Tag: Alchemy

A photo of the facade of the House of the Golden Ship - Prague, Czechia

The Golden Ship of Prague

Wandering the back streets of Prague, it’s easy to forget you’re in a bustling city. Prague is like that – busy in one street but quiet and residential in another.
A photo of Hermes on the House of the Golden Wheel - Prague, Czechia

The Golden Wheel

The thoroughfare in Prague between the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square is always packed. As tourists cross the junction with Rytirska street, many don’t realise a alchemist’s symbol –
A photo of the building with the Golden Sun - Prague, Czechia

Prague’s Golden Sun

I’ve written about the Black Sun of Prague and the connection between esotericism and this symbol. Prague also features a Golden Sun on the facade of one its buildings too. (The
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.
A photo of the statue of mercury on the House of the Golden Angel - Prague, Czechia

This Golden Angel Hides a Mystical Prague Secret

Stand beneath the gilded figure on Celetná Street and you'll discover more than just beautiful baroque art. You'll be at the threshold of one of Europe's most intriguing alchemical mysteries – a divine messenger who has watched over travellers, merchants, and seekers of hidden knowledge for centuries.