Celetna Street, Prague
No visit to Prague feels quite complete without a walk down the lively pedestrian lane of Celetn谩. Once part of the medieval Royal Route, this lively thoroughfare guided coronation processions from the Old Town to Prague Castle. Believe it or not, its name comes from the sweet braided rolls that were once sold to onlookers eager to catch a glimpse of passing nobility.
These days, Celetn谩 buzzes with life. Souvenir shops, caf茅s, and restaurants line the street, nestled between ornate facades and intricate murals that beg for a second glance. One standout is the House of the Black Madonna鈥擯rague鈥檚 first Cubist building and a striking contrast to the Gothic and Baroque architecture around it. Keep an eye out for the house signs too鈥攎iniature works of art in their own right. Full of personality and steeped in legend鈥攁 photographer鈥檚 delight.
Many buildings along the way still hold onto their medieval soul, with Gothic or Romanesque vaulted cellars hidden beneath. Then there鈥檚 Manhart Palace, also known as 鈥淎t the Goats,鈥� home to the Theatre Institute and the Theatre in Celetn谩. Nearby, Number 3 on the street, 鈥淎t the Three Kings鈥� offers a cozy caf茅 and wine tasting room and once hosted Czech writer Franz Kafka for a brief spell. A little further on, "At the Golden Deer" served a quirkier purpose: it was once a 鈥渞attle鈥� post office, where deliveries were announced with the clatter of chains.
As you stroll, remember to look up. The upper stories often feature elaborate Baroque decorations鈥攅asy to miss, but well worth a pause. And when the sun sets, Celetn谩 glows with a quiet magic. Streetlamps cast a golden hue, and the lane takes on a soft, romantic air鈥攖urning an afternoon walk into an evening to remember.
These days, Celetn谩 buzzes with life. Souvenir shops, caf茅s, and restaurants line the street, nestled between ornate facades and intricate murals that beg for a second glance. One standout is the House of the Black Madonna鈥擯rague鈥檚 first Cubist building and a striking contrast to the Gothic and Baroque architecture around it. Keep an eye out for the house signs too鈥攎iniature works of art in their own right. Full of personality and steeped in legend鈥攁 photographer鈥檚 delight.
Many buildings along the way still hold onto their medieval soul, with Gothic or Romanesque vaulted cellars hidden beneath. Then there鈥檚 Manhart Palace, also known as 鈥淎t the Goats,鈥� home to the Theatre Institute and the Theatre in Celetn谩. Nearby, Number 3 on the street, 鈥淎t the Three Kings鈥� offers a cozy caf茅 and wine tasting room and once hosted Czech writer Franz Kafka for a brief spell. A little further on, "At the Golden Deer" served a quirkier purpose: it was once a 鈥渞attle鈥� post office, where deliveries were announced with the clatter of chains.
As you stroll, remember to look up. The upper stories often feature elaborate Baroque decorations鈥攅asy to miss, but well worth a pause. And when the sun sets, Celetn谩 glows with a quiet magic. Streetlamps cast a golden hue, and the lane takes on a soft, romantic air鈥攖urning an afternoon walk into an evening to remember.
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Sight Name: Celetna Street
Sight Location: Prague, Czech Republic (See walking tours in Prague)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
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