From the 16th century the Vladislav Hall served particularly royal state purposes. It was the scene of coronation festivities and banquets, knights’ tournaments and markets with artistic and luxurious goods. The Vladislav Hall still partly fulfils the state function: the elections of the president of the Czech Republic and ceremonial gatherings connected with important days in the life of this country take place in it.
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Prague Castle
The dominant building in the Prague Castle complex and the seat of the Prague archbishop, St. Vitus is a three–aisled Gothic cathedral with a trio of towers.
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Prague Castle
Golden Lane is situated between the Hradčany walls and the Old House of the Supreme Burgrave. Inhabited until the Second World War, the small houses are used today as galleries, shops and exhibition spaces.
The basilica was founded in 920 as the second Christian church in the Prague area and later became part of the Benedictine convent founded by Prince Boleslav II in 973.
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Prague Castle
The historical central part of the south wing of Prague Castle was the home to Czech princes and kings between the 10th and 16th centuries.
The symbol of the Czech state has been the most important Czech landmark for ages; Prague Castle is also one of the country’s leading cultural institutions. The largest castle complex in the world, Prague Castle covers an area of nearly 70,000 m².
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Prague Castle