Prague Castle (PRAZSKÝ HRAD - návstevní doba)
National cultural monument, the symbol of more than millennial development of the Czech state. Since its foundation in the last quarter of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughout the past eleven centuries. It is a monumental complex of ecclesiastical, fortification, residential and office buildings representing all architectural styles and periods, surrounding three castle courtyards and covering 45 hectares. Originally it used to be the residence of princes and kings of Bohemia, since 1918 it is the seat of the president.
St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral (Sv. Vít, Václav a Vojtech - katedrála - Prazský hrad - návstevní doba)
A gothic cathedral, the spiritual symbol of the Czech state, founded in the year 1344 by Jan Lucembursky (John of Luxembourg) and his sons Karel (Charles) and Jan Jindrich (John Henry) in the place of the original romanesque rotunda. The construction proceeded according to the plans of Matthias of Arras (until 1352), and then Petr Parler (1356 - 1399). The construction period protracted to nearly 600 years and it was finally completed in 1929. Decorated by precious works of art it encloses St. Wenceslas' Chapel and the Crypt with tombs of Bohemian kings. The coronation jewels are deposited here, too. Golden Lane (Zlatá ulicka - Prazský hrad)
Small houses built in the gothic fortification, the 16th century homes of castle riflemen and craftsmen. In 1916 - 1917 Franz Kafka used to work in No. 22.
Lobkowicz Palace (Lobkowiczký palác)
Built in the 16th century by the Pernstejn family, since 1627 a property of the Lobkowicz family. Baroque modifications were done by Carlo Lurago (1651 - 1668).
This unique exhibition drawn from the Lobkowicz Collections includes:
Old master paintings by Canaletto, Brueghel the Elder, Velázquez and others
Rare works of art from the 12th to the 20th centuries
Original manuscripts by Mozart and Beethoven
Fine musical instruments
One of the most important collections of arms in Central Europe
Ball Games House (Mícovna - Královská zahrada - Prazský hrad)
A renaissance building with graffito decoration situated in the Royal Garden. It was used as barracks at one time, nowadays it is an exhibition and concert hall.
Open only on the occasion of exhibitions
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