Tag: 16th Century

Finding Prague’s lost Old Town fortifications

Tourists from the New World chuckle when they read that Prague's New Town dates back to the 14th century. The New World barely existed in those days. Prague's Old Town Fortifications have been lost but if you know where to look, you can rediscover the medieval limits of the Old Town of Prague.
A photo of the Auberge de Baviere - Valletta, Malta

Maltese windows

When the Knights of Malta built Valletta in the seventeenth century, it was admired by all who saw it. We don’t realise that it took 400 years or so to
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A photo of the facade of the Municipal House - Prague, Czechia

The lost Royal Palace of Prague

Tourists mistake any old-looking structure as something which is ancient and "worthy of attention." Whether this is true or not, it's always worth looking into the detail of anything you see on your travels. This article focuses on Prague's magnificent Municipal House.
A photo of the Black Sun - Prague, Czechia

The Black Sun in medieval Prague

Tourists stroll along Prague’s Celetna street, heading to or from the beautiful Old Town Square. Those who look up and marvel at the art on the buildings facades will wonder what the symbol of a black sun means. This article explores its mythology and its connection, or otherwise, to Prague's mystical alchemical trail.