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The Powder Tower
Museum4.6 · 47 3364.1 · 1 654≈ 38 minEntry: ~190 CZK464 m from the center
A monumental 15th-century Gothic gate separating Prague's Old Town from the New Town. Begun in 1475 by master mason Matěj Rejsek, the tower was the official starting point of the Royal Route taken by monarchs to Prague Castle. Later used to store gunpowder, it gained its current name and was restored in the 1880s by Josef Mocker. Climbing 186 spiral steps leads to a 44-metre-high viewing gallery with sweeping panoramas.
Highlights
- Historic starting point of the Royal Route to Prague Castle
- Late Gothic architecture founded in 1475 by Matěj Rejsek
- Panoramic 44-metre-high viewing deck reached via 186 spiral steps
- Intricate stone carving restored by architect Josef Mocker
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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