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Story of Prague Castle

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👍👍 This is an amazing building worth a visit to learn about the history of Prague castle and has nice decorative paitings People often mention Prague, Castle, history, Palace, exhibition, basilica, Vito, Giorgio, Czech, visit,


Address

nám. U Svatého Jiří, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia

Website

www.hrad.cz

Contact

+420 224 372 419

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (66 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4 pm

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  • 5/5 Mohammed S. 4 years ago on Google
    This is an amazing building worth a visit to learn about the history of Prague castle and has nice decorative paitings
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiara 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are various ways to reach Prague Castle but I recommend you take the tram 22/23 and get off at PRAZSKY HRAD: in this way you will not find too many lines and you will not have to go up or down stairs! I went at 10:20 and there were only two people in front of me! You will arrive at the courtyard where you can buy tickets at the info points. I recommend circuit B (there is information in Italian) which includes the cathedral of San Vito, the ancient royal palace, basilica of San Giorgio, Golden Lane and Daliborka tower. The cathedral is the one that deserves the most! Up to a certain point you can enter for free. Each attraction has turnstiles, where you can scan your ticket. Golden Lane is also worth a visit, but it is a very narrow space so you can enjoy more when there are fewer people. After visiting the Daliborka tower, exit and go to the terrace. We wanted to see the changing of the guards in Hradcany Square so we went back (from the terrace make the climb, and arrive next to the basilica of San Giorgio). From Hradcany Square we went down the stairs and continued our visit to the Malostranske district! (Original) Ci sono vari modi per raggiungere il castello di Praga ma vi consiglio di prendere il tram 22/23 e scendere a PRAZSKY HRAD : così facendo non troverete troppa fila e non dovrete fare ne scale ne salite! Sono andata alle 10:20 e c’erano solo due persone davanti a me! Arriverete al cortile dove nei info point potrete comprare i biglietti. Vi consiglio il circuito B (ci sono informazioni in italiano) che comprende la cattedrale di San Vito, l’antico palazzo reale, basilica di San Giorgio, Golden Lane e torre Daliborka. La cattedrale è quella che fra tutte merita di più! Fino ad un certo punto si può entrare gratis. Ogni attrazioni ha dei tornelli, dove scannerizzare il vostro biglietto. Anche golden lane merita una visita, ma è uno spazio molto stretto quindi si gode di più quando c’è meno gente. Dopo aver visitato la torre Daliborka uscite e andate alla terrazza. Noi volevamo vedere il cambio delle guardie nella Hradcany Square perciò siamo tornate indietro (dalla terrazza fate la salita, e arrivate accanto alla basilica di San Giorgio). Da Hradcany Square abbiamo fatto le scale in discesa e abbiamo continuato la nostra visita nel quartiere Malostranske!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marek Z. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You will learn all about Prague Castle. (Original) Dozvíte se vše o Pražském hradu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomáš V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exhibition in the Old Royal Palace introducing the history of Prague Castle. ☺ (Original) Expozice ve Starém královském paláci seznamující s historií Pražského hradu. ☺
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard K. 6 months ago on Google
    very unpleasant personal, two old ladies whit aversion to work
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Manasa S. 7 months ago on Google
    The place is under renovation and the crowd is very high. Long waiting lines for almost 2 hours. If you don’t have the tickets purchased earlier it can be a lot difficult to get inside. Recommended to buy tickets earlier. Overall the views from above is breathtaking and worth the hike
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zoe Y. 8 months ago on Google
    Not recommended. The exhibition is average and there’s a very rude female staff at the entrance who refuse to let me use the bathroom here even though I paid for a valid ticket to this permanent exhibition
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roller B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincenzo T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Prague Castle (in the Czech language Pražský hrad) is a fortified complex located in the Czech capital dating back to the 9th century, since 1918 official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. [1] Prague Castle stands on one of the nine hills on which the Czech capital develops. It was the first inhabited nucleus of the city. With an area of ​​almost 70,000 square meters, it is the largest single-body castle in the world. [2] The area surrounding the castle is called Hradčany, or the Castle district. It originally consisted of wooden buildings and fortifications; the first stone building to be built (884 AD) was the church of the Virgin, built at the behest of the first Christian prince of Bohemia: Borivoj I. Of this building today only the foundations remain. In Romanesque times the convent and basilica of San Giorgio, the Royal Palace, the fortifications and masonry towers were built and, more importantly, San Wenceslaus erected the rotunda containing the remains of San Vito (dedicated to him), the city ​​cathedral. The rotunda was replaced by a basilica with two apses a few centuries later. During the Gothic period, Emperor Charles IV ordered the construction of a new, grand Gothic cathedral to replace the Romanesque basilica. Construction began in 1344 and it was first worked by the French Mathieu d'Arras, then the German Peter Parler and his children. The construction was interrupted due to the Hussite wars at the beginning of the 15th century and was only completed between 1871 and 1929. The rebuilding of the Royal Palace also dates back to the Gothic period, with the creation of the marvelous Vladislao Hall. The protagonists of the Prague Renaissance were the sovereigns Ferdinand I of Habsburg, who built the Belvedere Palace and the related Italian gardens, and especially Rudolf II of Habsburg, who transferred his court from Vienna to Prague and made it one of the more refined, rich and renowned in the European continent. He summoned European intellectuals, alchemists and artists to the castle, to whom he commissioned more than 4000 works for his collections. These were unfortunately dispersed in the following centuries. In the Renaissance period the Lobkowicz Palace and the Rozmberk Palace were built, known today as the Institute of Noblewomen. Other significant changes were made in the second half of the eighteenth century, when the empress Maria Teresa unified the buildings overlooking the three courtyards of the complex giving them a uniform and imposing appearance. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the castle, like the city, experienced a period of rebirth: the Cathedral of San Vito was completed, the various buildings that make it up were restored and it was given its current plan thanks to the work of the Slovenian Jože Plečnik. Only the monuments of Circuit B will be open from 11 March 2020 (Ancient Royal Palace including the Vladislav Room, the Basilica of San Giorgio, the Via d'oro and the Cathedral of San Vito). The Great South Tower of the cathedral will also remain open. Furthermore, the exhibition Portét v Čechách (Czech portraits over two centuries) will be opened. Other monuments and permanent exhibitions (Treasure of St. Vitus Cathedral, History of Prague Castle and Rosenberg Palace) will be closed until further notice. (Original) Il castello di Praga (in lingua ceca Pražský hrad) è un complesso fortificato ubicato nella capitale ceca risalente al IX secolo, dal 1918 residenza ufficiale del Presidente della Repubblica Ceca.[1] Il castello di Praga sorge su una delle nove alture su cui si sviluppa la capitale ceca. Fu il primo nucleo abitato della città. Con una superficie di quasi 70.000 metri quadrati è il più grande castello a corpo unico del mondo.[2] La zona dei dintorni del castello prende il nome di Hradčany, o quartiere del Castello. Originariamente era costituito da edifici e fortificazioni in legno; il primo edificio in pietra ad essere costruito (884 d.C.) fu la chiesa della Vergine, eretta per volere del primo principe cristiano di Boemia: Borivoj I. Di questo edificio oggi restano solo le fondamenta. In epoca romanica vennero costruiti il convento e la basilica di San Giorgio, il Palazzo Reale, le fortificazioni e le torri in muratura e, cosa più importante, San Venceslao fece erigere la rotonda contenente i resti di San Vito (a lui dedicata), la cattedrale della città. La rotonda fu sostituita da una basilica a due absidi pochi secoli dopo. Durante il periodo gotico l'imperatore Carlo IV ordinò la costruzione di una nuova, grandiosa cattedrale gotica che sostituisse la basilica romanica. La costruzione iniziò nel 1344 e ad essa lavorarono prima il francese Mathieu d'Arras, poi il tedesco Peter Parler e i suoi figli. La costruzione si interruppe a causa delle guerre hussite ad inizio '400 e fu terminata solo fra il 1871 ed il 1929. Al periodo gotico risale anche la riedificazione del Palazzo Reale, con la realizzazione della meravigliosa Sala Vladislao. I protagonisti del Rinascimento praghese furono i sovrani Ferdinando I d'Asburgo, che fece costruire il Palazzo del Belvedere e i relativi giardini all'italiana, e soprattutto Rodolfo II d'Asburgo, che trasferì la sua corte da Vienna a Praga e la rese una delle più raffinate, ricche e rinomate nel continente europeo. Egli chiamò al castello intellettuali, alchimisti e artisti europei, ai quali commissionò più di 4000 opere per le sue collezioni. Queste furono purtroppo disperse nei secoli successivi. Nel periodo rinascimentale furono edificati il Palazzo Lobkowicz e il Palazzo Rozmberk, noto oggi come Istituto delle Nobildonne. Altre modifiche rilevanti furono effettuate nella seconda metà del XVIII secolo, quando l'imperatrice Maria Teresa fece unificare gli edifici affacciati sulle tre corti del complesso dando loro un aspetto uniforme e imponente. Nel XIX e nel XX secolo il castello, come la città, visse un periodo di rinascita: venne completata la Cattedrale di San Vito, furono restaurati i vari edifici che lo compongono e gli venne dato l'attuale assetto planimetrico grazie ai lavori dello sloveno Jože Plečnik. Solo i monumenti del Circuito B saranno aperti dall'11 marzo 2020 (Antico Palazzo Reale tra cui la Sala Vladislav, la Basilica di San Giorgio, la Via d'oro e la Cattedrale di San Vito). Anche la Grande Torre meridionale della cattedrale rimarrà aperta. Inoltre, sarà aperta la mostra Portét v Čechách (Ritratti cechi oltre due secoli). Altri monumenti e mostre permanenti (Tesoro della Cattedrale di San Vito, Storia del Castello di Praga e Palazzo Rosenberg) saranno chiusi fino a nuovo avviso.
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  • 5/5 Vladimir P. 5 years ago on Google
    The Story of Prague Castle is the name of a permanent exhibition that was opened in 2004 in the Gothic floor of the Old Royal Palace at Prague Castle. The permanent exhibition will introduce you to the thousand-year history of Prague Castle as a place where the history of Czech statehood was formed. It also tries to capture everyday life at Prague Castle and focuses not only on Czech rulers and presidents, but also on other ordinary inhabitants of the castle. The exhibition features original monuments from the castle's collections, including archaeological exhibits - all exhibits are accompanied by texts on panels and detailed description in both Czech and English. The top adornment of the collections is the armor and helmet of St. Wenceslas from the 10th century, which comes from the St. Vitus Cathedral treasure. Příběh Pražského hradu je název stálé expozice, která byla v roce 2004 otevřena v prostorech gotického podlaží Starého královského paláce na Pražském hradě. Stálá výstava vás seznámí s tisíciletou historií Pražského hradu jako místa, v němž se tvořily dějiny české státnosti. Snaží se rovněž zachytit každodenní život na Pražském hradě a nezaměřuje se jen na české panovníky a prezidenty, ale i na další řadové obyvatele hradu. V expozici jsou vystaveny originální památky z hradních sbírek včetně archeologických exponátů, všechny exponáty jsou doplněny texty na panelech i detailními popisky exponátů v českém i anglickém jazyce. Ozdobou sbírek je zbroj a helma svatého Václava z 10. století, pocházející ze svatovítského chrámového pokladu.
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  • 3/5 Denisa Ungureanu (. 3 years ago on Google
    A bit empty inside and you’re not exactly allowed to take photos of everything but you can learn a couple things.
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  • 5/5 Dana R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very nice (Original) moc pěkné
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  • 5/5 江尚儒 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Presidential Palace at a distance of 0 from tourists (Original) 與遊客0距離的總統府

  • 5/5 Emma M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive the change of guard and the sight, and a lot of history, beautiful place to visit (Original) Impresionante el cambio de guardia y la vista, y mucha historia, bello lugar para visitar

  • 5/5 Pa L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) one of the halls where the receptions used to be, it was possible to get outside on a horse as well, but because of the height the rider had to bend down and at the same time show honor to it (Original) jeдна од сала где су некад били пријеми, могло је споља да се уђе и на коњу, али због висине је јахач морао да се сагне па уједно укаже и част тиме

  • 5/5 Jennifer S. 5 years ago on Google
    Probably the best stop in the whole complex. The museum contains extensive descriptions of the castle's history - which mirrors that of Prague's history - alongside a large range of artifacts, some of which are very interesting to look and read about. Be sure to check out the early-midevil skeletons!

  • 5/5 Александр �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting excursion. The whole history of ancient Prague (Original) Очень интересная экскурсия. Вся история древней Праги

  • 2/5 katherine B. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the room guards did not allow me to take pictures with a mobile phone, and he asked me for a ticket to take a picture. Before I asked in the ticket office, they said I don't need to pay if I use mobile, only cameras. How could it be possible that their staff said the opposite? I am really disappointed.

  • 4/5 Mathias S. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic sight, was nice. Not much to see. (Original) Historische Sehenswürdigkeit, war ganz nett. Gibt nicht soviel zu sehen.

  • 5/5 Martin K. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) worth a visit (Original) stojí za návštěvu

  • 5/5 Walter F. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very beautiful here. (Original) Es ist sehr schön hier.

  • 5/5 David H. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visited. (Original) Navštíveno.

  • 4/5 Mariusz T. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If someone is interested in the history of the Prague castle, it will be a great exhibition for him. (Original) Jak ktoś się interesuje historią grodu praskiego to dla niego będzie super wystawa.

  • 4/5 vaibhav kumar g. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a ramp so could just ride a horse inside this building.

  • 4/5 Spyridon K. 5 years ago on Google
    Small and very interesting museum. Sadly photos are prohibited inside.

  • 1/5 Sean P. 3 years ago on Google
    A big waste of time. A couple of interesting exhibits, but mostly just tons of reading. You have to have a license to take a picture. No toilets, apparently???

  • 5/5 Nayiri P. 4 years ago on Google
    Well conserves

  • 2/5 Claudiu H. 5 years ago on Google
    Few things to see inside, maybe a guided tour would tell a good story about it, but with no guide it's really not interesting at all.

  • 5/5 T B. 4 years ago on Google
    What a view and building

  • 5/5 Roman D. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth seeing it.

  • 4/5 Wareef B. 6 years ago on Google
    No much to see inside but still worth to visit

  • 4/5 Jan S. 7 years ago on Google
    Lot of information from history of Prague Castle, same as country. It's nice, but it was really cold inside

  • 4/5 Damian S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, a beautiful place is not allowed to take pictures even without a flash, which seems stupid. Conservative works, which are understandable, unfortunately, do not help in admiring and the cost of entry, of course, does not change. (Original) Piękne miejsce niestety nie wolno robić zdjęć nawet przy braku flesza co wydaje się być głupotą. Prace konserwatywne co są zrozumiałe niestety nie pomagają w podziwianiu a koszt wejścia się oczywiście nie zmienia.

  • 3/5 Jim T. 3 years ago on Google
    Although the exhibition is text heavy, The Story of Prague Castle offers a very detailed history of the complex and is essential for those interested in history. Photos aren't permitted without a pass which is charged as an additional fee.

  • 5/5 Benny B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to see the entire area. (Original) Gesamte Gegend muss man einfach mal gesehen haben.

  • 4/5 Marco F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can visit only some parts, which are still of good interest: very nice rooms. It is very crowded and often you risk getting stuck! (Original) Si possono visitare solo alcune parti, che sono comunque di buon interesse: sale molto belle. E' molto affollato e spesso si rischia di rimanere ingorgati!

  • 5/5 Martin 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Permanent exhibition on the history of Prague Castle. (Original) Stálá expozice o historii Pražského hradu.

  • 4/5 Michael 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting but nothing extraordinary (Original) Interessante ma niente di straordinario

  • 1/5 jordan e. 4 years ago on Google
    Literally the rudest staff member I've ever experienced in my life

  • 5/5 Kamil G. 4 years ago on Google
    Rich and detailed exhibition, wgere you could spend a lot of time on learning the history of Prague Castle.

  • 2/5 Der U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully designed exhibition, the u.A. a lot is told about Prague. (Original) Schön gestaltete Ausstellung, die u.A. jede Menge über Prag erzählt.

  • 4/5 Mohamed R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice tour , interesting stuff to see , but not a wow

  • 4/5 yuval b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Palace, Recommended to arrive and take a seat when there is a shift ceremony, I was at 12:00 noon. (Original) ארמון יפה ,מומלץ להגיע ולתפוס מקום כאשר יש טקס חילוף משמרות , אני הייתי בשעה 12:00 בצהריים.

  • 5/5 Skali M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. Well-preserved building (Original) Lepo mesto..dobro ocuvana gradjevina

  • 5/5 gianmarco c. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interessante


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