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Prague Castle

Prague Castle
The largest collection of wonders in the city, Prague castle is an amalgamation of architecture from different periods. From the almost pastoral serenity of St. George's Basilica, to the awe-inspiring Gothic power of St. Vitus Cathedral, the castle has attractions for all - history and architecture plus marching soldiers and entertainment.

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01 Approach & Entry

There are two information centres, one in the second courtyard and one in the third. Here you can find out what time the changing of the guard takes place, buy tickets and get audio guides. Read_on (No Comments)

11 Golden Lane

11 Golden Lane
The phrase 'picturesque street' might have been invented to describe this tiny cobbled lane with its miniature workers' cottages. Read_on (No Comments)

13 Royal Gardens & Stag Moat

13 Royal Gardens & Stag Moat
North of the castle walls are a succession of orderly and manicured gardens. They were first laid out in 1534 and are home to the Míčovna or Ball Game Hall, the most ornate sports centre we've ever seen. Read_on (No Comments)

02 Hradčany

The area known as Hradčany is actually all the buildings on the top of the hill. The first buildings date from around the year 880, but the castle's golden age came in the middle of the 14th century when it was imperial residence to Emperor Charles IV. Read_on (No Comments)

03 Schwarzenberg Palace

The most distinctive and largest of the buildings on the cobbled square sweeping into the castle is this palace with decorated Read_on (No Comments)

04 Sternberg Palace

Sharing an entrance with the Archbishop's Palace is the Šternberský palác from 1698. It's part of the National Gallery and home to a collection of European art, including Rubens and Rembrandt. Read_on (No Comments)

05 Archbishop's Palace

The early Renaissance Archbishop's Palace is not open to the public, but if you look carefully at the heraldic device on the front of the building you can spot different hats according to the rank of the church official. Read_on (No Comments)

06 First courtyard

Pause at the castle gates to admire the soldiers' uniforms (designed by the wardrobe designer of the film Amadeus), and hopefully see the changing of the guard. Read_on (No Comments)

07 Second courtyard

Reconstructed by Empress Maria Theresa, this courtyard acts as an intersection point for two of the entrances into the castle. Read_on (No Comments)

08 St. Vitus Cathedral

Moving into the third courtyard of the castle you’ll face one of Europe’s great Gothic cathedrals. St. Vitus is the spiritual heart of the nation as the mausoleum of Bohemian kings and the city’s greatest landmark. Read_on (No Comments)

09 Old Royal Palace

One of the oldest and most impressive parts of the castle, the Old Royal Palace dates from 1135 and was the seat of Bohemian princes. Read_on (No Comments)

12 Daliborka Tower

Built in 1496 and used as a prison till the end of 18th century, the tower stands on your left as you exit the Golden Lane. Read_on (No Comments)

14 Palace Gardens

A large set of steeply terraced gardens leading up to the castle. The steep climb up to the castle is rewarded by fitness, some beautiful landscaping and stunning views of the city. Read_on (No Comments)

St. George's Basilica

The basilica is the Romanesque church lurking behind a Baroque facade in the courtyard behind St. Vitus. Now deconsecrated, it serves as a concert hall. Read_on (No Comments)