The Powder Tower gets its name from its original purpose: it was built in 1475 as a gunpowder store. While it has outlived its original purpose, it has become most famous for being the starting point of Czech royal coronations: kings would start their procession by entering the Old Town under the Powder Tower and then make their way over the Charles Bridge to Prague Castle.

Visitors can get a unique view of the Old Town from the tower’s viewing gallery, which is 44 metres up from ground level.

Prašná brána (Powder Tower)

nám. Republiky 5, 110 00 Staré Město

Opening Times

November-February: Monday-Sunday, 10.00-18.00

March: Monday-Sunday, 10.00-20.00

April-September: Monday-Sunday, 10.00-22.00

October: Monday-Sunday, 10.00-20.00