1st visit to Prague castle: its 3 courtyards and St.Vitus cathedral
Brussels - The castle district
Package - About 1h30 - 5€
(ex. suppl.2€)
A Must
Prague castle, the Hrad, is the most important architectural ensemble in Prague. Perched on a rocky outcrop on the left bank of the Vltava River, its history goes back over one thousand years. The district inside the walls of the castle has continuously expanded since its foundation in the 9th century, and today is truly a city in itself, comprised of palaces, interior courtyards, steeples, alleys and gardens. A visit to the castle is not just a pleasant jaunt in one of the most beautiful fortresses in the world, but a journey into the heart of the Czech identity, which is one thousand years old. We offer two separate visits that allow you to discover this site. This first visit begins on castle Squareand moves through three courtyards to finally join St. Vitus cathedral, which we will visit, before ending our tour in front of the Royal Palace. The second visit to the castle includes the Royal Palace, St George's basilica, and the Golden Lane.
Places and topics covered
1 : 1st Courtyard, 2 : 2nd Courtyard, 3 : 3rd courtyard, 4 : Inside and outside the Saint Vitus's cathedral, 5 : Golden Door
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Informations
Author: Frédéric Ducarre Departure point: Prague Castle Access: To get to the Castle you can take the tram, lines 22 or 23, and get off at the Prazsky Hrad (Prague Castle) stop. From there, a short walk will take you to Castle Square. Times: The buildings in the Castle that we will visit on this tour are open between 9am and 5pm from April 1 through October 31, and from 9am to 4pm from November 1 through March 31. Entrance fee: Be sure to buy an admission ticket in the Prague Castle Information Center in the Third Courtyard of the Castle.
