Have you ever looked up at a wall and felt a whisper of history? Right here, in front of us, stands a grand, old bastion, a survivor of a time when Prague was a city under siege. We are looking at the Bastion of St. Elizabeth. There it is, in the middle of the bustling modern capital, a fragment of the old city walls, built in the 14th century to defend Prague against invaders. This imposing bastion, once part of a 3.5-kilometer-long wall, was built by Charles IV, the Bohemian king. This bastion, named for the Saint Elizabeth, was a defensive marvel. But the bastion itself is not the only story. You see this chapel, built during the 18th century, incorporated into the bastion? It is a beautiful niche chapel, designed to provide a peaceful spot for reflection. Nowadays, it boasts a contemporary art installation. Imagine yourself standing here in the 17th century, with the sounds of war ringing in your ears, and looking out towards the rolling hills. You can almost feel the chill of fear mixed with the determination of the defenders. But nowadays, this is a place of tranquility, where you can imagine the pulse of Prague during its long and changing history.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to