This frequently repaired Gothic Gate reminds us of the time when the Royal Court Palace used to stand here and the Gate formed an entrance into the Old Town. The Powder Tower is one of the 13 original fortified gates to the Old Town and today stands isolated next to the art nouveau Municipal House (whose interior was partially designed by Alphons Mucha.) The 65metres tall Powder Tower dates back to 1475 during the reign of King Vladislav II Jagiello. It was being built to form one of the 13 entrances to the Old Town however in 1483 it was left unfinished because the king moved to Prague Castle. The present gothic look was shaped 200 years later. The exterior decorations, gravely damaged during the occupation of Prague in 1757 were reconstructed together with the Gate in 1876. The gate acquired its name in the 17th century because it was used for storing gunpowder. The Tower is the duplicate copy of the original tower which can be seen at the Charles Bridge.

There is also a small exhibition about the tower and it is open for great views of the city.

Address: Na Prikope, Prague 1,
Opening hours: Apr—Oct daily 10-6, Tue—Sun 9-5, closed in winter
Admission: 50 CZK, reduced 40 CZK