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Powder Tower

🇨🇿 Czech Republic · 15th century

Powder Tower in the Czech Republic
Photo: A.Savin · FAL · Wikimedia Commons

The Powder Tower or Powder Gate (Czech: Prašná brána) is a Gothic tower in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of the original city gates. It separates the Old Town from the New Town.

Powder Tower, as with many historical sites in Prague, undergoes periodic preservation and restoration. The most recent treatment began Summer 2024 and is scheduled to be completed in October. Jiří Pospíšil, Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism stated, ”It is our duty to take care of Prague’s heritage buildings, which are a symbol of Prague and the legacy of our ancestors… Now, in cooperation with Prague City Tourism, we are starting the repair of the Powder Tower, and I am very happy that the tower will have a literal new coat.”

Text adapted from “Powder Tower, Prague” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Powder Tower ranks #300 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #5 of the 184 mapped in Czech Republic. Founded 1475, it is older than 46% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 410 atlas entries founded in the 15th century. See how Czech Republic compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Powder Tower?

Powder Tower stands in the Czech Republic, at 50.08722°, 14.42778°.

When was Powder Tower built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1475. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Powder Tower?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #300 of 7,044 worldwide, and #5 in the Czech Republic. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Powder Tower?

Kinsky Palace, about 1 km away.

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