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Climb the "Bull Staircase" at the Prague Castle

8/24/2015

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The Prague Castle is indeed an architectural treasure of the Czech Republic. Among countless treasures of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Empire architecture of Prague Castle, you can find intriguining pieces of modern architecture. One of my favorites is Bull Staircase by architect Jože Plecnik of Slovenia.

You can enter the staircase through a beautiful entry next to the Cathedral - in the 3rd Courtyard - and climb down to "At the Ramparts" Garden. The staircase was built in 1929-1931. Design of the staircase is influenced by ancient Minoan art and its name is derived from bronze bulls holding the roof of the northern staircase entrance.
Take your time going down the staircase. As you enter it, you will leave the enclosed courtyard and enter the open space of the spacious castle gardens. A wonderful view will open up in front of you. I enjoy the interaction of the old and the new in architecture and appreciate this staircase of one of Plecnik masterpieces. It fits seamlessly into the surrounding architecture. Yet, it stands out.
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If you love architecture, take a moment to admire this lovely architectural gem.
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