

Address: Prazsky hrad

Website: http://www.prague.net/old-royal-palace

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The Old Royal Palace
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The second Prague defenestration took place here in the Old Royal Palace in the year 1618, when a group of angry Protestants bribed their way into the castle and threw three Catholics out of a third-storey window, two high Catholic officials and their secretary. This was one of the incidents that set off the dreadful Thirty Years' War, which devastated much of central Europe and killed off two-thirds of the German population.

Amazingly, the three people who were defenestrated actually survived their fall from the third-floor window. The Catholics claimed they had survived because angels intervened to save them. The Protestants said it was because they landed in a soft pile of horse manure.

(The first Prague defenestration happened nearly two centuries earlier, in the year 1419, when seven members of the city council were thrown out of a window of the city hall. All seven were killed, either by the fall or by the angry mob that was waiting out in the street.)

Second photo: Vladislov Hall in the Old Royal Palace.

Third photo: All Saints Church in the Old Royal Palace.

Written Jun 3, 2011

Address: Prazsky hrad

Website: http://www.prague.net/old-royal-palace

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Pražský hrad = Prague Castle
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They call it "the largest coherent castle complex in the world." with an area of almost 70,000 m².

There are two types of admission tickets, the "long visit" and the "short visit". I took the short visit, so I missed out on the Powder Tower, the Picture Gallery and a permanent exhibition called "The Story of Prague Castle".

Second photo: Looking up at the castle and cathedral, with the river and Charles Bridge in the foreground.

Written Jun 3, 2011

Address: Prazsky hrad

Phone: +420 224 371 111

Website: http://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle/prague-castle-tourist-information/visit-of-prague-castle.shtml

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Prague Castle
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Possibly the largest (570 by 100 metres) castle in the world. Founded in the second half of the 9th century and continuously built since then, it contains both St Vitus Cathedral (see below) and the palaces which are now the seat of Czech parliament. Also behind the cathedral is St George's Basilica which is well worth seeing.

Inside the Royal palace is Vladislav Hall, used for formal occasions and the presidential elections, it has a fantastic vaulted roof. Also the room itself is about 50 metres long. There are many other richly decorated rooms here for one to see.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Phone: 224373368

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The castle.
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Maurizioago 661 reviews
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Prague Castle is a complex of around 60 buildings built between X and XVI centuries.

The most noteworthy attraction here is Saint Vitus Cathedral. The building of this big church begun in 1344 on the site of a 10th century rotunda and was completed in the XIX century. The Cathedral has many beautiful glass stained windows

I recommend climbing up the Wentzel Tower (it is a bell tower). It is inside the Cathedral. From the top of it you will enjoy a very beautiful landscape over the castle and the city.

Updated Dec 29, 2010

Website: http://old.hrad.cz/

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City into city
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I only have been there once, at dusk, in a dark day, rushing down to dinner in town.

Not enough time to appreciate it or make good pictures, but time enough for a strong decision: "This is a place where I must come back".

Updated Dec 27, 2010

Address: Prazsky hrad

Website: http://old.hrad.cz/

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