This Iconic Prague Powder Tower Separates the Old and the New City

This iconic Prague Powder Tower has a fascinating history. Before it got its present-day name, this tower served as the entrance gate of the Bohemian monarchy on their way to St. Vitus Cathedral on the hill. In other words, the Royal procession started here.

The Iconic Prague Powder Tower
The Iconic Prague Powder Tower

If you look up and down the facade of the tower, you will find that it resembles the tower at Charles Bridge. That’s because this Powder Gate took its inspiration from it.

The Iconic Prague Powder Tower
The Iconic Prague Powder Tower

The Powder Tower was built in the late 15th century when Gothic architecture became less popular.

The Iconic Prague Powder Tower
The Iconic Prague Powder Tower

In the early 17th century, it became a gunpowder storage; thus, it gave birth to its current name.

The Iconic Prague Powder Tower
The Iconic Prague Powder Tower

The dark/black tower is one of the original tower gates that separate the Old Town and the New City.

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Today, visitors are welcome to climb to the viewing platform on top of the tower.

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But, before reaching it, you must pass through its 186 circular steps.

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Prague’s skyline is like a setting in a fairytale.

At 144 meters up, you will have a good view of Old Town Prague. However, the tower stands 165 meters tall.

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Climb the tower at sunset!

You will see Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral from here.

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St. Vitus Cathedral is seen from the viewing platform of the tower.

From here, I truly believe Prague is the City of Spires!

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How many spires can you see or count? The city has hundreds of them!

I lost count of how many spires the city’s skyline has!

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The city has hundreds of spires!

You can see a church, a cathedral, a mosque, a synagogue, and a temple from here.

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The city’s medieval buildings are so close to here, including the former palace of the Bohemian monarchy.

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I think the best time to visit this tower is at sunset.

The Iconic Prague Powder Tower
The Iconic Prague Powder Tower

While most people flocked to the tower at the Old Town Square to witness the spectacle, I was alone there.

The Iconic Prague Powder Tower
The Iconic Prague Powder Tower

It was just me and the stunning views.

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Prague has many towers you can climb on to see its skyline.

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Look no further – stay at RoadHouse Prague, especially when you are staying for 2 days/1 night only. It’s in downtown Prague, and you can walk to the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge. Famous landmarks like the St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, and Strahov Monastery Library are less than 2 kilometers on foot. You can book it via BookingHostelWorld, and Expedia.

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