Staré purkrabství, Historical building in Hradčany, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Old Supreme Burgrave's House features a decorated entrance gateway with four coats-of-arms and connects to the Black Tower within Prague Castle complex.
During the 14th century, the structure temporarily housed Charles IV before his coronation as king and emperor, marking a significant period in Czech history.
Since 1994, the building's surroundings serve as the main venue for the Summer Shakespeare Festival, presenting theatrical performances throughout the season.
The building stands on Jirska Street in the Prague Castle area, with preserved 16th-century decorations including painted wooden ceilings and court frescoes.
The connected Black Tower received its name from smoke stains during the 1541 fire and functioned as a prison where debtors were held.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Hradčany
GPS coordinates: 50.09202,14.40445
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:53
Prague Castle
100 m
Golden Lane
20 m
Lobkowicz Palace
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Daliborka
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Lobkowicz Palace Cafe Restaurant
50 m
Black Tower
59 m
Palace Gardens Below Prague Castle
116 m
Youth (sculpture)
53 m
New White Tower
80 m
Fürstenberská zahrada
137 m
Ledebour garden
140 m
Pálffy garden
116 m
The Toy Museum
10 m
Kolowrat-Garten
119 m
Lobkowicz Palace
60 m
Инжирный сад (Пражский Град)
139 m
Hašler na Starých zámeckých schodech
137 m
Large Pálffy garden
112 m
Dům U Malířů (Malá Strana)
148 m
Socha svaté Barbory Na Opyši na Hradčanech
102 m
Dům U Zlaté studně
150 m
U Zlaté studně 2
153 m
Fountain at the entrance to Palace Gardens Below Prague Castle
159 m
Fountain in front ot Golden Lane at Prague Castle
82 m
Fontána na nádvoří Starého purkrabství Pražského hradu
33 m
Column in Na Valech garden
94 m
Plečnikův stožár před vstupem do Pražského hradu
74 m
Small Pálffy garden
112 mReviews
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