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Address: Old Town Square 20, Old Town, Prague 1. Cuisine: International & Czech. The White Horse Restaurant in Prague is located in the stunning 12th century medieval cellars of one of the oldest houses on the Old Town Square. It creatively blends modern furnishings with stone, and serves Czech and International cuisine.
Charles Bridge (Stone Bridge, Prague Bridge) (the title Charles Bridge only became popular around 1870 based on an earlier suggestion of K. H. Borovský) is the oldest preserved Prague bridge. The foundation stone was laid down by Charles IV on the 9 th July 1357 at 5:31 a.m., and the date and time have not been selected randomly. When we write ...
This Prague sightseeing is an outstanding building of the Czech capital, with mounting towers over the Old Town (Staré město) and square buildings’ bright roofs. The Church’s spires, rising above the cozy Prague streets of the Old City, serve as a background for the most atmospheric photos of the Czech capital.
2. History & Facts. The history of the Clementinum is long and rich, and nowadays the complex is still a dignified center of education and culture for Prague and indeed the whole of the Czech Republic. The complex was founded in 1556 by the Jesuits, members of a male religious congregation of the Catholic Church called The Society of Jesus.
10th century: The first stone building, the Church of the Virgin Mary, was constructed within the castle walls. 14th century: Emperor Charles IV transformed Prague Castle into a magnificent Gothic residence, leaving a lasting architectural legacy. 16th century: Prague Castle became the center of power for the Habsburg dynasty, leading to ...
May 2, 2023 · The Old New Synagogue is called Staronová Synagog in Czech. It stands in the Josefov district, the former Jewish quarter in Prague, in the immediate vicinity of the center on Old Town Square. It was built around 1270 and is the oldest preserved synagogue in Europe. It is still used for religious services, but is open to the public and can be ...
Aug 10, 2021 · Built around 600 years ago, the Prague Astronomical Clock is the world’s oldest astronomical clock that is still operating to this day. Every day from 9 am to 11 pm, the Prague Astronomical Clock attracts tourists who want to watch the “Walk of the Apostles.”
