a pyramid like monument located at the back of the castle near the Royal Garden.
Showing posts with label Palace in Prague. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Palace in Prague. Show all posts
Friday, July 2, 2010
My Euro Travel in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the capital city of Czech Republic. One of the most interesting sights you can experience here is a visit in Prague Castle. This is where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. According to the Guinness Book of Records it is the biggest ancient castle with about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. It is also considered to be one of the biggest castle in the world. Here is one of the images I took from this castle during our bus trip last September 2008.
a pyramid like monument located at the back of the castle near the Royal Garden.
a pyramid like monument located at the back of the castle near the Royal Garden.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
My Euro Travel in Prague Castle, Czech Republic
Let's go travel again. I already shared some pictures from Prague in this blog before. I am not so sure if I already shared these pictures below. This time let's know a bit history of Prague Castle in Czech Republic. We had a trip there last September 2008. It was quite an interesting trip knowing the history of this castle and the different sights in this capital city of Czech Republic. I guess pictures tell a thousand words, so better browse down and see it.
The towers of St. Vitus Cathedral which is located inside Prague Castle complex.
The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870). The first walled building was the church of Our Lady. The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century. The first convent in Bohemia was founded in the castle, next to the church of St. George. A Romanesque palace was erected here during the 12th century. In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened. In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later. During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited. In 1485, King Ladislaus II Jagello began to rebuild the castle. The massive Vladislav Hall (built by Benedikt Rejt) was added to the Royal Palace. There were also built new defence towers on the northern side of the castle. A large fire in 1541 destroyed large parts of the castle. Under the Habsburgs some new buildings in renaissance style appeared here. Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne. Rudolph II used Prague Castle as his main residence. He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited. The Second Prague defenestration in 1618 began the Bohemian Revolt. During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated. Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century. Ferdinand V, after abdication in 1848, chose Prague Castle as his home. continue reading here
a pyramid-like monument located at the back of the castle facing the city
striking a pose near the guard at the castle's entrance. He looks very serious.
The towers of St. Vitus Cathedral which is located inside Prague Castle complex.The history of the castle stretches back to the 9th century (870). The first walled building was the church of Our Lady. The Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of St. Vitus were founded in the first half of the 10th century. The first convent in Bohemia was founded in the castle, next to the church of St. George. A Romanesque palace was erected here during the 12th century. In the 14th century, under the reign of Charles IV the royal palace was rebuilt in Gothic style and the castle fortifications were strengthened. In place of rotunda and basilica of St. Vitus began building of a vast Gothic church, that have been completed almost six centuries later. During the Hussite Wars and the following decades the Castle was not inhabited. In 1485, King Ladislaus II Jagello began to rebuild the castle. The massive Vladislav Hall (built by Benedikt Rejt) was added to the Royal Palace. There were also built new defence towers on the northern side of the castle. A large fire in 1541 destroyed large parts of the castle. Under the Habsburgs some new buildings in renaissance style appeared here. Ferdinand I built Belvedere, summer palace for his wife Anne. Rudolph II used Prague Castle as his main residence. He founded the northern wing of the palace, with the Spanish Hall, where his precious artistic collections were exhibited. The Second Prague defenestration in 1618 began the Bohemian Revolt. During the subsequent wars the Castle was damaged and dilapidated. Many works from the collection of Rudolph II were looted by Swedes in 1648, in the course of the Thirty Years' War. The last major rebuilding of the castle was carried out by Queen Maria Theresa in the second half of the 18th century. Ferdinand V, after abdication in 1848, chose Prague Castle as his home. continue reading here
a pyramid-like monument located at the back of the castle facing the city
striking a pose near the guard at the castle's entrance. He looks very serious.Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Guard in Prague Castle, Czech Republic
It's travel time again! I was trying to find that picture where I had a pose with the Royal Guard in Prague castle in Czech Republic. Our trip last year in September mad us a lot of walking. The daughters of my friend were already very tired that time but we couldn't stop because we will be left by the tour group. If we will do walking like that everyday, solving problems to burn fat is very easy. That was only a one day trip in Prague but we see a lot of sights and points of interest. I am still hoping to be backed there and spend more days when finances are getting better. Here is photo where we go for entrance to the Prague Castle.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Guards At Prague Palace in Czech Republic
If Buckingham Palace in London have Royal Guards, the Palace in Prague, Czech Republic have the same. I am sharing a photo here taken in the entrance of Prague Palace. I strike a pose immediately on the side of the guard before others will do. It was a great trip in Prague last year.
just click the picture to make it bigger...that's me!
just click the picture to make it bigger...that's me!
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