Architectural monuments

New Town Hall

New Town Hall
Location The New Town Hall is located near Charles Square in the New Town. Historically this is one of the most important buildings in the area. It dates back to the reign of King Charles IV and was intended to be a center of municipal administration and law court. History The construction of the town hall began in 1337 and was finished in 1418. The building had to be rebuilt several times but some elements have survived to the present day. Despite its name, New Town Hall was built almost ...
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Famous houses in Prague

Famous houses in Prague
There are many famous houses in Prague with its own unique stories. By visiting these places you will find out more about the Czech history and ...
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Top Czech bridges

Top Czech bridges
Czech Republic boasts the magnificent bridges. Here is a list of some of the most famous and spectacular of them. Charles Bridge. This is a ...
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Powder Tower

Powder Tower
History Powder Tower was built under the reign of King Vladislav II Jagiello as a ceremonial entrance to the city in order to contribute to the ...
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Strahov Monastery

Strahov Monastery
History Strahov Monastery (Strahovský Klášter in Czech) was built in 1440 and is best known for its magnificent library which is decorated with magnificent frescoes and contains a collection of over 200,000 books. The monastery was built in 1140 by King Vladislav II on the approach route to the Prague Castle. It wasn’t really famous until 1143 when a group of Premonstratensians settled here. The Premonstratensians are a Roman Catholic order of canons founded in 1120 by St. Norbert. They are ...
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Dancing House

Dancing House
What is Dancing House? Dancing House is the nickname given to a building designed by Croatian-born architect Vlado Milunic in a co-operation with ...
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Stone House in Kutna Hora

Stone House in Kutna Hora
Location Stone House located in Kutna Hora in Czech Republic is one of the most important Gothic monuments in Bohemia playing a significant role in ...
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Petrin Tower

Petrin Tower
What is Petrin Tower? Petrin Tower is a TV tower which has a strong resemblance with the Eiffel Tower and is located on Petrin Hill in Prague.  It ...
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