Gothic

The Gothic Charles Bridge is easily the most recognizable sight in the beautiful city of Prague. Legend has it that the builders added eggs to the foundation in order to make it stronger. After an extensive cleaning and restoration this year, the rumor is said to be true as experts indeed found traces of eggs in the many layers of materials. Strange superstitions abound, the construction of the Gothic bridge started in 1357; it is said that Charles IVs astronomers commenced at the lucky time of 5:31 on the 9th of July in 1357 (a sequence of odd ascending and descending numbers). The bridge was ...

This impressive 65 meter Gothic tower, constructed by Matous Rejsek in 1475 and modeled after the 14th century Old Town Bridge Tower, sits majestically at the beginning of the Royal coronation route, a reminder of the rich aristocratic past of Prague. The tower was built under the reign of Vladislav II Jagiello and was one of the thirteen entrance gates to Old Town. Construction was at a standstill from 1477 to 1485 as the King was forced to flee as violent riots had broken out over the city. Centuries later the tower was badly damaged from the Prussian occupation of 1757. Between the years of ...

In the gorgeous center of Prague, in famous Old Town Square, sits the imposing, often sinister looking, the Church of our Lady before Tyn; if you happen to first catch sight of this Gothic beauty in the evening, the amber glow illuminating out of the high spires will certainly awe and hypnotize you. It was first built in 1365, as Germans merchants provided funds in order to possess a main worshipping center. The resplendent entryway was built in 1390, while the front of the church (the west side) was built in 1485 after the Hussite wars. Tyn church then became the main church of the Hussites. ...

Founded by Princess Agnes of the Premyslid dynasty in 1231, the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia is the oldest Gothic building in Prague and was used by the Order of Saint Clare, also known as the Order of Poor Ladies (the second Franciscan order established, founded by St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi in 1212). The convent was influential as a spiritual center in Prague and also was used as the burial spot for the Premyslids. The Dominicans took over in the 16th century and resided there for 70 years, after which the convent was shut down. The building was then used for housing the poor and ...

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV commissioned the construction and design of St. Vitus to Frenchman Matthias of Arras in 1344 and after the passing of Matthias to Peter Parler in 1356. Matthias of Arras drew inspiration from French cathedrals, while Peter Parler wished to build a structure unlike any other he has witnessed. St. Vitus is a grand example of Gothic architecture in the city of Prague and yet another testimonial to the wonderful cultural legacy of Charles IV. Matthias of Arras built the Golden Portal, the lower section of the main steeple and the beautiful St. Wenceslas Chapel. Pe ...

Situated in magnificent Old Town Square, The House at the Stone Bell is a wonderful example of the glorious Gothic architecture Charles IV brought to the city of Prague. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest buildings in Prague and it looks remarkable; this is due to an extensive restoration project finished in the 1980s, as the palace was formerly rebuilt into a Baroque and neo Baroque residence after it supposedly housed the Royal Elizabeth I of Bohemia and her son Charles IV. The original front of the House at the Stone Bell was considered one of the loveliest examples of Go ...

The Gothic Charles Bridge is easily the most recognizable sight in the beautiful city of Prague. Legend has it that the builders added eggs to the foundation in order to make it stronger. After an extensive cleaning and restoration this year, the rumor is said to be true as experts indeed found traces of eggs in the many layers of materials. Strange superstitions abound, the construction of the Gothic bridge started in 1357; it is said that Charles IVs astronomers commenced at the lucky time of 5:31 on the 9th of July in 1357 (a sequence of odd ascending and descending numbers). The bridge was ...

This impressive 65 meter Gothic tower, constructed by Matous Rejsek in 1475 and modeled after the 14th century Old Town Bridge Tower, sits majestically at the beginning of the Royal coronation route, a reminder of the rich aristocratic past of Prague. The tower was built under the reign of Vladislav II Jagiello and was one of the thirteen entrance gates to Old Town. Construction was at a standstill from 1477 to 1485 as the King was forced to flee as violent riots had broken out over the city. Centuries later the tower was badly damaged from the Prussian occupation of 1757. Between the years of ...

In the gorgeous center of Prague, in famous Old Town Square, sits the imposing, often sinister looking, the Church of our Lady before Tyn; if you happen to first catch sight of this Gothic beauty in the evening, the amber glow illuminating out of the high spires will certainly awe and hypnotize you. It was first built in 1365, as Germans merchants provided funds in order to possess a main worshipping center. The resplendent entryway was built in 1390, while the front of the church (the west side) was built in 1485 after the Hussite wars. Tyn church then became the main church of the Hussites. ...

Founded by Princess Agnes of the Premyslid dynasty in 1231, the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia is the oldest Gothic building in Prague and was used by the Order of Saint Clare, also known as the Order of Poor Ladies (the second Franciscan order established, founded by St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi in 1212). The convent was influential as a spiritual center in Prague and also was used as the burial spot for the Premyslids. The Dominicans took over in the 16th century and resided there for 70 years, after which the convent was shut down. The building was then used for housing the poor and ...

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV commissioned the construction and design of St. Vitus to Frenchman Matthias of Arras in 1344 and after the passing of Matthias to Peter Parler in 1356. Matthias of Arras drew inspiration from French cathedrals, while Peter Parler wished to build a structure unlike any other he has witnessed. St. Vitus is a grand example of Gothic architecture in the city of Prague and yet another testimonial to the wonderful cultural legacy of Charles IV. Matthias of Arras built the Golden Portal, the lower section of the main steeple and the beautiful St. Wenceslas Chapel. Pe ...

Situated in magnificent Old Town Square, The House at the Stone Bell is a wonderful example of the glorious Gothic architecture Charles IV brought to the city of Prague. Built in the 13th century, it is one of the oldest buildings in Prague and it looks remarkable; this is due to an extensive restoration project finished in the 1980s, as the palace was formerly rebuilt into a Baroque and neo Baroque residence after it supposedly housed the Royal Elizabeth I of Bohemia and her son Charles IV. The original front of the House at the Stone Bell was considered one of the loveliest examples of Go ...