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The Prague Powder Tower is a 65-meter-tall gate tower on Republic Square, regarded as a monumental landmark of the late Gothic style. Originally built in the 15th century as a grand entrance to the royal court, the structure later served as a gunpowder magazine, which gave it its name. After heavy damage in the Seven Years' War and a period of decay, the tower was restored in the Neo-Gothic style in the late 19th century and given new architectural elements such as a hipped roof and sculpted figures of Bohemian kings. Today it marks the historic starting point of Celetná Street, which is part of the old Royal Way to Prague Castle, and stands right next to the Art Nouveau Municipal House.
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- náměstí Republiky 1090/5
110 00 Prague, Czechia - District
- Praha 1
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- +420221709674
- Website
- www.muzeumprahy.cz
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- Coordinates
- 50.08720° N · 14.42780° E
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quick answersWhat is the Powder Tower (Prašná brána) in Prague?
The Powder Tower, known in Czech as Prašná brána, is a 65-meter-tall gate tower in Prague and is considered a monumental landmark of the Late Gothic style. It stands on Republic Square in Prague's Old Town and is one of the historic sites of the Czech capital, which has around 1.4 million residents.
Why is the Powder Tower in Prague called that?
Prague's Powder Tower owes its name to its former use as a gunpowder magazine. It was originally built in the 15th century as a grand entrance to the Royal Court. After suffering severe damage in the Seven Years' War and falling into disrepair, the tower was restored in the Neo-Gothic style in the late 19th century, receiving a hipped roof and sculpted figures of Bohemian kings.
Where is the Powder Tower in Prague?
The Powder Tower (Prašná brána) is located at náměstí Republiky 1090/5 in the Prague 1 district. It marks the historic starting point of Celetná Street, which is part of the old Royal Route to Prague Castle. Right next to the tower stands the Municipal House, built in the Art Nouveau style.
What can you see around the Powder Tower in Prague?
Several museums and historic buildings lie within a few minutes' walk of Prague's Powder Tower. Within a radius of about 200 meters, travelguide195 lists the ZIBA Muzeum současného skla (about 131 meters), the Czech Museum of Cubism (about 162 meters), and the Museum of Communism (about 181 meters), among others. Historic sites nearby include the Živnobanka (about 141 meters) and the Kapounovský dům (about 178 meters).
Can you eat out near the Powder Tower in Prague?
Yes, you'll find plenty of dining options around the Powder Tower in Prague. travelguide195 lists about 353 restaurants within 500 meters. The Powder Tower is also a stop on the tour "Culinary Prague: From Brunch to Cocktails."
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One of the original city gates, which separates the Old Town from the New Town. The gate was used to store gunpowder in the 17th century, hence the name Powder Tower or Powder Gate.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Prague/Old Town and Josefov“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 6/24/2018