Prašná brána

A beautiful bridge with views of Prague Castle in the distance if you approach from the direction of the Old Town. It was busy when we visited (mid morning) but not too busy and there was a fantastic live jazz band playing. Recommend trying to visit the bridge at a time when it is less busy as, when we passed by at another day around noon, it was absolutely packed with people. Well worth visiting though and beautiful at night when it is lit up.

12/05/2023: One of the most striking monuments of late Gothic Prague from 1475 is the monumental entrance to the Old Town, through which the coronation processions of the Czech kings entered the city, and even today it is the entrance to the Royal Road leading to Prague Castle. The 65-meter-high building is unique in its stone sculpture decoration, depicting kings, Czech patrons and saints. From the tower's balcony, which is at a height of 44 meters, an exceptional view of the centre of Prague is offered.Early bird special in the first hour of opening and is 50% off the ticket price.The Powder Tower, one of the most distinctive monuments of late Gothic Prague, was built on the site of the dilapidated original Horská Gate, called Odraná, dating from the 1st half of the 13th century. Through the Powder Tower, one of the main roads coming from Eastern Bohemia, especially from Kutná Hora, entered the city.The dust gate is 65 meters high , the observation deck is 44 meters high, the spiral staircase has 186 stone steps.

Beautiful views! Nice landings in between stairs to get a little break with some nice pieces to look at.The stairs are very steep so be careful. I wish they had better signage/or more employees as when I went people went into wrong stairwells going up/down leading to panic as people tried to get around one another in the steep narrow stairwells - one person nearly fell! So be careful - but the views are worth it!

Amazing views of the city and not too many stairs to the top. There are also 3 floors dedicated to explaining the history and displaying artwork related to the tower. There also weren’t many people when I was there compared to other towers like the old city hall.

The Powder Tower, or Prašná brána, stands as an iconic landmark that welcomes visitors to the historic heart of Prague. This magnificent tower serves as a gateway to the city's past, leaving a lasting impression with its striking architecture and historical significance.Approaching the Powder Tower, its imposing presence commands attention. The tower's Gothic design, adorned with intricate details and decorative elements, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. As one of the original city gates, the tower stands as a reminder of Prague's medieval fortifications and the rich history that unfolds within its walls.

Visited powder tower in pragueCost was 150 crowns per personLeast knew we would have to climb the 7 storeyed buildingThe view on top was picturesque.Good for one time visit

Once it was the entrance to the city. There were 13 gates to enter in Prague..it was one of them. It is a Gothic tower in prague... It was also used for storing Gun powder... So it is also called as powder tower. It seperates the Old Prague from new Prague. It was constructed in 1475 AD.

The observation deck offers an amazing view of downtown Prague, and also the Prague Castle on the other side of the river.

Really cool place to visit if you like these gothic buildings

It's a impressively big tower where you can even drive underneath by car. Unfortunately we were not able to get on top of it, but I'm quite sure you can. And the view from up there must be spectacular