Prague: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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Astronomical Clock
600-year-old mechanical clock face The Astronomical Clock in Prague, a medieval marvel, is an iconic landmark located in the heart of the Czech Republic's capital. Affixed to the southern wall of the Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square, this tower is not just a testament to the advancement of...
St. Vitus Cathedral
Shrine and home of national treasures St. Vitus Cathedral is a monumental symbol of religious heritage and Gothic architecture in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. Dominating the skyline with its soaring spires, this church is not just a place of worship but also a repository of history, art, and the...
Vyšehrad
Fortified medieval castle with exhibition Perched atop a rocky promontory above the Vltava River, Vyšehrad is a historic fort and an oasis of tranquility in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This serene park is steeped in legend and provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city center, offering...
Lobkowicz Palace
Nestled in the historic heart of Prague, the Lobkowicz Palace is a cultural treasure and a testament to the city's rich aristocratic past. This baroque edifice, part of the Prague Castle complex, houses a museum that allows visitors to delve into the world of European...
National Museum
Venerable place with historical exhibits The National Museum in Prague stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Czech Republic. Located at the upper end of Wenceslas Square, this iconic institution, founded in 1818, is the largest museum in the country.
Prague Castle
Castle complex dating from 9th century Prague Castle is a historic fortress that has dominated the skyline of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, for over a millennium. As the largest ancient castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, it stretches over an area of nearly...
Kinský Palace
Nestled in the historic heart of Prague, the Kinský Palace stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This Rococo gem, located on the iconic Old Town Square, houses an extensive collection of art as part of the National Gallery.
St. George's Basilica
Church founded around 920 and art gallery St. George's Basilica is a historical jewel nestled within the grounds of Prague Castle in the Czech Republic. This ancient church, with its roots dating back to the 10th century, is one of the oldest surviving religious buildings in Prague.
Powder Tower
The Powder Tower is a gothic monument that stands as a testament to Prague's medieval past. This historic tower, located at the entrance to the Old Town, dates back to the 11th century and was originally one of the city gates.
Rudolfinum
Enduring concert hall and art gallery The Rudolfinum is a stately music hall and significant cultural landmark nestled in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. This grand neo-renaissance building, situated on Jan Palach Square on the bank of the Vltava River, was inaugurated in 1885 and has since become...
Kranner's Fountain
Kranner's Fountain, or Kranner Fountain, is a fountain and neo-gothic monument to Emperor Francis I of Austria, installed in Prague, Czech Republic. It features allegorical sculptures created by Josef Max.
Convent of Saint Agnes
The convent of Saint Agnes is situated on the right bank of Vltava, in Prague Old Town area called „Na Františku“. The monastery of Poor Clares of the Order of Saint Clare and Franciscans was founded in 1231 by Agnes of Bohemia, who also became the abbess of the convent.
Spanish Synagogue
Museum and concert hall in old synagogue The Spanish Synagogue is the newest synagogue in the area of the so-called Jewish Town, yet paradoxically, it was built at the place of the presumably oldest synagogue, Old School. The synagogue is built in Moorish Revival Style.
Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
19th-century museum of decorative arts Founded in 1885, the Prague Museum of Decorative Arts is housed in a Neo-Renaissance edifice built from 1897 to 1899 after the designs of architect Josef Schulz. It opened in 1900 with exhibitions on the first floor.
Lennon Wall
Graffiti covered wall inspired by Lennon The Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall is a wall in Prague, Czech Republic. Since the 1980s this once typical wall has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti, lyrics from Beatles' songs, and designs relating to local and global causes.
Villa Müller
The Villa Müller is a Modernist villa in Prague, Czech Republic built in 1930. It was designed by Adolf Loos as a residence for František Müller, co-owner of the Kapsa-Müller construction company from Pilsen.
Estates Theatre
The Estates Theatre or Stavovské divadlo is a historic theater in Prague, Czech Republic. The Estates Theatre was annexed to the National Theatre in 1948 and currently draws on three artistic ensembles, opera, ballet, and drama, which perform at the Estates Theatre, the National Theatre, and the Kolowrat Theatre.
Letohrádek Hvězda
Letohrádek Hvězda is a Renaissance villa situated in a game reserve of the same name in Liboc, Prague 6, 7 kilometres west of Prague city centre.
Golden Lane
Golden Lane is a street situated in Prague Castle, Czech Republic. Originally built in the 16th century to house Rudolf II's castle guards, it takes its name from the goldsmiths that lived there in the 17th century.
Maisel Synagogue
Historic synagogue with an exhibition Maisel Synagogue is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish quarter. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto.
Antonín Dvořák Museum
The Antonín Dvořák Museum in Prague is a museum dedicated to the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. It is part of the Czech Museum of Music which in turn is part of the National Museum.
Bethlehem Chapel
Medieval chapel connected to Jan Hus The Bethlehem Chapel is a medieval religious building in the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic, notable for its connection with the origins of the Bohemian Reformation, especially with the Czech reformer Jan Hus.
Levý Hradec
Levý Hradec is an early medieval Bohemian gord situated 3 km northwest of Prague borders near Roztoky, in the Czech Republic. This fortified settlement served as the original seat of Bořivoj I, the first known Přemyslid ruler. It was built on a promontory on the left bank of the Vltava River approximately in mid-9th century.
New Town Hall
The New Town Hall is the administrative centre of Prague's New Town Quarter, or "Nové Město". In 1419 it was the site of the first of the three defenestrations of Prague.
Pöttingovský palác
The Pötting Palace, also known as the Unitaria Palace or the Yellow House, is a Baroque palace at 186/8 Karlova Street, Old Town, Prague 1. The palace is home to the Ta Fantastika Theatre, the Museum of the Czech Garnet in Prague and the Religious...
Clementinum
Complex containing the Baroque library The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries; the City Library was also nearby on Mariánské Náměstí.
Vinohrady Water Tower
Vinohrady Water Tower is a building in Vinohrady in Prague 10 which was originally built as a water tower. Today its architecture is acknowledged as culturally important although it is now converted to accommodate offices and apartments.
Trmal Villa
Trmal Villa or Trmalova Vila is a villa in Prague designed in 1902 by the Czech architect Jan Kotěra in the English Modernist style. The villa has been restored, and is now a museum and cultural centre open to the public and for research. Its architect has been described as the "founder of modern Czech architecture".
Gorlice
Gorlice is an underground hall in the casemates inside the walls of Prague's Vyšehrad. It is located in the northeastern, 33rd bastion, east of the Brick Gate. The hall is vaulted with a 13 m high vault and has an area of about 330 m².
Jindřišská věž
The Jindřišská Tower is the original bell tower of the Church of Saint Henry and Saint Kunhuta, located in the area between Jindřišská Street and the southwestern end of Senovážné Square in Prague's Nové Město.
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