Emperor Rudolf II of Austria (who eventually moved to live permanently in Prague) did have alchemists living in the castle, but they occupied rooms inside the main structure, rather than living in the tiny houses of Golden Lane. Rudolf’s alchemists did most of their work inside the Mihulka Tower, which sits on the northern side of the castle. Winter Season Timings (November 1 – March 31) : Prague Castle Complex – From 6 AM till 10 PM. Historical Buildings – From 9 AM till 4 PM. Book a Prague Castle tour with a local guide here. Book Skip the Line Tickets to Prague Castle here. Phone: +420 224 373 368. Official website – hrad.cz. On the map: link . Cinemas and “live music” clubs thrive here as well. They’re also cheap. For example, the cost of taking in a current movie might run you $4.00 US. Speaking of music, the annual Prague Spring International Music Festival plays host to an eclectic array of musicians and musical styles from around the globe. Born in 1431, Vlad the Impaler, the allegedly real-life Count Dracula, never resided at Bran Castle. In fact, his connections with Transylvania are scant. Okay, truth be told, Vlad the Impaler never even set foot in Transylvania. But things do get interesting, as you might have suspected from the name “Impaler”. Eventually, these new prisons began to be called ‘castle dungeons’, which was an English adaptation of the old French words of ‘don-jon’. Remember that ‘don-jon’, in Medieval times, just meant a secured tower, or Great Keep. The dungeons of Dunajec Castle, in Poland. Credit: DaLee CC-BY-2.0. During the later Medieval period, castles This "castle" is so large that it is essentially a tiny walled city within Prague. It hosts the iconic cathedral as well as views of the city. The Eiffel Tower replica can also be seen at the premises. The view from the "castle" shows the contrasts between the charming old town to the bustling new town. Explore the Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge and parts of the Prague Castle complex that are accessible without an entry ticket. Lunch and drink (Czech food and beer), and a cruise along the river Vltava are also included. Tours depart daily at 10am throughout the year. From $81 per person. Book at Getyourguide.com. Until 1997, the cathedral was dedicated only to Saint Vitus, and is still commonly named only as St. Vitus Cathedral ( Czech: katedrála svatého Víta or svatovítská katedrála ). This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture, and is the largest and most important church in the country. Located within Prague Castle and EJfY916.