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The Golden Lane in Prague Castle is probably the most famous street in the Czech capital and one of the top 10 sights in Prague<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this complete guide to the Golden Lane, you’ll learn all about the sights and history, as well as helpful information about directions, tickets, and tours.<\/p>\n

What Can I Do on the Golden Lane?<\/h2>\n

The Golden Lane, also known as Alchemists’ Lane or Goldmakers’ Lane, is part of Prague Castle<\/a> and has become one of the most visited attractions within the castle complex.<\/p>\n

The historical street from the 16th century is famous mainly for the reason that the alchemists supported by Emperor Rudolf II are said to have worked here to unravel the mystery of the artificial production of gold as well as to find the philosopher’s stone.<\/p>\n

Visitors can see the dozen or so houses that line the street, which is almost 100 meters long. Walking along the picturesque street, visitors can follow the traces of former inhabitants and see how the working class of Prague lived in the 16th century.<\/p>\n

The medieval interiors can be admired as well as the exhibitions, which are presented in the colorful houses and illustrate the life on Alchemist’s Lane from 1600 to 1956. Especially exciting are the exhibitions of medieval armor and torture objects, which are displayed in the long battlement on the 1st floor above the alley.<\/p>\n

Many of the historic houses also serve today as souvenir <\/a>or craft stores. Some also offer medieval activities such as crossbow shooting.<\/p>\n

Those who wish can reach the terrace in front of the Daliborka Tower via the stairs in house No. 12. The cannon tower served as a prison until 1781 and can also be visited as part of a sightseeing tour.<\/p>\n

Special Houses<\/h3>\n

Franz Kafka Residence:<\/strong> One of the most famous houses is the house with the number 22, where the writer Franz Kafka lived and worked from 1916 to 1917.Jaroslav Seifert Residence:<\/strong> Another former resident of the Golden Lane is Jaroslav Seifert, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1984.House No. 12: <\/strong>Poets and writers such as V\u00edt\u011bzslav Nezval u Ji\u0159\u00edho Ma\u0159\u00e1nka, Franti\u0161ek Halas, and Jaroslav Seifert used to meet in this residential house.House No. 13:<\/strong> House No. 13 gives an insight into the life of a castle gunner.House No. 14: <\/strong>The famous fortune teller, Matylda Pr\u016f\u0161ov\u00e1, lived here.<\/p>\n

Admission, Tickets, and Guided Tours<\/h2>\n

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