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Powder Tower (Prasná brána)

Na Príkope
Praha 1 - Staré Mesto
110 00
Web: http://www.pis.cz, http://www.prazskeveze.cz

A monumental entrance to the Old Town built by Matej Rejsek in the gothic style in 1475. Once it served as a gunpowder depot. In the late 19th century it was rebuilt by J. Mocker.

Permanent exhibition:

New exhibition of the Hussite period – 2nd floor

In the new exhibition displayed at Powder Tower you will meet personalities such as Jan Zizka or Zikmund Lucemburský and you will witness Jan Hus being burnt at stake.

Learn more about the Hussite period which formed the history of Europe.

Selling exhibition of historical weapons – 1st floor

Opening hours
October, March	10 - 20	daily
November - February	10 - 18	daily
April - September	10 - 22	daily

Updated: 11. 3. 2010

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