Powder Gate

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Powder Gate

 

Powder Gate

Built in the 15th century (at the site of an older 11th century gate, one of the original 13 gates of the old walled city), the Powder Gate in Prague is so named because it was used to hold gunpowder in the 17th century.

 

 

 

 

 

Bank building

 

 

 

 

Smetana Hall

 

a Art Nouveau hall

 

 

 

 


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