Old Royal Palace, Gothic palace in Prague Castle, Czech Republic
The Old Royal Palace features the Vladislav Hall, a vast ceremonial chamber with intricate ribbed vaulting and tall Gothic windows spanning the entire space.
Construction of the palace began in the 12th century under Prince Soběslav, transforming from wooden structures to stone buildings that housed Bohemian rulers.
The palace halls maintain their ceremonial function, hosting presidential elections and state occasions in the same spaces where medieval kings once ruled.
Visitors access the palace through Prague Castle complex tickets, which include entry to the permanent exhibition detailing the castle's architectural development.
The palace contains the room where the 1618 Defenestration of Prague occurred, when two imperial governors were thrown from windows, starting the Thirty Years War.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Hradčany
Part of: Prague Castle
GPS coordinates: 50.08982,14.39778
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:01
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Malý belvedér
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