Dalibor's Tower / Daliborka Prague, Czech Republic
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Dáin & Olík
N 50° 05.542 E 014° 24.299
33U E 457438 N 5549070
Gothic tower - former prison at Prague castle.
Waymark Code: WM69AQ
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/27/2009
Views: 150
Daliborka was built by Benedikt Ried as a part of castle fortification in 1496 during a reign of Vladislav Jagelonsky. It stands in the end of Golden Lane. Until 1781 was used as a prison. First prisoner was Dalibor from Kozojedy and castle was named by him. According to legend, in the tower Dalibor played a violin and people came every evening and listened to a music. Most known prisoner was duke Sporck.
Address:
Zlata ulicka
Praha, Czech Republic
110 00
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
daily
Fees?:
250 Kc (with other castle buldings)
Web link: [Web Link]
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