- The Powder Tower is part of the fortification system of the Prague Castle, so named because it had been used to store gun powder at one time.
- Powder Tower or Powder Gate in Prague. ... Formally, the history of the Powder Tower began in 1475, but it is not the first of its kind in this place.
- The Powder Tower (Prasna Brana) is one of the towers that was originally part of the Old Town walls, which were protecting the centre of Prague.
- Built in the late 15th century, the Prague Powder Tower was initially intended to be a part of the city’s fortifications.
- Dating back to 1475, Powder Tower (Prašná brána) is one of the oldest gothic city gates and an entrance to the Old Town.
- ...climb to the top of the Powder Tower to admire the “City of a hundred spires” and can also discover the Tower’s exhibition on Prague’s history and its towers.
- From there you can enjoy a nice view over the Old Town of Prague. Powder Tower Prague Namesti republiky.
- Practically all sightseeing tours around Prague start with the Republic Square , the decoration of which is the Powder Tower, or the Powder Gate.
- The Powder Tower in Prague is located on Republic Square, you can get to it by metro, next to the station of the same name. Or you can take trams 8, 91, 14, 26.
- The Powder Tower in Prague is not just a gateway between the Old Town and the New Town; it's a gateway to the city's rich history and architectural splendor.