Stone Bell House
Stone Bell House
3.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The reconstruction was completed in 1988 and the City of Prague then assigned the house to the Prague City Gallery, which uses it as a space for its significant exhibition projects. The building also houses a bookstore offering a wide range of publications and catalogues, while the cafe is situated on the rear ground floor of the house.
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Neighborhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighborhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
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- Old Town • 6 min walk
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Alexander_random
Toronto, Canada233 contributions
Dec 2019
Guide-books say there're several historical parts of this building preserved, such as portal on 3rd floor, a niche, frescoes in halls. Lady at the entrance said that it is all still available to see, wishing to sell our tickets. However, after recent renovations only XIV century Vaclav chapel on a first floor and decorated Renaissance ceiling on third floor are preserved today. We left the building just after few minutes of visit being really disappointed.
Written January 10, 2020
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,030 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Important example of Gothic architecture. On the Old Town square.
Beautiful house, obviously with much history. It was reconstructed, the gothic architecture was hidden behind Baroque facade that was added on later.
So the Baroque part was removed and the house is back to what it was in the second half of the 13th century when it was first build. Voila!
It is said that Charles the IV was probably born here. Hmm, I guess nobody knows for sure.
Since 1988 it has been part of the Prague City Galery.
Beautiful house, obviously with much history. It was reconstructed, the gothic architecture was hidden behind Baroque facade that was added on later.
So the Baroque part was removed and the house is back to what it was in the second half of the 13th century when it was first build. Voila!
It is said that Charles the IV was probably born here. Hmm, I guess nobody knows for sure.
Since 1988 it has been part of the Prague City Galery.
Written August 22, 2016
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,757 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
When on a guided tour of Prague, I asked what was the dominate twin-spire building tucked away behind other buildings at Old Town Square. I was misinformed that it was Saint Nicholas Church. Only upon returning to Orlando did I realize that it is Stone Bell House. Since many of the Czech sites are not marked by plaques in various languages, it’s easy to overlook structures—like the Powder Tower and Charles Bridge Tower.
Written June 19, 2016
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,651 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This is the most impressive building in the square as it stands tall above everything else. It is particularly beautiful at night and especially during Christmas Market season!
Written December 14, 2015
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Paula T
Chelsea, Canada46 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Just a facade - interior vestibule undér construction (dust, stone). Go further to the House at the Golden Ring where there is an amazing museum of Prague in the time of Charles IV.
Written November 12, 2018
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Elena O
Kyiv, Ukraine784 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Another part of Prague Museum this house is an art gallery. Till the end of October 2017 they exhibit art works of Jaroslav Rona. Very interesting sculptures, paintings and drawings. Look for the exhibitions schedule and visit!
Written September 23, 2017
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Kathinated
Dunfermline, UK787 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
I popped in as this was a free attraction with the Prague city card. The building is a lovely early medieval tower and some remnants of the architecture remains inside but it has been largely covered and now houses modern art. I wasn't interested in paintings of big green circles so only spent a little bit of time inside.
Written March 17, 2017
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Luca A
Aberdeen, UK114 contributions
Jan 2016
My partner and I stumbled across the municipal library building and in the second floor there was this art exhibition. We are both not contemporary art folks but we enjoyed walking through the paintings and sculptures. There were a couple of videos and one interactive station with some games for kids (but we also played...).
Recommend if you have half an hour to spare.
Recommend if you have half an hour to spare.
Written January 10, 2016
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK56,971 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Stone Bell House which is adjacent to Kinsky Palace is a beautiful looking building that when it was first constructed was much larger but with extensive alterations over the late 14th and 19th century this building lost its original Gothic look but between 1975-1987 after an extensive refurbishment a Gothic Revival design was created that looks superb, so photogenic, its certainly a building that adds to the joy of visiting Staromestske Namesti ( Old Town Square ).
Written April 7, 2024
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,468 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Staromestske Namesti is the most historic square in Prague ,so many beautiful buildings around the square ,one of the most historic is Stone Bell Tower.
Adjacent to Kinsky Palace ,what we see today of Stone Bell Tower is all that remains of the original 14th century building which was much larger ,this building was practically rebuilt during the 15th & 19th century ,during these renovations the Gothic design was more or less lost but between 1975-1987 an extensive Gothic Revival design of the building was carried out ,to me it's a very interesting building ,one of many on the square ,if you're planning a holiday to Prague it's a building to most definitely check out .
Adjacent to Kinsky Palace ,what we see today of Stone Bell Tower is all that remains of the original 14th century building which was much larger ,this building was practically rebuilt during the 15th & 19th century ,during these renovations the Gothic design was more or less lost but between 1975-1987 an extensive Gothic Revival design of the building was carried out ,to me it's a very interesting building ,one of many on the square ,if you're planning a holiday to Prague it's a building to most definitely check out .
Written March 23, 2023
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