Architectural styles
What is the main architectural style of St. Vitus Cathedral?
Gothic
In which century was the Prague Castle founded?
9th century
Who established Prague's New Town?
Charles IV
Where can we find the House at the Two Suns?
Neruda street
Why is the Prague Castle listed in the Guiness Book of World Records?
largest ancient castle complex still in use
What is the architectural style of St. Nicholas Church in Lesser Town?
Baroque
When was the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral concluded?
a) 1395 b) 1489 c) 1889 d) 1929
d) 1929
According to the legend, who created Golem?
Rabbi Loew
Where are the Czech Crown Jewels kept?
St Vitus Cathedral
Whose memorial can we see in the Old Town Square?
Jan Hus
What is the architectural style of the Municipal House?
Art Nouveau
When was Charles University established?
1348
Who is the author of some of the stain glass windows in St Vitus Cathedral as well as the wall paintings inside the Municipal House?
Alfonz Mucha
Where can we find the famous statue of Jan of Nepomuk which people touch for good fortune?
Charles Bridge
According to legend, who learned to play the violin when imprisoned in Prague Castle?
Dalibor of Kozojedy
What is the architectural style of the House at the Black Madona?
Cubism
When was the Petřín funicular first opened?
a) 1827 b) 1865 c) 1891 d) 1919
c) 1891
Who saved over 600 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia by sending them to Britain by special trains?
Sir Nicholas Winton
Where in Prague can we see the statues of the Crawling Babies? (2 places)
Kampa, Žižkov Tower
Name at least 2 sculptures by David Černý which we can see in Prague.
Crawling Babies, St Wenceslas Riding Upside Down, Butterfly Effect RAF Planes, Franz Kafka's Rotating Head, Streams (Peeing Men)
What is the architectural style of the National Museum as well as the National Theatre?
Renaissance Revival
When did the Jews in Prague enjoy the greatest freedom? - Under the rule of
a) Charles IV, b) Rudolph II, c) Joseph II, d) Maria Theresa
c) Joseph II (hence the official name of the quarter - Josefov)
Who is the autor of the statue of St Wenceslas on Wenceslas Square?
Josef Václav Myslbek
Which theatre hosted the premier of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni?
The Estates Theatre
Which religious order owns the Strahov Monastery?
Premonstratensian order