2d visit to Prague castle: the Royal Palace, St George's basilica
Prague - The castle district
Monument - 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 second tour is dedicated to the Royal Palace, St George's basilica, and the Golden Lane, and it ends in the castle’s gardens, which offers a truly breathtaking view of the city. At the old Royal Palace, we will discover the large and unique Vladislav Hall, where we will learn about the Defenestration of Prague in 1618, which led to the terrible Thirty Years’ War.
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 shall visit 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: Don’t forget to bring your admission ticket bought before the first tour with you on this visit. If you did not to do the first visit, be sure to purchase a ticket in the Prague Castle Information Center, located in the Third Courtyard of the Castle.
