Matthias Gate, Prague

Name: Matthias Gate
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#138 among attractions in Prague

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Matthias Gate, or Matthias' Gate, is a gate between the first and the second courtyards of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic. It was erected by Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor in 1614. ()

Local name: Matyášova brána Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°5'24"N, 14°23'56"E

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Praha 1 (Hradčany)Prague Czech Republic

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Matthias Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, Old Royal Palace, Rosenberg Palace.

~560 ftNE
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~300 ftN
Castle complex dating from 9th century
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~730 ftE
Late Gothic palace with grand royal hall
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~1170 ftNE
Monastery
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~1010 ftNE
Church founded around 920 and art gallery
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~320 ftE
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~1130 ftSE
Palace
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~80 ftSW
Forts and castles
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~1040 ftSE
Monuments and statues
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~890 ftE
Church
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~1210 ftNE
Park
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Which popular attractions are close to Matthias Gate?

Nearby attractions include First courtyard of Prague Castle, Prague (1 min walk), 2nd Courtyard, Prague (1 min walk), Spanish Hall, Prague (1 min walk), 4st Courtyard, Prague (1 min walk).

How to get to Matthias Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matthias Gate:

Bus

Šporkova • Lines: 194 (5 min walk)
Nemocnice pod Petřínem • Lines: 194 (6 min walk)

Tram

Pražský hrad • Lines: 22, 23, 41, 97 (7 min walk)
Malostranské náměstí • Lines: 12, 15, 20, 22, 23, 41, 97 (8 min walk)

Metro

Malostranská • Lines: A (13 min walk)
Hradčanská • Lines: A (15 min walk)

Train

Praha-Dejvice (13 min walk)
Nebozízek (14 min walk)