In close proximity to the Prague Castle, the Loreto Church is a monumental sight with baroque architecture that reflects the grandeur of the eras gone by. The church was established in 1737, constructed by Christoph Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. The imposing carillon with 30 bells invites pilgrims and tourists in droves, and is the first thing that one might notice here. There are many chapels and courtyards within the construction and noteworthy among them is the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows which features the statue of Saint Wilgefortis. This statue is a depiction of Christ dressed in robes as opposed to a loin cloth. There is an exhibition of historical and religious artifacts in the room upstairs.
The restored Maisel Synagogue is a 16th-century temple, part of the multi-site Jewish Museum - and it's also Prague's most popular museum. The exhibits were collected during World War II as the occupying Nazis pillaged each and every Czech Jewish community and stockpiled the booty in Prague, where a small Jewish Museum had existed since 1906. The synagogue now houses the first part of an exhibition called "History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia" covering the period from the 10th Century to the 18th Century. Displays include silver Torah shields, pointers, fine tapestry, Torah curtains, documents, books and items from the ordinary everyday life of the city's Jews. Many of the finest objects date back to the relatively prosperous 16th Century, when several of the richest synagogues in the Jewish quarter were built. For a more contemporary view of Jewish history, be sure to visit the Spanish Synagogue.
En el centro de los terrenos del Castillo, la catedral gótica destaca en el horizonte de Praga y es una de las imágenes más vistas de la ciudad y sus centros turísticos. La catedral alberga algunos valiosos monumentos, incluyendo la cripta real, donde descansan los restos de la realeza checa, la capilla de San Wenceslao, y las joyas de la corona en exhibición. La primera parte de la construcción fue levantada en 1344, por la iniciativa de Carlos IV (1316-1378) en el lugar donde había una antigua rotonda del siglo X, dedicada a San Vito, pero fue recién en 1929 cuando la catedral fue completamente terminada. Aunque la entrada a la catedral es gratuita, ingresar a la cripta y otras actividades tienen costo de admisión.
Es el más esplendoroso edificio barroco en Praga, su construcción se terminó en 1756 y presenta una cúpula predominante con campanario, también tiene una de las pinturas más grandes de Europa de San Nicolás en distintos disfraces. En una visita a Praga, Mozart tocó en el organo de la iglesia y actualmente se realizan frecuentes recitales con su música.
This church, located on the grounds of Strahov Monastery, is one of the city's most unusual. It is a tall, slender combination of Renaissance, baroque and Gothic styles. It is used by a successful Slovak art dealer to house one of his three Prague galleries. Regular sales exhibitions feature accessible modern art of the corporate boardroom variety, as well as masters such as Dali, Braque and Picasso. Don't forget to bring your check book!
Este es el punto de encuentro para actividades culturales, sociales y de negocios, ya que está rodeado de negocios, hoteles, bares y restaurantes, y es muy concurrido tanto de día como de noche. La Plaza de Wenceslao fue siempre un centro de actividad, desde una manifestación masiva en 1848, hasta la declaración de la Primera República en 1918. Fue fundada en 1348, como parte de la Ciudad Nueva, y era utilizada (y conocida) originalmente por ser el mercado de caballos hasta 1848, cuando se le dio su nombre actual. En la plaza, se destaca el imponente edificio del Museo Nacional con el Monumento a Wenceslao justo detrás. En todos los edificios que se encuentran alrededor de la plaza, destacan los detalles de estilo Art Nouveau. En diciembre, aquí se realiza el Mercado Navideño de la ciudad, y es muy concurrida.
Prague Walks es una forma práctica de conocer ésta ciudad histórica. Con guías de turismo capacitados para servirle, tome un viaje a través de la historia que le permitirtá ver los lugares que cambiaron a Checoslovaquia y al mundo entero. Praga, sobreviviente de dos guerras mundiales y la caída del comunismo, ha sido un rayo de esperanza y libertad para la humanidad. Visite el Barrio Judío, y siga los pasos de Franz Kafka, artista de la paranoia. Otras visitas incluyen la Plaza de la Ciudad Vieja, el muro de Lennon, el puente Charles y el parlamento checo. Prague Walks es una experiencia única en su tipo, vea como cobran vida la ciudad y su riqueza histórica.
Close to Hradcany, Prague, Josef Sudek Gallery was originally a house where renowned photographer Josef Sudek lived. Sudek started as a bookbinder and lived here from the year 1959 till his demise. Sudek's photographic works demonstrated Prague and its visual delights and majority of his works are on display at this art gallery. At the Josef Sudek Gallery, you can find interesting works including thematic series, photographic cycles and even comparative displays. Josef Sudek Gallery also exhibits the history of picturesque Pragensia, from as early as 19th Century till today.
A non profit library, located in Prague, the Libri Prohibiti is a free library for the visitors. It features huge collections of Polish, Czech, Slovak, Ukranian and Russian collections. The library houses more than 5,000 audio visual records and around 3,000 reference materials.
The Vladislav Hall is located in the Prague Castle. It can be dated back to the 15th Century and served as a place for several events like receptions, coronations and major events of the Bohemian Court. The intricate architecture of the hall has influences of the Gothic and Romanesque style designs.
The Czech National Library of Technology was opened to public in 2009. One of the most advanced libraries in the country, this library has excellent amenities to the visitors. It has a collection of Czech as well as foreign language works. With a glass facade and naturally lit atrium, the library is one of the most beautifully designed structures in the city.
A famous landmark of the country, Dolní Počernice Château is a beautiful historic mansion that was constructed in the medieval era and now lies near a small park. There is a Romanesque chapel near the mansion as well. Originally constructed as a fortification in the 15th Century CE, the castle changed ownership many times. It was restored and rebuilt over the years by the subsequent occupants and has elements of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Today, the chateau consists of both the 16th Century structure and a newer 19th Century addition while the castle garden retains its Baroque features.