Prague Castle .
Prague Castle ( cheshsk. Pražský Hrad; in other languages translated as \Château de Prague) - Prague Castle (the analog of Eastern- Kremlin) , the administrative district of the city , the residence of the President of the Czech Republic (previously - Bohemian kings , some of the Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia) .The largest area of the presidential residence in the world , perhaps also the world's largest castle .
It is situated in Hradcany on a high hill , dominating Prague. Extremely rich in architectural , artistic and historical treasures . The architectural dominant - the Cathedral of St. Vitus , the cathedral city.Several ancient palaces and gardens. In the Castle there are many houses , it is located , and Golden Lane .
The historical relic.
Prague Castle - the main historical relic and symbol of state power the Czech Republic. Founded at the end of the IX.From the first days of its existence was perpetuating the seat of Czech kings , and since 1918 the seat of the president of the Czechoslovak Republic. On January 1, 1993 Castle is the seat of President of the Czech Republic.
Prague Castle about 1120 years.During this time, created and changed his memorable appearance in the formation of which was attended by representatives of various architectural and artistic styles. In the millennial form of the City etched traces the various stages of history the Czech Republic.The emergence of Prague Castle, due to the formation of the Czech state , led to the dynasty Přemyslid in the 2nd half of the IX.
At the entrance to the castle (an interesting arch dates from the year 1614 ) you will see immediately in front of the church of St. Ores . On the north side of the courtyard is an art gallery with an excellent collection of paintings of the Baroque.
In the second courtyard of the cathedral of St. Vitus Cathedral , the impressive Gothic structure. He began to build in 1344 by order of Emperor Charles IV, and have completed only in 1929. Windows with stained glass , frescoes, tombstones ( Charles IV, was buried here) deserve attention.In the chapel of XIV century with the black imperial eagle on the door of the tomb of St. Wenceslas (\],[Alarmed by reports of miracles occurring at the grave of Wenceslas, Boleslaw ordered his remains reburied in the cathedral of St. Vitus in 932 , and soon this tomb became a pilgrimage center . A small door next to the windows leads to the room that houses the treasures of the crown of Bohemia . But the entrance is forbidden here .Tuesday through Sunday for $ 1 you can climb on top of 287 steps to the cathedral. In the southern part of the cathedral is the entrance to the Old Royal Palace ( closed on Mondays) . His biggest Vladislavlsky Hall was built between 1486 and 1502 years. Part of the hall was made with a bias to the riders can enter on horseback.May 23, 1618 , two members of the Catholic Board were thrown from the window of another room angry nobles , Protestant. This event was a turning to the beginning of the 30-year war that ravaged Europe from 1618 to 1648 .
When you leave the palace immediately you see the Basilica of St. George (1142) - the church in the Romanesque style .Nearby is a Benedictine convent. Now here is the collection of the National Gallery of the Middle Ages to the XVIII century (closed Monday).
At the end of the XVI century. and mainly in the XVII century.Prague Castle became a refuge for small artisans , shopkeepers, and all those who wanted to get rid of the power of city agencies, does not extend beyond the Kremlin's consolidation. It was then that there was the famous Golden Lane (Zlata lanes ). Once all the houses on this street were residential, but here today hosts various souvenir shops.It is widely believed that the emperor Rudolf II had here alchemists, who were to fill state coffers with gold. The house number 22 lived for some time , Franz Kafka.
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