Prague - Old Royal Palace Stary Kralovsky Palac
The Old Royal Palace (Stary Kralovsky Palac) has perhaps one of the most interesting histories of all the buildings in Prague. Built in the Gothic fashion, the large hall in the Palace was designed with many uses in mind. One its of the most interesting uses was for jousting. Staircases were designed to allow for horses and a fully mounted soldier to rush in.
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Other uses were more mundane such as market days exclusively for the nobility and ceremonial functions.
Another amusing historical note is that on several occasions politicians have been thrown out of the windows of the Old Royal Palace. Some have lived but many have been killed during this practice. An obelisk below the windows of the Renaissance rooms of the palace, also called the Czech Office, marks the spot where the unfortunate persons have landed.
A fine view of the city can be had from the balcony of the chapel.
Another amusing historical note is that on several occasions politicians have been thrown out of the windows of the Old Royal Palace. Some have lived but many have been killed during this practice. An obelisk below the windows of the Renaissance rooms of the palace, also called the Czech Office, marks the spot where the unfortunate persons have landed.
A fine view of the city can be had from the balcony of the chapel.
