Golden Lane
Golden Lane, or Zlatá ulička, is a place whose very name recalls its small, colorful houses and the crafts that once filled them. Built in the 16th century to house Rudolf II’s castle guards, the lane takes its later character from the goldsmiths who lived there in the 17th century. The houses, painted in bright colors, once stood in two rows until one side was demolished in the 19th century, leaving a single, narrow street of intimate façades. Today, Golden Lane is part of Prague Castle’s historic complex, with access controlled as part of the castle rings; visitors may enter with a fee, and free entry is offered after the interiors close. Within the lane stands a museum of medieval armory set in the site of a 14th‑century fortification, and the lane now hosts souvenir shops in many of the former dwellings. …
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