#hradčany

[theodoreangelos]

Statue of St. John of Nepomuk, Černínská 5, Hradčany, 118 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého, Černínská 5, Hradčany, 118 00 Praha 1, Česká republika Statue des Heiligen Johannes von Nepomuk, Černínská 5, Hradschin, 118 00 Prag 1, Tschechische Republik

[howamidrivinginlimbo]

View over Prague from the Hradčany district

[artisthomes]

Josef Sudek's home near Hradčany, Prague, Czechia

[atomicstarburstlabware]

Radnické Shody, Prague

[kilometermacher]

Tschechische Republik von West nach Ost, Teil 2

[random-brushstrokes]

Luděk Marold - Lonely (On the Hradčany Ramp), 1889

[mioritic]

A (small and blurry) photograph of a group of young people gathered around Čeněk Vosmík's statue of Saint Wenceslas in Hradčany Square (Hradčanské náměstí) near Prague Castle (Prague, Czechoslovakia). Undated, probably mid-to-late 1920s. Possibly a group of Romanian tourists?

Personal collection; found in Bucharest, August 2024.

[power-chords]

In Prague Paul Celan, 1963

In Prague The half death, suckled plump on our life, lay ash-image-true all around us—

we too went on drinking, soul-crossed, two daggers, sewn into heavenstones, wornblood-born in the night bed,

larger and larger we grew through one another, there was no more name for what drove us (one of the thirty— how many was my living shadow that climbed the madness stairs up to you?)

a tower the Half built into Wither, a Hradčany out of pure goldmakers—No,

Bone Hebrew, ground down to sperm, ran through the hourglass we swam through, two dreams now, tolling counter time, in the squares.

[amymbona]

Oh, this looks very unusual and extravagant. Deconstructivism!! I’ve always wanted to visit Prague, I think it’s not bad there. Although I think you can find something wonderful everywhere and every country, every city is unique in its own way, there is no place that doesn’t have some amazing twist. In my dreams, I would go on a trip around the world, if not a world trip, then a European trip. There is a lot to see here 😊

Prague is wonderful, especially the historical part! I'd recommend visiting the Prague castle and Hradčany, as that is the oldest and probably most important part of the city, considering its history and overall impact. Here's a presentation that I made about the most significant and well known points of interest if you'd like to learn something :33333

[punk-in-metal-detector]

no tak jasný, vem pankáče na trip na Hradčany bez předešlého varování, rozhodně nebude kontrola detektorem kovu největší shitshow co tam kdy měli

[howamidrivinginlimbo]

The street Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) in the Prague Castle complex

There are different interpretations as to why the street is called that way, like goldsmiths or alchemists living here in the 16th century, or the castle guards having golden embroidery on their uniforms. However, it was one of the poorest parts of Hradčany, so it was possibly an ironic name.

[comoland]

[사진여행자] 보헤미안의 고향 체코, 흐라드찬스케 광장 Hradčany Square, Czech Prague

프라하 성의 정문앞 광장. 가는 길에 스트라호프 수도원을 지나고, 광장 한 쪽엔 새하얀 대주교 궁전도 볼 수 있다. 프라하성 정문 경비병 교대식을 하는 장면도 볼 수 있다. 가장 압도적인 장면은 프라하성 정문 금속 조각이다. 거인족 타이탄을 제압하는 신의 모습을 조각했다고 하지만 실제로는 오스트리아 합스부르크에 의해 핍박받는 체코 민족을 나타낸 것이라고 한다.

#사진여행자 #유럽 #체코 #보헤미아 #프라하 #흐라드찬스케광장 #czech #prague #praha #Hradčany

[viviendopraga]

La 12ª edición del Signal Festival y el Castillo de Praga se presenta como uno de los eventos más esperados del año en la capital checa. Desde el 10 hasta el 13 de octubre de 2024, la ciudad de Praga será nuevamente el escenario de esta impresionante celebración de la cultura digital y creativa. Donde el arte contemporáneo transformará su arquitectura histórica. El Castillo de Praga como protagonista por primera vez Por primera vez en su historia, el Castillo de Praga formará parte del recorrido del Signal Festival, uno de los mayores festivales de arte visual en Europa. Este año, los organizadores han decidido incluir este emblemático espacio en una de las rutas del festival. Lo que supone un hito importante para esta edición. La ruta por Hradčany comenzará en el Salón de Equitación del Castillo de Praga. Y recorrerá lugares tan icónicos como los palacios de la plaza Hradčany y los Jardines del Sur. Que estarán iluminados y abiertos al público durante la noche. El recorrido finalizará en la galería Kunsthalle Praha, donde los visitantes podrán disfrutar de instalaciones únicas y deslumbrantes. Dos rutas para explorar el arte visual Este año, el festival ofrece dos rutas diferenciadas. La primera, en el entorno del Castillo de Praga y sus alrededores. Y la segunda, que llevará a los visitantes por el centro de Praga y la Ciudad Vieja. En total, se presentarán 22 instalaciones, de las cuales 15 serán de libre acceso. Lo que refleja el compromiso del festival de hacer el arte accesible para todos. Entre las obras más destacadas se encuentra la instalación en el Palacio Šternberk, donde se podrá admirar el trabajo de Jiří Příhoda. En el Palacio Arzobispal, el reconocido artista Filip Hodas ha creado una proyección de videomapping titulada Eternal Recurrence, que utiliza la fachada de este histórico edificio como un lienzo monumental. Obras internacionales y colaboraciones destacadas El Signal Festival 2024 no solo contará con artistas checos, sino también con la participación de creadores de diversos países como España, Estados Unidos, China y Corea del Sur. Una de las colaboraciones más esperadas es la del dúo hispano-danés Desilence, que transformará la Biblioteca Municipal de Praga en un espectáculo visual impresionante con su obra The Rhythm of the Ocean. Esta proyección convertirá la fachada de la biblioteca en un paisaje submarino dinámico y lleno de vida. Acompañando esta instalación, la música de la pionera electrónica Suzanne Ciani, nominada al Grammy, creará una experiencia multisensorial para los espectadores. Este espectáculo busca hacer reflexionar sobre la fuerza y belleza del océano, y su crucial papel en el equilibrio climático del planeta. Una experiencia inmersiva en la cultura digital Este año, el festival también ofrecerá experiencias inmersivas únicas. El Refectorio Barroco del Monasterio Dominicano albergará una instalación sonora a cargo del pionero del arte sonoro Bill Fontana. Su obra Silent Echoes promete sorprender a los asistentes con una experiencia acústica que explora los ecos del pasado en un entorno cargado de historia. Por su parte, el estudio londinense United Visual Artists (UVA) presentará en colaboración con Kunsthalle Praha el proyecto Strange Attractors. Una instalación multimedia que combina péndulos cinéticos con elementos visuales y sonoros que fascinarán a todos los que la visiten. El Signal Forum Una de las novedades de este año es el Signal Forum, una plataforma de formación y networking que reunirá a profesionales del arte, la ciencia y la tecnología. Este foro se celebrará los días 11 y 12 de octubre en el Centro de Arquitectura y Planificación Metropolitana de Praga. Será un espacio donde la innovación y la creatividad se darán la mano para explorar las tendencias más avanzadas de la cultura digital del siglo XXI. Con la participación de líderes de diferentes disciplinas, este foro ofrecerá una oportunidad única para debatir sobre las intersecciones entre el arte, la tecnología y la ciencia.

Para los asistentes al Signal Festival, esta será una oportunidad de oro para profundizar en las ideas que impulsan el festival. Praga iluminada La 12ª edición del Signal Festival que este año contará con el Castillo de Praga, se ha convertido en un referente no solo en Praga, sino en toda Europa. Con el apoyo de la ciudad y del Ministerio de Cultura checo, este evento ha atraído a miles de visitantes desde su creación en 2012. Cada año, el festival invita a los espectadores a redescubrir la ciudad a través del arte y la tecnología, iluminando algunos de los edificios más importantes de Praga. Este 2024, el festival promete ser una experiencia inolvidable. Con el Castillo de Praga como uno de sus nuevos escenarios, la ciudad se llenará de luz, cultura y creatividad. La mezcla de arte digital y arquitectura histórica hará que cada instalación cobre una dimensión única, transformando la forma en que los visitantes ven y sienten los espacios más icónicos de la capital checa. No te pierdas la oportunidad de disfrutar de este espectacular evento en uno de los monumentos más importantes de Praga. ¡Ven y descubre el Signal Festival 2024!

[kilometermacher]

Tschechische Republik von West nach Ost, Teil 1

[random-brushstrokes]

Tavík František Šimon (1877-1942) - View of Hradčany from the waterfront

[weirdestbooks]

Defenestrations (Wattpad | Ao3)

Hradčany Castle, Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia, Holy Roman Empire

May 28, 1618

Bohemia stared down the Holy Roman Empire as he entered the room, followed by four of his Catholic deputies. His gray eyes swept the room, taking stock of everything before they focused on the kingdom and met her gaze. 

“Hello, Bohemia,” he said. Bohemia gritted her teeth, trying to prevent herself from saying something she would regret and that would make this situation worse. 

It was harder than it looked. Bohemia hated politics sometimes. There was all the subterfuge and hiding what you really believed and felt until you couldn’t hold it back any longer, and then things exploded into war.

Hopefully, this would end up triggering a war, and Bohemia would most likely be declared in open rebellion. Maybe that’s what was needed. But still, she needed to prove a point and prove the point she would. After all, this city was the site of several defenestrations before, so it was only fitting to make it the site of another. 

“Hello, Holy Roman Empire. I'm sure you know what we are here to talk about,” Bohemia said, hoping the empire would not try to play the innocent, unknowing man who was being unjustly accused of something he didn’t know was wrong.

Empires loved pretending they were innocent of everything. This was infuriating for non-empires who had to deal with it. They were ignored, walked over, and expected to remain doormats to them. It was especially worse for Bohemia because, as a member of the Holy Roman Empire, she technically had to obey him.

Technically. 

“You are upset about the closing of the churches, are you not?” Holy Roman Empire asked. 

“Yes, I am. Emperor Rudolf II promised us religious freedoms in the Majestätsbrief. Emperor Ferdinand II violated those promises by closing the Protestant churches after promising to respect the Majestätsbrief. Then he gave the land to the Catholic Church and arrested those who tried to protest what he did.” Bohemia stated, feeling her confidence grow as she spoke.

“They were disturbing the peace and trying to obstruct the work of God.” Holy Roman Empire cut in. Bohemia ignored him and continued to speak.

“Then, we ask you to release those who were wrongfully arrested, who were arrested in the protest, and we tell you emperor about how he is infringing their rights to own property and to enjoy the freedom of worship. And you refuse and deny everything. You are clearly ignoring the Majestätsbrief and what it promised us.” Bohemia said, standing up. Holy Roman Empire raised an eyebrow.

“Is that the reason for the large crowd outside?” He asked, his voice cold, as he refused to show any emotion to anything. It was more infuriating than him just being an asshole.

“It’s a demonstration. My people and I won't take your violation of our rights lying down, which brings me to another topic. Did Emperor Ferdinand II order us to bow to his will on pain of death, and did you Catholic deputies encourage him to adopt this stance?” Bohemia asked. The Holy Roman Empire laughed.

“You really are desperate for a reason to revolt, are you? Fine, we’ll satisfy your needs. My deputies will prove their innocence, and then we can all leave, and you can end your demonstration.” He said, gesturing towards the first of his deputies to speak. Bohemia felt her fists clench and tried to stay calm. Being rash would do her no good here. 

Bohemia made eye contact with Holy Roman Empire, who just smiled at her as his deputy spoke. Bohemia wasn’t paying much attention to what the deputies were saying. That’s why some of her Protestant leaders were here, to take care of the trial. Bohemia was here to show solidarity, but now it seems she’s been put in charge of watching Holy Roman Empire, who looked so smug about everything that it was insufferable.

Once the four Catholic deputies had finished giving their reports, the leaders Bohemia had with her decided who was guilty and who was innocent. Much to her disappointment, Adam II von Sternberg and Matthew Leopold Popel Lobkowitz were found innocent and allowed to leave. 

Hopefully, the crowd left them alone. If not, that didn’t bother her that much.

But that did leave us with three enemies up here. Holy Roman Empire, Count Jaroslav Bořita of Martinice and Count Vilem Slavata of Chlum. 

“Now, what do you plan to do? You’ve declared them ‘guilty,’ but you don't have the power to put them in jail or enforce that sentence. Just back down. It’ll make things easier for us all.” Holy Roman Empire said.

“You want to go back down? Well, that can be arranged,” Bohemia said, standing up. Holy Roman Empire looked at me confused.

“What do you mean?”

“I'm going to defenestrate you,” Bohemia repeated before she and her leaders got hold of the two men while Holy Roman Empire disappeared on them.

“Coward.” Bohemia spat out, “At least we still get to throw the other two out the window.” 

She turned back to face the Prostant Leaders, smiling as she watched them throw the two men out the window. She walked over to the window, and much to her surprise, both of them were still alive. 

“Dammit.” She muttered.

Both were alive, even if one was being carried away by his servants, and Bohemia didn’t get to throw the Holy Roman Empire out the window like she wanted.

But still, she achieved her one goal.

Making a statement.