Prague City Tourism, a. s.

<h2>ABOUT TOUR</h2>
A unique sightseeing route along a part of the former Jesuit dormitory Klementinum takes you to the Astronomical Tower and the annex that connects it to the northern wing of the Clementine complex. In it, with a guide, you can take a look at the Baroque Library, described as the most beautiful library hall in the world. The next stop on the sightseeing route is the Meridian Hall with period astronomical instruments on the 2nd floor of the Astronomical Tower. From its top, the giant Atlas has been looking down for three hundred years, carrying the sky full of stars on his shoulders. After all, they were never missing in Klementin - in star atlases or in its halls, where even W. A. ​​Mozart himself walked and played. The highlight of the tour is the ascent to the walkway of the longest continuously measuring meteorological station in the Czech lands. 10% discount on the entrance fee when purchasing an e-Ticket online.
<h2>Practical information</h2>
Morning discount event:
50% of the entrance fee every day for the first hour after opening
10% discount on the entrance fee when purchasing an e-Ticket online

Children under 5 years old have free entry. Reduced admission is intended for children 6-15 years old, students under 26 years old, seniors over 65 years old and people with disabilities. Persons with a ZTP/P card with 1 companion have free entry. A family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

TOUR CIRCUIT
includes insight into the Baroque Library, the Meridian Hall and the Astronomical Tower.
<ul>
 <li>The baroque library hall is decorated with beautiful frescoes on the theme of science and art. The hall houses a collection of foreign language printed theological literature and several historically valuable large globes. The library fund includes 27,000 volumes mainly in the field of theology. </li>
 <li>The Meridian Hall is located on the 2nd floor of the tower. This unique room was previously used as a huge camera obscura, where true noon was determined using a stretched string. In the walls of the Meridian Hall there are 2 original astronomical instruments, the so-called wall quadrants used to measure the position of the stars. </li>
 <li>In the Astronomical Tower, 68 m high, from which there is a wonderful view of the center of Prague, there is an exhibition of historical measuring instruments and curiosities about the history of the tower. Originally, the lookout tower was used for astronomical observations from 1751 and retained this function until 1938. Since 1752, it has also been associated with meteorological measurements, which became regular and continuous starting from 1775. It was also from here that true noon was announced to the people of Prague for more than eighty years (1842&ndash;1928).</li>
</ul>

Duration of the visit approx. 50 minutes.
The Klementina campus is under the administration of the National Library of the Czech Republic, the tour is run by Prague City Tourism.
ENTRANCES TO THE AREA:
Mari&aacute;nsk&eacute; n&aacute;měst&iacute; 5 Charles 1 Křižovnick&aacute; street

KLEMENTINUM 2024 - Baroque Library and Astronomical Tower

<h2>ABOUT PETŘ&Iacute;N LOOKOUT TOWER</h2>
Petř&iacute;n Lookout Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Prague, was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a&nbsp;loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower (at a&nbsp;ratio of 1:5). It is 63.5 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. The view from its top overlooks not only the whole city, but on a&nbsp;clear day you can see nearly all of Bohemia.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
July &ndash; September | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 21.00 October &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 20.00
Only the higher tower is accessible.
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
You can find the Petř&iacute;n lookout tower <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pet%C5%99%C3%ADnsk%C3%A1+rozhledna/@50.0835304,14.392895,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94fd0d4bbd77:0x71df31ffc1afc191!8m2!3d50.083527!4d14.3950837?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

PETŘÍN LOOKOUT TOWER

<h2>ABOUT ST. NICHOLAS BELL TOWER</h2>
A picturesque view of the Lesser Town's buildings and square is the reward for climbing 215 steps to the 65-metre high viewing gallery of the tower adjacent to the Baroque Church of St Nicholas. The bell tower from 1755, which also served as a&nbsp;fire watchtower, was the last town crier's tower in Prague. From the 1960s to the 1980s it served as an observation post for the State Security Service for monitoring the Western embassies located in the surrounding area.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
July &ndash; August | Whole week | 09.00 &ndash; 21.00 September | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 19.00 October &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 18.00
Only the higher tower is accessible.
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
You can find the St. Nicholas church belfry tower <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Svatomikul%C3%A1%C5%A1sk%C3%A1+m%C4%9Bstsk%C3%A1+zvonice/@50.0878501,14.4014897,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94e224e512db:0xf97dddf8a2f0e286!8m2!3d50.0878039!4d14.403677?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

St. Nicholas Bell Tower (Svatomikulášská městská zvonice)

<h2>ABOUT OLD TOWN HALL</h2>
The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a&nbsp;beautiful Gothic tower with a&nbsp;bay chapel and a&nbsp;unique astronomical clock &ndash; known as the Orloj &ndash; where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The visitor route includes the chapel, historical halls, the underground areas and the tower.
EXHIBITION
<ul>
 <li>Gothic chapel with a&nbsp;view of the 12 Apostles</li>
 <li>historical halls &ndash; Municipal&nbsp; Hall, Old Council Hall, Brož&iacute;k Assembly Hall, George Hall</li>
 <li>Romanesque-Gothic&nbsp;basement</li>
 <li>Gothic tower with a&nbsp;view &ndash; gallery at a&nbsp;height of 42 m</li>
</ul>
Access to the town hall tower is barrier-free &ndash; from the ground floor there is an elevator to the third floor and is followed by a&nbsp;separate elevator inside the tower (capacity 10 people). There is a mobile platform between the two elevators. Historical interiors do not have barrier-free access.
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
<h2>Opening hours</h2>
July &ndash; September | Mon | 11.00 &ndash; 21.00 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 09.00 &ndash; 21.00 October &ndash; November | Mon | 11.00 &ndash; 20.00 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 10.00 &ndash; 20.0
You can find the Old town hall <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Starom%C4%9Bstsk%C3%A1+mosteck%C3%A1+v%C4%9B%C5%BE/@50.0862306,14.4114254,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94e5e955b231:0x1006723ccf34cd64!8m2!3d50.0862306!4d14.4136141?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Old town hall (Staroměstská radnice) -  SKIP THE LINE

<h2>ABOUT LESSER TOWN BRIDGE TOWER</h2>
These two stylistically different towers, connected by a&nbsp;gate, form the entrance to the Lesser Town from the Charles Bridge. The smaller tower is Romanesque, dating from the 12th century; its current Renaissance appearance dates to 1591. The taller Late Gothic tower from 1464 is based on the architecture of Parl&eacute;ř's Old Town Bridge Tower. From its viewing gallery, you get a&nbsp;stunning view of the flowing Vltava River and the historical city centre.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
July &ndash; August | Whole week | 09.00 &ndash; 21.00 September | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 19.00 October &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 18.00
Only the higher tower is accessible.
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
You can find the Lesser town bridge tower <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Malostransk%C3%A1+mosteck%C3%A1+v%C4%9B%C5%BE/@50.0873265,14.4046712,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94e3ef345ded:0xec9ecb6df67a2808!8m2!3d50.0873231!4d14.4068599?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Lesser town bridge tower (Malostranská mostecká věž)

<h2>ABOUT POWDER GATE TOWER</h2>
This monumental entrance by which the coronation processions of Czech kings entered the Old Town is one of the most significant monuments of Late Gothic Prague. Completed in 1475, the Powder Gate Tower, which formerly served as a&nbsp;gunpowder store, is still the starting point for the Coronation or Royal Route to Prague Castle. The viewing gallery is located at a&nbsp;height of 44 m.
<h2>OBJECT HISTORY</h2>
The Powder Gate Tower is one of the most expressive monuments of late-Gothic Prague, and was built&nbsp;in place of the&nbsp;dilapidated&nbsp;original gate named Horsk&aacute; Gate (based on Kutn&aacute; Hora town) called Ragged, which dated back to the 1st half of the 13th century. The Powder Gate Tower brought into the town one of the main roads coming from Eastern Bohemia, namely from Kutn&aacute; Hora.
This was also the place where the&nbsp;coronation processions of Bohemian kings would enter the town. The Powder Gate Tower thus marks the start of the Coronation or Royal Path to Prague Castle.
The foundation stone&nbsp;was laid in&nbsp;1475; the construction was conducted by builder V&aacute;clav, and later from 1478 on by&nbsp;Matěj Rejsek, who partly also provided the rich sculptural decorations. The tower was founded on the bottom of a&nbsp;fortification moat, approximately 9 m below today&rsquo;s terrain. Later on, the moat was filled up, and its significance was lost, and therefore the bridge leading to the passage also disappeared. From 1488 on, the gate remained unfinished, probably due to the fact that the royal residence moved from the Old Town back to the Castle. Further construction works were only started in 1592 in an era of mayor Kroc&iacute;n of Drahobejl, when the new entrance was built together with the spiral staircase (still used today). Before that, entrance was only possible via a&nbsp;gallery of the Royal Court (Kr&aacute;lovsk&yacute; dvůr). Today&rsquo;s&nbsp;name Powder Gate Tower&nbsp;(originally a&nbsp;New Tower) has been used since the beginning of the 18th&nbsp;century, when the tower was used as a&nbsp;gun-powder storage place.
In 1757, all the plastic decorations were damaged by Prussian shooting, and they were removed in 1817. In 1823, a&nbsp;clock was installed in the tower, and later removed.&nbsp;Today&rsquo;s appearance dates back to the years 1875 - 1886, when the Powder Gate Tower was restored&nbsp;and completed in pseudo-Gothic style by architect Josef Mocker, in cooperation with significant Bohemian sculptors, such as Bohuslav Schnirch and Ludv&iacute;k &Scaron;imek. The first floor was vaulted by the builder via a stellar vault, the second floor then via a net vault. The passage way has a net vault, and the gate is concluded by a gallery and a chisel roof. The first floor is decorated by the statues of Jiř&iacute; of Poděbrady and Vladislav II on the side of Celetn&aacute; Street, and by Přemysl Otakar II and Charles IV on the other side. The statues of the kings are surrounded by coats of arms of territories in which they ruled. In the corners, there are allegories of the rulers&rsquo; virtues. Above the statues of the rulers, there are angels with wings, and there is a lion with the emblem of the Old Town of Prague on the four corner posts. Statues of Bohemian patrons and saints are located at the level of the second floor, with Christ in their middle on the Eastern side, and Virgin Mary with a child on the Western side. The front leading towards Celetn&aacute; Street holds the statues of Adam and Eve, and the opposite front holds the statues of St. Peter and Paul. There are emblems of Bohemian royal towns by the battlement. There is a bust of a knight above the Eastern passage way with a band with a Latin inscription meaning: Behold! Prague. For the honest I am a mother, to the deceivers I am a step-mother; let those flee away, and may those who want good come. On the Western side, there is Matěj Rejsek&rsquo;s bust, holding a band with the following plea in Latin: Dear citizen, forbear the unworthy people living without laws from harming me, a fine receptacle. On the side neighbouring with the Municipal house, there are remains of Gothic plastic decorations depicting slightly scandalous scenes. On the side heading away from the Municipal house, there is a special bay, which used to serve the purpose of a toilet. Slate roof with four corner spires, each 6 m high, is covered with different inscriptions of the visitors by the gallery; the oldest date back to the years 1821 and 1844.
General reconstruction took place in the years 1961 - 1963; partial reconstructions of the sculptural decorations in 1992.
The Powder Gate Tower is&nbsp;65 m&nbsp;high, the observation gallery is 44 metres above ground, the spiral staircase is made of 186 stone steps.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
July &ndash; August | Whole week | 09.00 &ndash; 21.00 September | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 19.00 October &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 18.00
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
You can find the Powder gate tower <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pra%C5%A1n%C3%A1+br%C3%A1na/@50.087273,14.4256,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94eb050ff205:0x9349b85fec4613a6!8m2!3d50.0873015!4d14.4278039?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Powder gate tower (Prašná brána)

<h2>ABOUT PETŘ&Iacute;N MIRROR MAZE</h2>
A favourite spot for children and adults alike. From the outside, this building resembles a&nbsp;small castle, but inside, instead of a&nbsp;labyrinth with mysterious stone hallways, you'll find one made of mirrors. First you'll make your way through the maze to the diorama of the battle of the Praguers against the Swedes at the Charles Bridge in 1648 and then through the "hall of laughter" where warped and twisted mirrors will change your appearance in crazy ways.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
July &ndash; August | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 20.00 September | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 19.00 October &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 18.00
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
HOW TO GET THERE by the Petř&iacute;n funicular from the &Uacute;jezd tram stop
when the funicular is out of order: &bull; from Pohořelec tram stop via Strahovsk&aacute; or &Uacute;voz streets &bull; from Malostransk&eacute; n&aacute;měst&iacute; tram stop via Trži&scaron;tě and Vla&scaron;sk&aacute; streets &bull; from &Uacute;jezd tram stop up the Semin&aacute;řsk&aacute; Garden &bull; from Koleje Strahov or Stadion Strahov bus stop towards the Rosarium (Růžov&yacute; sad)
You can find the Petř&iacute;n mirror maze <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Zrcadlov%C3%A9+bludi%C5%A1t%C4%9B+na+Pet%C5%99%C3%ADn%C4%9B/@50.0835063,14.3941255,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94fd5d644041:0x93a2ef94ed6fffcd!8m2!3d50.0835035!4d14.3963498?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Petřín mirror maze

<h2>ABOUT OLD TOWN BRIDGE TOWER</h2>
The Old Town Bridge Tower is one of the most beautiful Gothic gateways in the world. The tower, along with the Charles Bridge, was built by Emperor Charles IV according to designs by Petr Parl&eacute;ř in the mid-14 th century. The gate to the Old Town was also conceived as a&nbsp;symbolic victory arch through which Czech kings passed on their coronation processions. For an unforgettable view, visitors must climb 138 steps to the viewing gallery.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
July &ndash; August | Whole week | 09.00 &ndash; 21.00 September | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 19.00 October &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 18.00
The tower houses a&nbsp;permanent exhibition entitled&nbsp;The Mystery of the Tower.
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
Free admission for children under 5. The reduced admission fee is intended for children aged 6-15, students under 26, seniors over 65, and holders of disability identification card ZTP. The family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
You can find the Old town bridege <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=starom%C4%9Bstsk%C3%A1+mosteck%C3%A1+v%C4%9B%C5%BE&amp;bih=633&amp;biw=1396&amp;rlz=1C1CHBD_csCZ919CZ920&amp;hl=cs&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk00H64xiif9BdKPpUPCMxB0bFRtN9w:1626878602113&amp;iflsig=AINFCbYAAAAAYPhAmo-ogtyn7Vc_NTbPkD92mZxx_YKe&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADINCC4QxwEQrwEQChCTAjIECAAQCjIECAAQCjIECAAQCjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB5QsAxYsAxg0xBoAHAAeACAAX6IAX6SAQMwLjGYAQCgAQKgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwicn9SKs_TxAhWN6aQKHW0NDh0Q_AUoAnoECAEQBA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Old town bridge (Staroměstská mostecká věž)

<h2>ABOUT NEW MILL WATER TOWER</h2>
The tower was built in the Baroque style in 1658 on what remained of the original Renaissance tower, destroyed by a&nbsp;flood in 1655. It supplied water to the lower New Town of Prague and served its original purpose until 1877. The Tower has undergone a&nbsp;complete renovation, and now houses an exhibition about Prague's fires in the past and a&nbsp;history of Prague's fire-fighters.
<h2>OBJECT HISTORY</h2>
The historic water tower is located on the right bank of the Vltava River on the site of the former New Mills [Nov&eacute; ml&yacute;ny]. The tower is deemed to be Prague&rsquo;s earliest lookout tower, thanks to the observation room on the top floor. At present, the Baroque tower hosts a&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;exposition&nbsp;dedicated to fires that afflicted Prague over the centuries and in more recent times.
The water tower in its present form was&nbsp;built in 1658. It supplied water from the Vltava River to the lower part of the New Town of Prague. Water from the river was first mechanically pumped into a&nbsp;holding tanks at the top of the tower, then fed through wooden pipes down the tower shaft to the ground floor, from where it was fed by other pipe to the city&rsquo;s fountains and houses.&nbsp;The tower served its original purpose until 1877. This heritage monument underwent a&nbsp;complete overhaul recently, and in 2017 became fit to open to the public for the first time. It houses an unusual topical exposition:&nbsp;&ldquo;Prague is Burning&rdquo;. It is designed around maximal use of multimedia elements &ndash; by means of videomapping, animations, video-art and virtual reality, the visitor is acquainted with the role of water towers, the theme of fire or tales of Prague firefighters. The exposition culminates with entry to the&nbsp;observation hall, which offers panoramic views of Prague.
10% discount on admission when buying an eTicket online.
The validity of the eTicket for visiting the building is 1 month.
<h2>OPENING HOURS</h2>
May &ndash; November | Whole week | 10.00 &ndash; 18.00
You can find the New mill water tower <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Novoml%C3%BDnsk%C3%A1+vod%C3%A1rensk%C3%A1+v%C4%9B%C5%BE/@50.0923143,14.4261147,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x470b94c1ba7f8eef:0xe4d33202a48e992!8m2!3d50.0923136!4d14.4283759?hl=cs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

New mill water tower (Novomlýnská vodárenská zeď)

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KLEMENTINUM 2024 - Baroque Library and Astronomical Tower

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Powder gate tower (Prašná brána)

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