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Heydrich’s hand was heavy in most of the history-making events of the 1930s in Germany: the infamous Night of the Long Knives, the 1934 blood purge of the party; the sex scandal frame-ups that rocked the German Army General Staff in 1938 and put the generals firmly under the Führer’s thumb; the Salon Kitty, the spy-ridden brothel that ...
Basilica Saints Peter and Paul. One of the highlights of Vysehrad is the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The eye-catcher is the double spires. They are in sharp contrast with the neo-Gothic facade. When the church is open, go inside to see Art Nouveau frescoes. In a niche, next to the main entrance in a glass box with gold fittings is the ...
Jun 8, 2023 · History of Vysehrad. The first historical records mentioning Vyšehrad go back to the 10th century. At the time it was used as a royal residence and a military fortress that protected Prague from invaders. During the 11th century, the Rotunda of St. Martin was built, which is the oldest building in the fort.
History of Old Town. If we came to Prague a thousand years ago, we would find a vast market in places where today is the Old Town Square. It was located right on the way from Prague Castle to Vysehrad. People started to build the first houses on the roads connecting these two fortresses. By the 13th century, the settlement looked like a real ...
Mar 14, 2021 · The Slavs arrived in the Czech Republic in the 6th century. In about 870 they built a castle in Prague. In time a town grew up by the castle. By the late 10th century Prague was a thriving town. In 973 it was given a bishop. In the early 13th century German craftsmen and merchants came to live in Prague. In the 14th century, Prague was a large ...
The Klementinum Library is a stunning example of Baroque architecture, and its Astronomical Tower is a well-known symbol of Prague’s literary history. The library’s origins can be traced back to the Jesuits, who converted a medieval church into a center of study. The library has expanded to house numerous volumes over the years, some of ...
Feb 8, 2024 · Let’s cross the Vltava River and walk through the 621-long and 10-meter-wide Charles Bridge. It’s the most famous pedestrian bridge in the city that takes us from the Lesser Town to the Old Town of Prague. The construction started in the 12th century. Unfortunately, in 1342 , huge floods destroyed 2/3 of the bridge.
