Thunovská Street.
Thunovská Street is one of the prettiest streets in Prague since its medieval aspect was preserved. It connects the western part of the area of the Church of the Virgin Mary with Tomášská street on the east side. Connected to it are also the castle stairs leading to Hradčasnké Square. It measures about 350 meters. The current name of the street, which has been officially in use since 1870, was derived from Thunovský Palace, No. 180/14, which is currently used by the British Embassy.
In the past, this place was called a Kavčí Mountain. In the 14th century the street was called ‘Pod Stupni’ - Below the Stair, after the stairs that led to the Prague Castle. In the 18th century, the lower part was called Sklenářská (Glassworker Street) after the local artisans, and also Farní (Vicarage Street), after the Vicarage of the St Nicholas Church.
Thunovská Street is one of the most impressive places of old Prague since its medieval character was preserved. It is arched with three arches in three different places and it used for vehicular traffic only partially. It is mostly used by tourists as an access way to Prague Castle.
Vojan Gardens (Vojanovy sady)
The garden is considered the oldest partially preserved garden in Prague. Its melancholy seems to have survived from the Middle Ages, when it was founded as a monastery garden. Here you can find peace from the bustle of the city, near a small lake in the shade of trees to rest on a bench and admire the stalactites decorate the chapel of St. Elijah with wall paintings and sundial from the 17th century. A wide staircase at the end of the garden leads to the observation terrace with benches and rose pergolas.
Visit the Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself most likely performed
The late Baroque aristocratic palace is located by the Charles Bridge. This is also the palace where Miloš Forman in 1983 filmed parts of his Oscar winning flm Amadeus. Built on Roman and Gothic foundations, in 1735 Prince Heinrich Paul Mansfeld bought a palace on the Royal Route and rebuilt it to the representative residence.
The four wing building features sculptures on the portal (coat-of-arms of Prince Mansfeld, vases and angels) and a fountain with a statue of Neptune in the courtyard.
The interior of Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace stands out for its magnificent main (dance) hall, so called "Piano Nobile" decorated by beautiful fresco paintings depicting Olympian gods.