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Powder Tower (Prasna brana, literally Powder Gate)

Namesti Republiky, gate to Celetna street | Praha 1, Staré Mesto (Old Town), Prague, Czech Republic
Ranked #44 of 181 attractions in Prague
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is Gothic architecturala gemstone. It was used for storing gunpower in 17 century. One of 13 original fortified gates to the Old Town today stand it alone. Together with Old Town Bridge Tower it is one of the few remnant of the forfification that once surrounded the city. The Powder tower is 65 meters high there are 186 stairs... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

behind old town and new town..very close to Municipal house

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Geneva
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

A must during the Prague visit. No need to go up, just to see it and take a picture. Close to Obecni dum and Namesti Republiky.

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Viborg, Denmark
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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I just saw it from the outside. It's incredible that they have managed to rebuild this tower after it exploded once.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Architechture, views, just like everything else in Prague city that is historical, it has its own story. Must see.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Our teenagers loved this historical site. Admired this landmark for a day before we realized you could go inside where the history of medival armour culminates into an amazing panoramic view of the city.

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Majestic tower gate... with it's architecture you feel like being part of The Lord of the Rings

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Prague, Czech Republic
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Long history with detailed architecture in the center of Prague...is nice from outside, but try to get inside, it gets even better...is close to Namesti Republiky, in the end of Na Prikope street, which connects Wenceslaw square and Namesti Republicy square...worthful to see it.

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Moss, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

The powder tower is worth a visit, located right next door to the Municipal House. The arcitecture is fairy-tale like and gothic. With small golden sculptures on the walls.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The Powder Tower is a Gothic tower and one of the old city gates. The tower leads into the Old Town. It was built as one of 13 gates to the city of Prague. It is a beautiful tower worth a photo. The Bohemian Kings went through the gate towards St Vitus for coronations etc.

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