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Tyn yard - Ungelt

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👍👍 The block of Ungelt's housing development between Týnská, Štupartská and Malá Štupartská streets probably originated in the 10th century. This place was known to the Arab merchant Ibrahim ibn Jacob as early as 965. The name was derived from the word "týn - otýnění" which means fortifications. Every... People often mention Prague,


Address

Týn 638/5, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

Website

www.prague.eu

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (111 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm

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  • 5/5 Vladimir P. 5 years ago on Google • 7570 reviews
    The block of Ungelt's housing development between Týnská, Štupartská and Malá Štupartská streets probably originated in the 10th century. This place was known to the Arab merchant Ibrahim ibn Jacob as early as 965. The name was derived from the word "týn - otýnění" which means fortifications. Every commodity was declared, otherwise it would be confiscated. The incoming had to hand over weapons at the gate and got it back only when they left. It was called "The Happy Court", because all the deals were celebrated and there were wild stories been told about traveling from all the merchants. Týn was subject to the prince, later to the king. The customs fees were paid here, for the storage of the goods, for the protection and the overnight stay. Blok zástavby Ungeltu mezi ulicemi Týnskou, Štupartskou a Malou Štupartskou vznikl pravděpodobně už v 10. století. Toto místo znal i arabský kupec Ibrahim ibn Jákub již v roce 965. Název získal ze slova otýnění, neboli opevnění. Proclívalo se tu každé zboží, jinak by bylo zabaveno. Ve vstupní bráně se musely odevzdávat zbraně a byly opět vydány až při odjezdu. Říkalo se mu „Veselý dvůr“, neboť se tu zapíjely obchody a u toho vyprávěly historky z cest. Týn podléhal knížeti, později královi. Platili se zde celní poplatky, platilo se tu za uskladnění zboží, platilo se za ochranu a nocleh.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikos G. 1 year ago on Google • 1013 reviews
    Ungelt (Týnský dvůr) is a pleasant, cobbled, courtyard that was a cosmopolitan centre of international trade during the Golden Age of Prague and once the seat of the city’s wealth. Thousands of merchants came from all over Germany, France, Poland, Russia, and Arabia to sell furs, fine art, clothes, spices, and many other goods. They converged on this fortified courtyard, where they could declare their goods and pay their customs (which is what Ungelt means in old German). The highlight of the courtyard is the lovely Granovský Palace, with its arcaded loggia. It is one of Prague’s best-preserved Renaissance treasures with beautiful sgraffito, and murals that depict scenes from the Bible and the Judgement of Paris from Greek Mythology. After centuries of disuse, Ungelt has been marvellously restored and is an enticing blend of upscale restaurants and shops. TRIVIA TIDBIT: The Golden Age of Prague is referred to as the period in the late Middle Ages when The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV chose Prague as his Imperial residence with the intention of transforming it into the most magnificent city in Europe. He founded a university (the Carolinum) and built many grand churches and monasteries in the Gothic style. He also initiated several town-planning schemes which were of major importance, such as the reconstruction of Prague Castle, the building of a new stone bridge (Charles Bridge) to replace the Judith Bridge, and the foundation of the New Town.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 George O´Harek (. 6 years ago on Google • 1310 reviews
    A somewhat hidden beauty of the center of Prague. Once a very important overnight stop for traveling merchants from afar, perhaps since the 1st millennium. Of all that is here, the Ungelt Theater comes first for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John T. 1 year ago on Google • 454 reviews
    Pleasant place to take a break from all that walking

  • 5/5 Libor K. 2 months ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    Beautiful romantic place with shopping and restaurants

  • 5/5 Jerry S. 11 months ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Really nice quiet place in the center with few boutique shops and nice restaurants.

  • 4/5 Ana A. 4 years ago on Google • 110 reviews
    Hidden place but curious and cozy. Worth visiting.

  • 4/5 Maziyar S. 3 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    When we were there(a day after Christmas), it was super crowded and there were only two waitresses(responsible for everything)!! So orders were handled slowly and well, you should have waited long for them to get to you if you needed anything. But in general, they managed to be friendly even with that amount of work and delivered decent, tasty food.

  • 4/5 Paul l. 11 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Nice relaxing atmosphere,

  • 5/5 Lucie P. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    A wonderful place for a Christmas party, which is by far the best here! I highly recommend visiting. 14/12/2023

  • 3/5 Claudia S. 10 months ago on Google
    Mehrere Restaurants, aber sonst meiner Meinung nach, nicht sonderlich interessant

  • 5/5 Stephan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Tolles Restaurant. Sehr gutes Essen ,egal ob Fisch oder Fleisch. Sehr gute Weinauswahl (Frankreich) und super Service.

  • 5/5 Maciej O. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's worth a look here. Very close to the market square. (Original) Warto tu zajrzeć. Bardzo blisko rynku.

  • 5/5 Leszek �. 1 year ago on Google
    Polecam. Warto zajrzeć do tej dawnej strefy wolnocłowej... Tym ma swój urok.

  • 4/5 madzia m. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small payroll with nice buildings (Original) Mały płac z ładnymi budynkami

  • 5/5 Susi W. 4 years ago on Google
    Sehr zu empfehlen - wir kommen gern wieder

  • 5/5 DeadWid M. 3 years ago on Google
    👑

  • 5/5 Kristina L. 3 years ago on Google
    Красивое место, туристов не очень много

  • 5/5 Italian G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting! Thanks


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