Hradcany Square — Attraction in Prague

The Marian Plague Column in the middle of Hradčanské Square stands in a place where the open air worship took place during 1713-1714. The massive column from the years 1724 - 1736 was built by the village of Hradčany as a thanks for the end of the plague in the years 1713 - 1714. The construction of the pillar was approved by the emperor Charles VI. in 1725, the foundation stone was laid down a year later. The town of Hradčany did not have enough finances, therefore the column was not completed and consecrated until 1736.

The Statue of the Immaculate Virgin Mary - Immaculata and the figures of saints on the railing and on the pillars of the obelisk were created by Ferdinand Maxmilián Brokoff between 1724-1728. After his death, his pupil Frantisek Ignac Weiss finished his work. The statues of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtěch, St. Karel Boromej, St. John of Nepomuk and St. Elizabeth of Thuringia, Saint Peter, St. Florian and St. Paul are standing around the pillar. The Sandstone statue of the Virgin Mary, 206 cm high, was gilded in 1884, then replaced by a copy by Ludwig Wurzel in 1894. The original is now stored in the Lapidarium at the Prague 7. The decorative stone bollard were installed around the sculpture.

Mariánský morový sloup uprostřed Hradčanského náměstí stojí v místě, kde se při velkém moru v letech 1713–1714 konaly bohoslužby pod širým nebem. Mohutný sloup z let 1724 – 1736 byl postaven obcí Hradčany jako poděkování za ukončení moru v letech 1713 – 1714. Stavbu tohoto sloupu schválil císař Karel VI. roku 1725, základní kámen byl položen o rok později. Město Hradčany nemělo dost financí, proto byl sloup dokončen a vysvěcen až roku 1736.

Sochu Neposkvrněné Panny Marie – Immaculaty a postavy světců na zábradlí a na pilířích obelisku vytvořil 1724-1728 Ferdinand Maxmilián Brokoff. Po jeho smrti dokončil dílo jeho žák František Ignác Weiss. Kolem soklu pilíře stojí sochy svatého Víta, Václava a Vojtěcha, na dolním podstavci svatý Karel Boromejský, svatý Jan Nepomucký a svatá Alžběta Durynská, která dává žebrákovi almužnu, dále svatý Petr, svatý Florián a svatý Pavel. Pískovcová socha Panny Marie, vysoká 206 cm, byla roku 1884 pozlacena, od roku 1894 je nahrazena kopií od Ludvíka Wurzela. Originál je dnes uložen v Lapidáriu na Pražském výstavišti. Kolem sousoší byly instalovány kamenné...

Hradčany Square (Czech: Hradčanské náměstí) is a square of several historical palaces. On the south is sitting for example Schwarzenegger Palace which is maintained by the National GALLERY and that is no surprise there is an ART EXHIBITION. The same on the North side of the Hradčany square is sitting Šternberk Palace maintained by the National Gallery of Prague and there is also nice Art Exhibition. On the North is sitting one of the Patios of the Prague Castle which is one of the entry get to the Prague Castle and also entry to visit the famous St. Vitus Cathedral. There is even more Palaces to visit with exhibitions and this Hradčany square can be use such a junction to take various walk around the historical places nearby to visit other historical places (i.e. Cathedrals, Churches, and Events etc.). This Hradčany Square represent a very strong historical and cultural place and that it is up to each visitor which way and how wish to spend his time whilst is on holidays. Any option you take whether to visits cathedrals or churches or take walk around or to visits the Prague castle or art exhibition it cannot be wrong decision, and will be not disappointment by any means. All historical places and cultural events are well managed and open to locals and tourists in bear mind the pandemic rules to follow but still manageable to have a good time. My personal tip is to take walk at earlier morning about 7.00am (or easiest hours) over winter time to explore the atmosphere under the old oil lamps which are mapping the walk from tram stop “Pohořelec” to the Hradčany square, and the oil lamps are quit unique and create even more historical atmosphere of visiting this...

Hradčany Square at night has a completely different atmosphere than during the day. When the crowds of tourists disperse and the streets are bathed in the soft glow of historic street lamps, the place truly comes to life with its majestic charm.

The view of the illuminated Prague Castle is breathtaking, as is the sight of St. Vitus Cathedral, which stands out even more in the darkness. The evening quiet makes the walk much more enjoyable, allowing you to fully take in the beauty and history of the place.

If you’re looking for a romantic spot for an evening stroll or just want to experience a bit of peace in the heart of Prague, Hradčany Square after dark is a...