Matthias Gate — Attraction in Prague

Ceremonial entrance gate to the Prague Castle from the 1st to the 2nd courtyard was, according to the Latin inscription, probably completed in 1614 under the reign of Emperor Matthias I. Hence it´s name. At present, it is considered as an artwork of architect Giovanni Maria Filippi. It originally stood loose and had the character of a triumphal arc, but in the years 1763-71 it was surrounded by buildings of a court of honor. From the gate the Pacassi´s staircase rises to the right leading to today's halls, the most important of ´em are the Throne, Brožík´s, Mirror, Music and Community Hall. The staircase to the left of the gate takes you through the Column hall with Rothmayer Hall to the large halls of the North Wing of Prague´s Castle.

Slavnostní vstupní brána do Pražského hradu ze západu, z I. na II. nádvoří byla podle latinského nápisu pravděpodobně dokončena v roce 1614 za vlády císaře Matyáše I. Odtud i její pojmenování. V současnosti je za jejího architekta považován Ital Giovanni Maria Filippi. Původně stála volně a měla charakter triumfálního oblouku, až v letech 1763–71 byla obestavěna budovami čestného dvora. Z brány stoupá vpravo Pacassiho schodiště, které vede do dnešních reprezentačních sálů, k nejvýznamnějším patří Trůnní, Brožíkův, Zrcadlový, Hudební a Společenský sál. Vlevo z brány vychází sloupová síň s Rothmayerovým sálem do velkých sálů...

מקום יפה, בחלקה העליון והמערבי של מצודת פראג המרהיבה. במקום זה מתקיים טקס החלפת המשמר הרפובליקני של המצודה. בכיכר שלפניו, מתקיימות הופעות רחוב של נגנים ואמנים שונים, וגם תושבים בלבוש מסורתי מציעים למטיילים ללבוש בגדי מלוכה ולהצטלם איתם בוריאציות שונות. נחמד מאוד. מעבר לחומה שבצד המצוד מתגלה נוף עוצר נשימה של העיר פראג. לא תפסיקו לצלם. Beautiful place, on the upper and western sides of the magnificent Prague Castle. Instead, there is a ceremony to replace the Republican guard of the fortress. In the square in front of him there are street performances by various musicians and artists, and residents in traditional garb offer travelers to wear royal clothes and photograph with them in different variations. Very nice. Beyond the wall on the side of the hunt is a breathtaking view of the city of Prague. Do not stop...

Matthias Gate (1614) stands as the ceremonial entrance to Prague Castle’s first courtyard. Designed by Giovanni Maria Filippi, it was commissioned by Rudolf II and finished under his brother Matthias I, marking the first Baroque structure in Bohemia. Conceived as a free-standing triumphal arch linking the first and second courtyards, it redefined the approach to the castle. The pylons and wrought lattice set the stage for processions, while the later addition of the “Fighting Giants” statues turned the gateway into theatre — Baroque power expressed through bodies locked in struggle. The hourly changing of the guard adds a modern ritual to this...