Blog posts tagged with 'prague city'

In this article we will continue with recommendations on what interesting sculptures and installations you can find in Prague.

 

1) A girl with a paper swallow in her hand sitting on a ledge in the courtyard of Klementinum . The sculpture was installed in 2005 as part of the exhibition of thesis "Ad Clementinum". It was liked so much that it was bought and has remained to this day.

 

 

 

2) This artistic work, called "House of the Son and House of the Mother," near the Faculty of Arts at Charles University st...

Embark on a captivating exploration of Prague's sculptural wonders. In this article, we'll delve into the realm of intriguing statues that grace the city's streets. Since there's an abundance of remarkable sculptures, we'll be splitting this journey into two parts to showcase the diverse and captivating works of talented sculptors.

 

1) The Franz Kafka statue in Dušní Street, Prague, captures the enigmatic essence of the iconic author. The bronze sculpture, created by artist Jaroslav Rón portrays Kafka mounted ...

The National museum in Prague is a cultural and scientific institution that has been an important part of the city's history for over 200 years. Established in 1818, it was initially intended as a center for the study of natural sciences and was later expanded to include other fields such as archaeology, history, and art.

Royal deer - park better known as the Stromovka is a largest park in Prague. It is an oasis of peace and relaxation, an island of greenery in the midst of a noisy metropolis. Later in the 19th and 20th centuries was reduced by the construction of railways, the building of the Academy of fine Arts and the Planetarium, a ship canal, and last but not least by the construction of the exhibition ground. 

 

 

 

At the western edge, an Imperial mill sprang up, with a late-Renaissance gate, there to this day. An isla...

1. Terasa U Prince

A Gourmet Experience in the Heart of Prague. If you're looking for a unique dining experience in the heart of Prague, look no further than U Prince restaurant. Located on the Old Town Square, this restaurant offers not only delicious food, but also a stunning view of one of the most iconic landmarks in Prague – the Astronomical Clock.

 

 

2. Terasa U Zlaté studně

Terasa U Zlaté studně is a rooftop restaurant located in the heart of Prague. It offers breathtaking views of the city and the P...

Discover with us the wonderful views of Prague that will enchant you. All of them are free! 

1) South gardens of Prague castle

The South Gardens are almost 500 meters long, and during the summer tourist season, visitors can access them via the Bull Staircase from the Third Courtyard
or Opyš near the eastern gate. Paradise Garden, Garden on the Ramparts, and Hartig Garden are the three smaller gardens that make up the South Gardens.
From the South Gardens there is a magnificent view of the whole of Prague. 



2) Hradčany s...

The Prague astronomical clock or Prague Orloj  is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old town hall at the Old town square in Prague. 

The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation. 

 

 

The clock mechanism has three main components – the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; statues of various Catholic saints stand on either sid...

As early as 1622, Charles of Liechtenstein was thinking about the staircase between Kampa and the Charles Bridge. Time, however, had other concerns. Only the flood in 1784 was the last impulse to build at least a wooden spiral staircase from Kampa to the Charles Bridge in 1785. 

 

 

Until then, people from the flooded Kampa had to climb ladders from their houses and boats to the bridge. In 1844, Josef Ondřej Kranner built the current neo-Gothic stone staircase. This staircase is still a popular backdrop for fi...