Kolej krále Václava, Bazar

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Kolej krále Václava, Bazar, Medieval college in Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic

The Kolej krále Václava is a Gothic stone building situated at Ovocný trh square, featuring traditional architectural elements of the 14th century.

Established in 1381 by King Václav IV, this college served as an educational institution for teaching liberal arts at Charles University in Prague.

The building represents a vital part of Czech educational heritage and maintains its status as an official cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Visitors can find this historical building at Ovocný trh 12 in Prague 1, near several other medieval structures of the Old Town district.

Between 1604 and 1607, the college garden contained an observation tower used by astronomer Johannes Kepler for his celestial studies.

Location: Old Town

Location: Prague 1

Inception: 1381

Address: Ovocný trh 573/12

GPS coordinates: 50.08654,14.42532

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41

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