Písek Gate, Prague

Name: Písek Gate
Address: K Brusce 208/5, Prague, 160 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 233 321 313

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Písek Gate, also called Bruska Gate is a former city gate of Baroque fortification of Prague, Czech Republic. Once belonging to the fortification section called Marian Walls it is located in K Brusce Street in the Hradčany neighbourhood, not far from Hradčanská metro station. Other sights in the vicinity include Royal Summer Palace or Villa Bílek. Nowadays Písek Gate is the only preserved gate of the city proper and one of four remaining of the whole fortification system. ()

Local name: Písecká brána Completed: 1721 (303 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°5'43"N, 14°24'21"E

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K Brusce 208/5Praha 1 (Hradčany)Prague 160 00 Czech Republic

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+420 233 321 313

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Písek Gate open?

Písek Gate is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Písek Gate?

Nearby attractions include Queen Anne's Summer Palace, Prague (3 min walk), Villa Bílek, Prague (3 min walk), Golden Lane, Prague (6 min walk), Royal Garden, Prague (6 min walk).

How to get to Písek Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Písek Gate:

Tram

Královský letohrádek • Lines: 22, 23, 41, 97 (3 min walk)
Chotkovy sady • Lines: 12, 18, 2, 20 (4 min walk)

Bus

Hradčanská • Lines: 131, 854, 858, 907, 909 (5 min walk)
Valdštejnské náměstí • Lines: 194 (9 min walk)

Metro

Hradčanská • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Malostranská • Lines: A (8 min walk)

Train

Praha-Dejvice (8 min walk)
Újezd (23 min walk)