The Old Town Powder Tower was built as one of Prague's major gateways and marks the beginning of the Royal Route along which Bohemian monarchs paraded in medieval times en route to their coronation in St Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle. The name "Powder Tower" originated when the tower became obsolete as a protective measure and it became instead a gunpowder storehouse. In the early 220th century the Old Town Powder Tower became the meeting place of Franz Kafka and his friend the writer Max Brod. On the west side of the tower is a statue of King Premvsl Otakar 11, and under it is a bawdy relief showing that even in those days girls had to fight off the unwanted attentions of young men.

We suggest that you select your favourite from some of the quality Prague Hotels, brush up on your general knowlegde of Prague city, find out how to get around on Prague transpost, and make your way to see The Old Town Powder Tower.