Kranner's Fountain, Prague

Name: Kranner's Fountain
Address: Smetanovo nabrezhi 2, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic

#65 among attractions in Prague

Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Monuments and statues, Fountain

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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. ()

Local name: Krannerova kašna Coordinates: 50°4'59"N, 14°24'49"E

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Smetanovo nabrezhi 2Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

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Day trips

Kranner's Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karlovy lázně, Charles Bridge, Museum Kampa, Bedřich Smetana Museum.

~880 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Karlovy lázně, Prague
5 min walk • Karlovy Lázně stands as a unique nightlife destination in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. Housed in a historical building that dates back to the 14th century, this club is renowned for being the largest facility of its kind in Central Europe.
~1210 ftN
Iconic 14th-century structure with views
Charles Bridge, Prague
6 min walk • Spanning the Vltava River in Prague, the Charles Bridge is not only a crucial connection between the city's Old Town and the Lesser Town, but also a monumental testament to medieval engineering. Constructed in the 14th century under the auspices of King Charles IV, the...
~1220 ftW
Museum of modern art from central Europe
Museum Kampa, Prague
6 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague, Museum Kampa is a modern art haven situated in the picturesque Kampa Island. This museum, housed in the Sova's Mills, is renowned for its exceptional collection of Central European art, placing a significant emphasis...
~960 ftN
Composer museum in circa-1880s building
Bedřich Smetana Museum, Prague
5 min walk • The Bedřich Smetana Museum in Prague is a museum which is dedicated to the life and works of famous Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. It is situated in the centre of Prague in a small block of buildings right next to Charles Bridge on the right bank of the river Vltava in the Old Town.
~1000 ftSE
Palace
Drn, Prague
5 min walk • Drn is a polyfunctional building located on the corner of streets Národní and Mikulandská in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. It contains the most expensive offices in the city and also some shops and restaurants. The building was designed by Stanislav Fiala is an example of 21st century modern and sustainable Czech architecture.
~690 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Laterna Magika, Prague
4 min walk • Laterna magika, largely considered the world's first multimedia theatre, was founded as a cultural program at the 1958 Brussels Expo.
~940 ftSW
Art Nouveau architecture, Bridge
Legion Bridge, Prague
5 min walk • Legion Bridge is a historic bridge over the Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic, named after the Czechoslovak Legion.
~920 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross, Prague
5 min walk • Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross is a Romanesque rotunda in Prague 1, Old Town quarter, on the crossing of Konviktská and Karolíny Světlé street. Its founding is considered after 1125.
~1170 ftN
Tower, Observation decks and towers
Old Town Bridge Tower, Prague
6 min walk • Old Town Bridge Tower is a gothic monument located in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction began in 1357 AD, during the rule of the Emperor Charles IV. It was designed by the architect Petr Parléř.
~590 ftSE
Grand theater for ballet, opera and drama
Divadlo Viola, Prague
3 min walk • The National Theatre in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
~1330 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Saint Anne, Prague
7 min walk • The statue of Saint Anne is an outdoor sculpture by Matěj Václav Jäckel, installed on the north side of the Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kranner's Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Park of National Awakening, Prague (1 min walk), Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Prague (3 min walk), Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague (3 min walk), Divadlo Viola, Prague (3 min walk).

How to get to Kranner's Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kranner's Fountain:

Tram

Národní divadlo • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 22, 23, 41, 9, 93, 97, 98, 99 (6 min walk)
Karlovy lázně • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (3 min walk)

Bus

Mariánské náměstí • Lines: 194 (9 min walk)
Myslíkova • Lines: 904, 910 (11 min walk)

Metro

Národní třída • Lines: B (10 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Train

Újezd (12 min walk)
Nebozízek (17 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (28 min walk)