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Powder Tower, Prague

5 Náměstí Republiky, Staré Město, Hlavní město Praha

Description

The Powder Tower or Gate (Prašná brána) was one of the original 13 city gates of Prague's Old Town. It was built in Gothic style in the later part of the 15th century and used to store gunpowder during the 17th century. Historically, this was the gate used by the coronation processions of Bohemian kings to enter the town. It is 65m and visitors can take a 186 steps spiral staircase to the observation deck, 44m above ground.

Access & Transport

The gate is on the eastern edge of the old town, 400m from the Old Town Square. The Náměstí Republiky (metro line B and trams) is around the corner.

Instructions & Recommendations

If you plan ahead, there are guided tours of the gorgeous Municipal House neighbouring the gate.

Meta review

Clearly a lot of fake reviews but, ignoring those, the gate is described as a very beautiful monument, even though the stone is quite dark, but there is not much to see inside except for a few informational panels. As for the views, they are described as nice but not exceptional.

Environmental & Social

No carbon footprint besides the lighting at night. Part of the city's architectural heritage

Conclusion

Probably the most visually impressive of the old town gates, it is definitely worth a look but we think the admission fee is mispriced so would pass on the climb

Key positive

Photogenic

Centrally located with public transport options

Key negative

The admission fee to climb up is expensive

Suitability

Visitors with reduced mobility will not be able to go up the stairs to the observation deck

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Opens until 19h in April/May and until 19h30 in December

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Oct, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Jun, 01

Season 2

MONDAY09:00 - 20:30

TUESDAY09:00 - 20:30

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 20:30

THURSDAY09:00 - 20:30

FRIDAY09:00 - 20:30

SATURDAY09:00 - 20:30

SUNDAY09:00 - 20:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
CZK 130
Adult
16 - 64
CZK 190
Child
6 - 15
CZK 130
Infant
0 - 5
CZK 0
Price for students under 26 is CZK 130
Family price

Max total number:6

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:6

Max.child age:15

Price for familyCZK 380

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