Prasna brana
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Why go
- A viewing gallery 44 metres above ground, reached by climbing 186 steps.
- Façade sculptures of Charles IV, Přemysl Ottokar II, George of Poděbrady and Vladislav II.
- From 1836, kings again passed through the gate on their coronation route to St. Vitus Cathedral.
Opening hours
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Interesting facts3
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The city council gave the tower to Vladislav II as a coronation gift.
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Its sandstone-block walls stand on foundations set nine metres deep in shale.
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65 metres
The tower stands 65 metres tall.
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History
Construction began in 1475 as an ornamental entrance. After damage in the Battle of Prague and the removal of its decorations in 1799, Josef Mocker led its neo-Gothic restoration from 1878 to 1886. The tower had stored gunpowder in the 17th century, giving it its name.
- 1475Vladislav II laid the foundation stone for an ornamental city entrance rather than a defensive tower. Work began under master mason Václav and later passed to Matyáš Rejsek of Prostějov.
- Construction haltedVladislav II had to relocate during riots, and work stopped. The unfinished tower had only a temporary roof.
- Battle of PragueThe gate suffered considerable damage during the battle.
- 1799Damaged decorations were removed as the tower decayed.
- 17th c.The tower stored gunpowder, giving it the name Powder Tower or Powder Gate.
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- 1878–1886Josef Mocker led a neo-Gothic restoration that renewed much of the ornamentation and created the vaulted passage. The clock installed in the early 19th century was removed.
How to get there
- BikeBicycles can pass in both directions beneath the tower.
Sources: Powder Tower, Prague - Wikipedia · Prague/Old Town and Josefov - Wikivoyage (see) · Prašná brána - Wikipedia · Prager Pulverturm - Wikipedia · Tour Poudrière de Prague - Wikipedia · checked 25 Sep 2026
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Questions and answers
Why is Prasna brana called the Powder Tower?
Its name comes from its use as a gunpowder store.
What was Prasna brana originally called?
During construction it was known as the New Tower, or Nová.
Can cyclists pass beneath Prasna brana?
A change introduced in spring 2021 allowed bicycle passage in both directions beneath the tower.
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