Prazsky Hrad and Katedrála sv Vita (Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral)

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Description: The reaching spires of Prague Castle, the seat of Bohemian government for a thousand years, can be seen from virtually anywhere in Prague. It is actually more of a complex than a castle, covering 45 hectares (110 acres) and comprising three courtyards, fortifications and gardens. Its most famous attraction is the Gothic St Vitus Cathedral, the country’s largest church, which was begun in 1344 under Charles IV but not completed until 1929, and is much loved for its stained glass. From St Wenceslas’ Chapel, which contains the tomb of the country’s most famous patron saint and a cycle of paintings depicting scenes from his life, visitors can enter the Crown Chamber to see the Bohemian coronation jewels. Another interesting place to visit is the Royal Palace, which has housed generations of Bohemian kings; the huge Vladislav Hall is now used for the swearing-in ceremony of the president of the Czech Republic. Directly behind the cathedral is the National Gallery of Bohemian Art.

Contact Addresses: Prazsky Hrad, 11908 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Tel: (02) 2437 3368. Fax: (02) 2437 2357. E-mail: emil.fedos@hrad.cz
Website: www.hrad.cz

Transportation: Air: Praha Ruzyně International Airport. Rail: Train: Hlavnν nαdražν Station (Prague Station) or Praha-Holesovice Station (for some international express trains). Tram: 22 to Prazsky Hrad. Road: Coach: Praha-Florenc Coach Station.

Opening Times: Castle grounds: Daily 0600-2300 (1 Nov-31 Mar); daily 0500-2400 (1 Apr-31 Oct). Interiors: Daily 0900-1600 (1 Nov-31 Mar); daily 0900-1700 (1 Apr-31 Oct). Gardens: Daily 1000-1800.

Admission Fees: Tour A, including entrance to St Vitus’s Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St George, the Powder Tower and the Golden Land /Dalibor Tower: Kè220 (adult), Kè110 (child 6-16), free (child under 6). Tour B, including St Vitus’s Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane /Dalibor Tower: Kè180 (adult), Kè90 (child 6-16), free (child under 6).