Prague Castle stands as one of the most significant monuments in Central Europe, holding centuries of royal history within its sprawling walls.
This quiz looks at the landmark’s varied architectural styles, the famous residents who lived inside, and its record-breaking scale as a castle complex.
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In which country is Prague Castle located?
Slovakia
Slovakia
Austria
Austria
Hungary
Hungary
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Prague Castle has historically served as the seat of the rulers of which former kingdom?
Slovakia
Slovakia
Silesia
Silesia
Bohemia
Bohemia
Moravia
Moravia
St. Vitus Cathedral, located within Prague Castle, is a prominent example of which architectural style?
Gothic
Gothic
Romanesque
Romanesque
Renaissance
Renaissance
Baroque
Baroque
According to the Guinness World Records, what title does Prague Castle hold?
The world’s oldest functional library
The world’s oldest functional library
The world’s longest pedestrian bridge
The world’s longest pedestrian bridge
The world’s tallest stone tower
The world’s tallest stone tower
The world’s largest ancient castle complex
The world’s largest ancient castle complex
Which Holy Roman Emperor commissioned the building of the present-day St. Vitus Cathedral in 1344?
Rudolf II
Rudolf II
Ottokar II
Ottokar II
Charles IV
Charles IV
Wenceslaus the Good
Wenceslaus the Good
Which street inside the castle complex is famous for its small, brightly colored houses where goldsmiths once lived?
The Castle Ramparts
The Castle Ramparts
The Golden Lane
The Golden Lane
The Royal Pathway
The Royal Pathway
The Defenestration Path
The Defenestration Path
Around which century was the first walled building at the site of Prague Castle founded?
10th century
10th century
11th century
11th century
9th century
9th century
8th century
8th century
Which late Gothic interior is famous for its elaborate vaulted ceiling and was historically used for jousting tournaments?
The Rudolf Gallery
The Rudolf Gallery
Spanish Hall
Spanish Hall
Vladislav Hall
Vladislav Hall
The Throne Room
The Throne Room
What historical event in 1618, which helped trigger the Thirty Years’ War, took place at Prague Castle?
The Silver Rebellion
The Silver Rebellion
The Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution
The Hussite Uprising
The Hussite Uprising
Defenestration of Prague
Defenestration of Prague
Which architect took over the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral after the death of Matthias of Arras?
Benedikt Ried
Benedikt Ried
Matthias of Arras
Matthias of Arras
Christopher Dienzenhofer
Christopher Dienzenhofer
Peter Parler
Peter Parler
Prague Castle is historically linked to the Old Town via which famous landmark?
Old Town Square
Old Town Square
Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge
Vyšehrad Fortress
Vyšehrad Fortress
Petřín Hill
Petřín Hill
For several centuries, Prague Castle served as a royal residence for rulers of which dynastic house?
House of Bourbon
House of Bourbon
House of Romanov
House of Romanov
House of Tudor
House of Tudor
House of Habsburg
House of Habsburg
Which chapel within St. Vitus Cathedral contains the tomb of the patron saint of the Czech lands?
The Royal Crypt
The Royal Crypt
The Sacristy
The Sacristy
Saint Wenceslaus Chapel
Saint Wenceslaus Chapel
The Cathedral Treasury
The Cathedral Treasury
Which famous author lived in a house on the Golden Lane for a short period?
Karel Čapek
Karel Čapek
Milan Kundera
Milan Kundera
Jaroslav Seifert
Jaroslav Seifert
Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka
Which renowned Art Nouveau artist designed the famous stained-glass window in the northern part of St. Vitus Cathedral?
Alphonse Mucha
Alphonse Mucha
Josef Lada
Josef Lada
František Kupka
František Kupka
Jan Zrzavý
Jan Zrzavý
Approximately how long did it take to complete the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral from start to finish?
500 years
500 years
450 years
450 years
550 years
550 years
600 years
600 years
Which tower in the Prague Castle complex was named after its first prisoner?
Daliborka Tower
Daliborka Tower
Black Tower
Black Tower
White Tower
White Tower
Mihulka Powder Tower
Mihulka Powder Tower
Which official’s office and residence is located within Prague Castle?
The Archbishop of Prague
The Archbishop of Prague
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
President of the Czech Republic
President of the Czech Republic
The Mayor of Prague
The Mayor of Prague
The Basilica of St. George, located within the castle grounds, is a significant example of which architectural style?
Neoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture
Byzantine architecture
Byzantine architecture
Baroque architecture
Baroque architecture
Romanesque architecture
Romanesque architecture
What significant Czech national symbols are securely kept in the Chamber of the Crown within St. Vitus Cathedral?
The National Archives
The National Archives
The Royal Art Gallery
The Royal Art Gallery
The Imperial Library
The Imperial Library
The Crown Jewels
The Crown Jewels
Although started in the 14th century, in which year was the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral finally completed?
1929
1929
1909
1909
1949
1949
1969
1969
Approximately how large is the area covered by the Prague Castle complex, contributing to its Guinness World Record?
70,000 square meters
70,000 square meters
80,000 square meters
80,000 square meters
90,000 square meters
90,000 square meters
60,000 square meters
60,000 square meters
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