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On this tour we will delve into the ancient history of the right bank of the Vltava, the river that structures the city of Prague.
We will begin at the headquarters of Charles University , the first university in Central Europe, a protective temple of classical wisdom in the Middle Ages, brought to these lands by King and Emperor Charles IV , the most powerful Czech monarch in history, who converted Prague. in a more than worthy capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
The city forum, the great historical crossroads, the Old Town Square await us. Not missing from our tour is the explanation of the jewel of the place, the mythical astronomical clock, an enigma for all those who observe it for the first time.
The magnificent clock will teach us that the Middle Ages were not always as dark a time as we had been told.
Immediately afterwards, we will direct our steps to the enormous statue that dominates the center of the square, and its main character, Master Jan Hus , humble parish priest as well as venerable rector, who with his sermons convinced an entire nation of the need to a reform of the Church. We will learn about his tragic fate and the terrible consequences it had for the Czech kingdom of Bohemia for centuries to come.
We won't forget the imposing Church of Our Lady of Týn , whose name derives from a nearby merchants' shelter, one of the first fortified structures in the city.
After passing by the only medieval market that still exists, the one on Havelská Street, we will reach the old horse market, the current St. Wenceslas Square , crowned by the statue of the patron saint of the Bohemian lands. Not far from this square we will find the only survivor of the wall of the time, the splendid Powder Tower .
Finally, the synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery in the Josefov area will transport us to one of the most densely populated medieval Jewish neighborhoods in history, where overcrowding and flooding caused by the river went hand in hand with stories of supernatural monsters. supposedly created by the rabbis.
All this, sprinkled with small stops of advice and recommendations to make your stay in Prague easier and more authentic .
Always with our yellow umbrella! You will find us at the door of the Karolinum building, headquarters of Charles University, on Ovocný Trh Square, next to the Estates Theatre.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
