Powder Tower
In an historical context, the Powder Tower is one of Prague’s most important medieval monuments. This is the place where royal coronation processions would commence. It is also the beginning and end of an important route from Kutná Hora, where silver was mined for the royal coffers. Because of its poor state of repair, this later became known as the “Shabby Tower” from the middle of the 13th century. At that time, it was still part of the city’s fortifications, but after the New Town was established by Charles IV, the fortification in this place lost its importance. Consequently, in 1475, the erection of a new symbolic tower gate began on the city moat. The tower only retained its importance until the royal seat returned from the King’s Court to Prague Castle. The tower remained uncompleted until 1592, when a new entrance and spiral staircase were constructed. The Powder Tower acquired its current appearance during a refurbishment in the 1880s. Above the gateway stands a statue of George of Poděbrady together with the Jagiellon monarch Vladislav II, who were kings of Bohemia during the relevant era. On the other side of the tower the building is adorned with statues of the great Czech monarchs Charles IV and Přemysl Otakar II.
Venue details:
- Religious and Civil Ceremony
- Located in the heart of Prague's city center
- Ceremony in Czech and translated into English
Capacity: Seated Capacity of 15 guests; standing room for up to 30 guests
- Package does not include costs for obtaining documents required from client before the wedding (Birth Certificate - No impediment to marry). Each nationality is different - for details please contact us.
- Additional fee applies to divorced persons or those who have legally changed their name during the course of their life.
- Please check with the PragueWeddings team for latest prices on all the extra services. All prices subject to change without notice.
- Prices are valid for U.S., Irish and British citizens. All others please enquire for additional costs that might be required for extra paperwork.
- It is necessary for the bride and groom to arrive in Prague 2 -3 working days prior to the wedding day for civil ceremonies and 3 days for church ceremonies to visit local offices and finish up paperwork. For exceptions please enquire.