Golden Lane
Golden Lane
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Neighborhood: Hradcany & Letna
Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
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- Lesser • 6 min walk
- Hradčanská • 8 min walk
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- Berke AyrancıoğluGraz, Austria641 contributionsA narrow lane in Prague Castle. Also Franz Kafka lived thereA narrow famous street in the Prague Castle. The name comes from the goldsmiths and alchemists. Also the room number 22 is where Franz Kafka lived. On the upper floor you can see medieval armoury and a torture chamber. Absolutely a must-see.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 2, 2023
- Jo P85 contributionsStrange little half housesThis one of my favourite points of our tour of Prague castle. I think that we benefited from having a fantastic tour guide, thank you Honza! It was amazing to hear the story of how the bizarre half houses were created and how the castle guards bested the king! They are now used for displaying artefacts and selling castle souvenirs. Check out the dungeon entrance and the views as you leave the castle here. Stunning!Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 31, 2023
- Kirs LWorld204 contributionsNice miniature streetVisiting this nice place I advise travelers - if you want buy a book about Prague, buy in small bookstore on Golden Street. It's a lot cheaper than the same book in other touristy places. Other thing - worth of visit is exposition of medieval armoury.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 17, 2024
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota5,971 contributionsQuaint Street at Prague Castle Usually Packed with TouristsQuaint lane at Prague Castle that was once a medieval merchant street. Several exhibits can be viewed including a small museum containing displays of armor and a former dungeon. There are also several shops, and you can see the former temporary residence of Franz Kafka from 1916-17 in #22. You will need to purchase a combo ticket for entrance to Golden Lane. It is usually packed with tourists taking away the quaintness of the street. Visit early or late in the day after 430p although it closes at 5pm. The remainder of the Prague Castle grounds are open until 10pm.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 19, 2024
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Alex55_13
Antwerp, Belgium140 contributions
Feb 2020
During a 4 day city trip to Prague we visited the Golden lane, a must do when you're in Prague. In house 11 Franz Kafka wrote one of his notorious books. It's located just behind the St Vitus cathedral. They try to charge you 250 CZK per person, but if you go there after 4 PM, it's free entrance ...
Written February 17, 2020
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania37,258 contributions
Aug 2021
A narrow, cobbled street, located along a portion of the wall of the Prague castle. In the vaults of the defensive walls a series of tiny houses were built by the former castle guards. The area looks like a dwarf town, with its tiny houses.
Its name comes from the goldsmiths who lived here, in 17th century. The current appearance of the street is much more recent, from the 19th century, when the area was rehabilitated. Upstairs is an exhibition of medieval weapons and armors, very interesting. Several houses have been arranged as a museum, to give back the lifestyle of those who have lived in them lately: the dressmaker, the pharmacist, the innkeeper, the guard. Others were arranged as small souvenirs and craft shops. Upstairs is an exhibition of medieval weapons and armors, very interesting. Also, there is a small café. Access is included in the combined ticket which also allows access to St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Daliborka tower.
Its name comes from the goldsmiths who lived here, in 17th century. The current appearance of the street is much more recent, from the 19th century, when the area was rehabilitated. Upstairs is an exhibition of medieval weapons and armors, very interesting. Several houses have been arranged as a museum, to give back the lifestyle of those who have lived in them lately: the dressmaker, the pharmacist, the innkeeper, the guard. Others were arranged as small souvenirs and craft shops. Upstairs is an exhibition of medieval weapons and armors, very interesting. Also, there is a small café. Access is included in the combined ticket which also allows access to St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Daliborka tower.
Written September 15, 2021
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Lucian M
Constanta, Romania2,477 contributions
Oct 2019
The Golden Lane is a small street, part of the Prague Castle complex. Although at the beginning the area accommodated the castle guards, after years, goldsmiths established their residences and business here. Nowadays the small houses are organized as small museums recreating the former workshops and shops. Some of them are now souvenir shops. After 5pm you may visit the place at no cost.
Written March 29, 2020
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romanshorner
Munich, Germany1,277 contributions
Mar 2020
Once visting the cathedral and the castle, you shouldn't miss this little street. The entrance is included in the ticket for the castle, so you should also go there, when you already have the ticket, especially, there are no extra tickets for the street. There is a big weapon museum (old weapons) and the everyday life of past time is shown there. I esppecially remember the little cinema room, where they show old posters and films. Also some shops are there. At the end, tehre is an old prison (museum). With the exit, you leave also the castle area.
Written February 27, 2021
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Liefhebber
Breda, The Netherlands8,606 contributions
Apr 2019
The Golden Lane originated after the construction of a new northern wall of the Castle. The area of the northern bailey was used for the building of modest dwellings, which are now the last remainder of the small-scale architecture of Prague Castle. They were inhabited by defenders of the Castle, servants or for example goldsmiths and the Castle marksmen. The tiny houses were occupied until World War II, but already during the period of the First Republic, care was taken to ensure that the picturesque character of the Lane was not changed in the course of modifications. From 1916 to 1917 house No. 22 was inhabited by the writer Franz Kafka.
There is an entrancefee, some houses are shops and some a little museum. After 17.00 o'clock you have free entrance. Be prepared that you are not the only tourist here, very crowded. Nice to see whilst you visit the Castle.
There is an entrancefee, some houses are shops and some a little museum. After 17.00 o'clock you have free entrance. Be prepared that you are not the only tourist here, very crowded. Nice to see whilst you visit the Castle.
Written March 19, 2020
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,746 contributions
Jun 2022
If you are already visiting the Prague castle, this little lane of tiny houses should not be missed. Normally you would need to buy a ticket, but the lane is free if you go after 5pm. There will be a lot less crowds during that time too, because it really is a small area. The houses themselves are tiny, and they have been turned into souvenir shops. The Franz Kafka house is number 22.
Written August 5, 2022
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LENPHOTOGRAPHIC
Tring, UK6,407 contributions
Oct 2019
On our tour of the castle we then walked down Golden Lane. This is a narrow street with old houses that have turned into mini museums replicating what they one were. All types of trade are shown there. Some of the original houses are now actually trading as shops ( essentially for tourists ). It like you are taken back in time to years gone by and you wonder what life would have been like. At the exit there is a dungeon/ torture room. Quite a few gruesome machinery was used to extract information from a prisoner. One didn't make it and the skeleton is still in the cage.
Written April 13, 2020
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olivehoover
Treviso, Italy1,380 contributions
Aug 2019
The Golden Lane is a small picturesque street, part of the Prague Castle complex.
Nowadays this street has small houses which are organized as small museums recreating the former workshops and shops.
Some of them are now souvenir shops.
I appreciated the atmosphere of the street and I loved the colours of the walls!
Nowadays this street has small houses which are organized as small museums recreating the former workshops and shops.
Some of them are now souvenir shops.
I appreciated the atmosphere of the street and I loved the colours of the walls!
Written April 4, 2020
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leedjjck
Tolland, CT985 contributions
Nov 2019
Golden Lane consisted of tiny one or two room house built against the walls of Prague Castle that were homes to craftsmen and other peoples that worked or supported the upkeep of the castle. Each house had the furnishings of whatever trademan was involved in. Some of the rooms in these houses were smaller than some modern day bathrooms!
Written January 15, 2020
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duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic7,359 contributions
Jun 2020
Small bright painted houses built at the end of 16th century adjoining the walls ware inhabited till the WWII. In the house number 22 a writer Franz Kafka lived there at her sister in 1916. The name of the Lane is derived from goldsmiths who used to live there, as can be seen in the house No. 15. The line ends at the tower called Daliborka. The bottom of the tower was used as a prison. Now at the Corona virus time not so heavily visited as at normal times. And also prices for drinks are less. The entrance fee is part of Circuit A or B 350/250 CZK, buildings open from 10:02 – 18:00.
Written June 9, 2020
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Ciao senza andare a visitare il castello, x andare a visitare solo il vicolo d'oro bisogna pagare ?
Written July 30, 2018
Scusa il ritardo.
Si bisogna pagare perché è tutto all'interno del perimetro del castello.
Written August 28, 2018
If you purchase the audio guide is there any commentary about the Golden Lane?
Written December 8, 2017
Sorry, we did not get any audio
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Written December 9, 2017
Can we buy tickets to the Golden Lane only or do we also have to buy them for the whole Castle complex?
Written February 5, 2017
Indeed, the required ticket does include access to other parts of the complex. i recall paying the equivalent of roughly 5 dollars US for them per person. I bought them right outside the gates to the lane in a little bakery shop.
Written February 5, 2017
Hi
From what hour is admission to Golden Lane free in the evening?
Thanks
Written April 28, 2016
It is normally free after 5pm
Written May 4, 2016
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