Prague
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Climb the hill of Mount Petrin, the Viewpoint of Prague
In the Malá Strana neighborhood of Prague we have Mount Petrin, a 138-meter-high hill from which you have wonderful views of the city, being one of the favorite places for Praguers to relax and walk. In addition, on Mount Petrin there is a 60-meter-high iron tower that reminds us of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but in miniature. If you want the best photographs of Prague, be sure to visit this place. The Petrin Tower The Petrin Tower itself is 60 meters high. But considering the 138 meters above the city that the hill rises, the views from the tower…
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Visit the Powder Tower in Prague
At the entrance to the Old Town of Prague from the north, we find a 65-meter-high blackened-looking tower that represents another of the Czech capital’s Gothic jewels. This tower is quite similar to the Old Town Tower located on the Charles Bridge, but if you look closely you can find quite a few differences. Its blackened appearance, typical of Prague, is one of its hallmarks. Visiting the Powder Tower The origins of this spectacular tower that was one of the gates of the city during the Middle Ages date back to 1475 when its construction began It was one of…
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Visit the Charles Bridge in Prague. Its towers and its Legends
The Charles Bridge is one of the most famous monuments in Prague but above all it is the union between the two most monumental neighborhoods of the city, Stare Mesto, where we find, for example, the Old Town Square, and Malá Strana, where we find the Prague Castle. The name of the bridge is due to Carlos IV, who had it built in 1357 on the site of another bridge that was destroyed by floods, the Judith Bridge. At its ends there are two towers that make this bridge a marvel. Walking across the Charles Bridge The spectacular Charles Bridge,…
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What to see in the historic Wenceslas Square in Prague
In one of the most modern areas of Prague and not far from the Old Town Square, we find a huge elongated square that has been an exceptional witness to the most recent historical events that the Czech Republic has experienced. This is Wenceslas Square, a large square 625 meters long and 60 wide where we can find numerous shops, hotels and a lot of atmosphere. On the square is also the National Museum of Prague. What to see in Wenceslas Square Wenceslas Square was once the site of an important medieval cattle market and today it is still a…
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The Tyn Church in Prague. Guarding the heart of Stare Mesto
The full name of this beautiful church is Church of Our Lady in front of the Tyn and it is the most important church that we can find in the Stare Mesto neighborhood in Prague. Without it, the landscape of the Old Town Square would not be the same, even though it is not really located in this square, but stands out above its lower buildings. The best place to admire this church is from the Town Hall Tower, from where you will have unbeatable views. History of the Church of Our Lady of the Tyn Prior to its construction,…
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What to see in the Old Town Square in Prague
The Old Town Square in Prague is considered by many to be the most beautiful square in Europe and is usually the first place that everyone who comes to Prague wants to visit. All the buildings that surround the square form a unique ensemble with a wide variety of architectural styles that coexist in harmony. Without a doubt, the Old Town Square is one of the most beautiful places in Europe and if you visit it you will never forget it. A little history of the Old Town Square The origins of the Old Town Square date back to the…
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The Municipal House, the best example of Art Nouveu in Prague
To the north of the Old Town of Prague and located next to the Powder Tower we find one of the most representative buildings of the city, the Municipal House. It is a unique Art Nouveau work in the Czech Republic that was built between 1905 and 1911 and is used for theater performances and concerts. You cannot leave Prague without visiting this beautiful building, photographing its façade and visiting its beautiful cafeteria. Visit the Municipal House and its cafeteria In the place where the Municipal House is located today was the urban residence of the Kings of Bohemia. The…
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