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Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad; [ˈpraʃskiː ˈɦrat]) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia , Holy Roman emperors , and presidents of Czechoslovakia .
Immediately underneath, the second floor is a Gothic addition built during the reign of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in the 14th century, while the lowest, first floor is a Romanesque palace. The hall was used for banquets, receptions, coronations, and other events of the Bohemian court.
It is the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex and houses the Lobkowicz Collections and Museum. The palace was built in the second half of the 16th century by the Czech nobleman Jaroslav of Pernštejn (1528–1569) and completed by his brother, Vratislav of Pernštejn (1530–1582), the chancellor of the Czech Kingdom.
Spanish Hall (Czech: Španělský sál) is a ceremonial hall in the New Royal Palace of Prague Castle. As part of the State Rooms it is now used for the reception of official guests of the President of the Czech Republic. Many important political and social events take place in the hall.
Floor plans: 1 - Entrance hall, 2 - Small spiral staircase, 3 - Passageway to the yard, 4 - Passageway to the chapel, 5 - Lower chapel, 6 - Courtyard, 7 - Large spiral staircase, 8 - Hall on the first floor of the tower, 9 - Private chapel, 10 - Built-on gallery. A chapel is accessible from the passageway through small Gothic portals.
Exterior of Vladislav Hall of the Old Royal Palace, Prague. The Old Royal Palace (Czech: Starý královský palác) is part of the Prague Castle, Czech Republic. [1] Its history dates back to the 12th century and it is designed in the Gothic and Renaissance styles.
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Prague 1992 616bis; ii, iv, vi (cultural) Prague, situated on the banks of the Vltava river, has been an important European city since the Middle Ages. During the reign of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor (1346–1378), several monuments were constructed in the Gothic style, including Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Charles Bridge.