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The vault of the gothic Vladislav Hall in the Old Royal Palace has been the witness of the most important state events since the 16th century.
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The permanent exhibition The Story of Prague Castle offers a view of more than thousand years' history of Prague Castle which is the biggest
castle complex in the world.
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The largest church treasury in the Czech lands and one of the most extensive in Europe traces its beginnings back to the early Middle Ages.
The Golden Lane is probably the most romantic place at Prague Castle. Famous writer Franz Kafka spent some time in the house no. 22.
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Paintings of the famous collection of the emperor Rudolph II. are displayed in Prague Castle Picture Gallery through the whole year. Among more than
one hundred unique paintings also works of Titian, Aachen and Rubens can be seen.
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The Powder Tower used to be the alchemist's laboratory in the time of Rudolph II. Now there is a permanent exhibition about Prague Castle Guard.
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St. Vitus's Cathedral is considered to be an architectural and spiritual dominant of Czech lands. St. Wenceslas, the main Czech patron saint,
is buried there.
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St. Wenceslas vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Czech lands. It is said that St. Wenceslas farmed here in the 10th century.
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The Great South Tower of the Cathedral was founded in late 14th century. The Tower was reconstructed in the 16th and the 18th century. In the Tower there is the biggest bell in the Czech republic installed, called Zikmund. The bell is from the 16th century. The Tower is more than 90 metres high. It is possible to climb 287 steps up to look-out gallery and enjoy the view.
The Baroque Riding school originally served for horse-riding training. In the 20th century it was converted into the exhibition hall by P. Janák.
It is the largest exhibition hall in Prague (1502 m²).
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Imperial Stable's authentic manneristic interior is one of the most modern and best equipped exhibition halls in Prague.
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The interior of the Royal Summer Palace of Queen Anne can be seen only during exhibitions. It is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture.
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The Theresian Wing of the Old Royal Palace is accessible from the 3rd Courtyard (through the famous Bull's staircase) and also from the South Gardens.
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Originally Renaissance garden from 1534 became one of several quiet places in city center. The garden was founded on the site of older vineyards.
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It is a natural ravine of the Brusnice stream. It got its name because of breeding of deer here in the 17th century.
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Three mutually related gardens running the entire length of the Castle´s southern façade(from Hradčanské square to the view terrace called Na Opyši).
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Prague Castle invites visitors to the Treasury of St. Vitus Cathedral exhibition - 12/16/2011 - 12/16/2021