Powder Tower
Description:
The Powder Tower is a powerful 65-meter tower with a passage arch, made in pseudo-Gothic style. It was built in 1475 and was to become one of the thirteen entrances to the Old Town. However, this plan was not implemented. Shortly after construction began, the king returned to Prague Castle and the Old Town lost its importance as a royal residence.
The tower, by that time already richly finished, and remained unfinished. Later it was used as a powder warehouse, after which it got its name.
During the siege of Prague by the Prussian army in 1757, the tower was badly damaged, and in 1799 it was removed damaged jewelry that threatened the life and health of passers-by, as at any time could fall.
The tower received its modern appearance only in 1886, after a large-scale reconstruction under the leadership of Joseph Motzker. The facade of the tower has been updated, and the walls are decorated with sculptures of royal persons, national saints, angels and various church themes.
Today there is a photo exhibition in the tower. In addition, there is an observation deck, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of Prague. But to get to it, you need to overcome 186 steps of the spiral staircase.