Czech Travel—How to Reach Prague Castle from Old/New Town
Video 1. Great South Tower of the Cathedral Prague Castle (YouTube link ) Figure 1. Walking from Charles Bridge to Second Courtyard of Prague Castle (16 mins) Prague Castle has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. It was founded in the 9th century and became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents. [1] The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world. To learn more about Prague Castle, read the companion article: Prague Travel—Visiting Castle District (Hradčany) Figure 2. Walking from Pražský hrad (tram 22 stop) to Second Courtyard of Prague Castle (4 mins) How to Reach Prague Castle from Old/New Town The complex opens at 6am , while the historic buildings open a...