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The Black Tower

4.6(502)out of 5 on GoogleClosed · opens 10:00📍 Hradčany · Praha 1

On the Castle side of the Vltava, in Hradčany — Castle District (Praha 1), The Black Tower is a monument. The address is 1, Jiřská 3, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany. It is roughly a 5-minute walk from Prague Castle.

It has no closing day. Across the week it opens as early as 10:00 and closes as late as 18:00. Its Google score is 4.6 out of 5, gathered from 502 reviews — a solid number of reviews.

Within walking distance: Terasa U Zlaté studně (1 min), Golden Well Hotel Prague (2 min) and U Hrocha (4 min). If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are Lobkowicz Palace (next door) and Golden Lane (1 min). See also Hradčany — Castle District or everything worth seeing in Prague.

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Frequently asked

What are the opening hours at The Black Tower?

The hours published on Google are: Monday: 10:00–18:00; Tuesday: 10:00–18:00; Wednesday: 10:00–18:00; Thursday: 10:00–18:00; Friday: 10:00–18:00; Saturday: 10:00–18:00; Sunday: 10:00–18:00. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.

Where is The Black Tower?

The address is 1, Jiřská 3, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, in Hradčany (District Praha 1).

Is The Black Tower worth visiting?

It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 502 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.

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