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The colourful, little houses in Golden Lane were built, in 1597, by order of Emperor Rudolph II, in order to house his top marksmen and their families, as these were the men who would protect him from his enemies, and he had a lot!
So, it might have been called Sniper Alley, but later it housed alchemists and goldsmiths. Hence the name, Golden Lane.
The most interesting twentieth century resident was Franz Kafka's sister, Otla, who lived at No. 22. It was while Kafka was staying there, in 1917, that he got the inspiration to write, "The Castle". As you try to find your way out through the narrow streets and dead-ends, you can see why.
Today, the tiny houses are used as gift shops and Golden Lane is possibly the most crowded street in Prague. As I was taking this picture, I could hear Italian, French, German, Japanese, Cantonese and even English being spoken by the jostling crowd of tourists all around me. Leave a Comment Directions: As you enter Prague Castle through the Eastern Gate, Golden Lane is on your right, running alongside the castle wall. You have to turn right, right and left to reach it!
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The Golden Lane is narrow street located within the castle complex. Here you will see some small, colourful, crooked cottages that were built into the castle wall in the 16th century.
They were home to goldsmiths, hence the name of the street. Having their business located at the castle helped them to avoid paying 'guild dues' in town.
Today the cottages are filled with shops to tempt us tourists. Leave a Comment Directions: Nearest metro: Malostranska or HradcanskaWebsite: www.hrad.cz
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Inside the Castle grounds is the lovely Golden Lane. It has beautifully restored houses that were lived in by wealthy Czech people including Franz Kafka. (he lived in the blue house - No 22)
Now they house tourist shops selling paintings and other arts and crafts. It is a busy little lane and was not easy to take a photo without all the sightseers getting in the photo.
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This street of small houses called Golden Lane is inside the walls of the Castle. The houses or rooms are no more than 2 m in depth and originated as stalls for the artisans and crafstmen of past centuries. Among the craftsmen were makers of gold artifacts, hence the name Golden Lane. Leave a Comment
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The Golden Lane, one of the more picturesque streets, named after the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th century. The tiny, brightly painted houses that line only one side were built in the late 1500s for castle guards. A century later, the goldsmiths moved in. Franz Kafka once lived in No. 22.
In the lane you can enjoy the many shops that occupy the picturesque houses today - and you can also enjoy a wonderful view of the city from a point which you reach via the stairs at the eastern end of the lane.-
La Callejuela de Oro, una de las calles más pintorescas de Praga, fue nombrada de esa manera, porque allí vivieron los orfebres del palacio, en el Siglo XVII. Esta angosta callecita, con casas brillantemente pintadas y construídas solo de un lado de la calle, fueron construídas al final de los años 1500 por los guardias del castillo. Un siglo después los orfebres se mudaron allí. Franz Kafka vivió un tiempo en el número 22.
En la callejuela hay muchos negocios que ocupan las pintorescas casitas y se puede disfrutar de una bella vista de la ciudad desde un mirador, que se encuentra siguiendo las escaleras, al final, lado este de la calle Leave a Comment
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This picture took a long time to come to life, because so many people were passing in front of me.
My desire was to show you how small these houses are.
These small houses were built in the gothic fortification, the 16th century homes of castle riflemen and craftsmen.
The landmark here is a pub were I suggest you order a gluhwein (hot red wine) at about 40 Kc Leave a Comment
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Named after the goldsmids working here in the 17th century, Golden Lane also housed the king Rudolf II's crossbow archers (hence the attraction in Kafka's house). However in the 19th century this lovely street was inhabited by criminals and the poor and it had to wait for the past century for a thorough clean up to its present state.
Even in mid November and with an entrance the Golden Lane is overcrowded.
Yet still worth a visit.
In the beginning of the street you'll find the house of Kafka, well actually he just stayed a few months here with his sister, but it sells Leave a Comment
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Golden Lane is a short, little street with colorful houses that were built during the 16th century. First they were occupied by the sharpshooters of the castle, then squatters and later by some famous artists like Franz Kafka. Most of them serve as souvenir shops now and the street is constantly full of tourists. I enjoyed the visit in 1997, but was disappointed to return some years later to find out that one has to pay now to visit the street. Leave a Comment
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Dont just wander down the street, go into the house at the top end and up the stairs, there is a huge corridor with many suits of armour and costumes dating back years you can even try your hand at cross bow shooting, many artifacts for sale also. Very unexpected. Leave a Comment
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This picturesque street is part of the castle area. In the past these tiny houses were inhabited by the castle servants. Nowadays the dwellings house tourist shops and cafes. The house No. 22 was inhabited by the sister of writer Franz Kafka. Leave a Comment Directions: The Golden Lane (Zlata ulicka) is located next to the fortification wall of Prague Castle. Metro: Malostranska (line A)Website: http://www.hrad.cz
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