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Matthias Gate
On the Castle side of the Vltava, in Malá Strana (Praha 1), Matthias Gate is a monument. The address is První nádvoří Pražského hradu, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany. Its Google score is 4.7 out of 5, gathered from 1,521 reviews — a solid number of reviews.
It sits in the top third of the monuments we list in Malá Strana. Across the whole city, that score puts it in the top 25% of the monuments we list. It is open around the clock.
Within walking distance: Kuchyň (1 min), Kaférna (2 min) and Hotel Residence Green Lobster (2 min). It is roughly a 5-minute walk from Prague Castle. If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are Statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, Prague (1 min) and Šternberský Palace (2 min). See also Malá Strana or everything worth seeing in Prague.
Where to stay nearby
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Frequently asked
What are the opening hours at Matthias Gate?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 00:00–23:59; Tuesday: 00:00–23:59; Wednesday: 00:00–23:59; Thursday: 00:00–23:59; Friday: 00:00–23:59; Saturday: 00:00–23:59; Sunday: 00:00–23:59. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.
Where is Matthias Gate?
The address is První nádvoří Pražského hradu, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, in Malá Strana (District Praha 1).
Is Matthias Gate worth visiting?
It holds 4.7 out of 5 from 1,521 Google reviews — a strong score for a attraction in Prague. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
