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Speculum Alchemiae
Museum4.5 · 2 9704.5 · 1 057≈ 45 minEntry: ~200 CZK377 m from the center
An intriguing alchemy museum situated in one of the oldest buildings in Prague's Jewish Quarter. Uncovered during the 2002 floods, its underground Renaissance laboratories were used in the 16th century by court alchemists of Emperor Rudolf II searching for the philosopher's stone. Guided tours take visitors through hidden tunnels, secret workshops, drying kilns, and authentic distillation vessels.
Highlights
- Authentic underground Renaissance alchemy laboratories
- Secret spiral stairs and hidden subterranean tunnels
- Historic distillation retorts, drying kilns, and elixir recipes
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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