Mostecká Street
Street in Prague
As you pass beneath the archway linking the twin Lesser Town Bridge Towers, you’ll emerge onto Mostecká Street—Prague’s historic connector between Charles Bridge and the Lesser Town Square. This narrow, cobbled lane has served as a ceremonial route for over 750 years, once part of the path used by Bohemian kings on their coronation journey. Lined with buildings that reflect centuries of changing style, the street is a vivid tapestry of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo façades. Keep an eye out for whimsical details still adorning many structures: a chained bear at No. 4, a bust of cellist Zelenka, an intricately carved bronze door at No. 17, and the three goats at No. 18—all reminders of Prague’s love of symbolism and storytelling.
Just past the bridge on the Malá Strana side, glance right and you’ll see a house marked with three painted ostriches. This Renaissance-era building once belonged to Jan Fux, a feather merchant who specialized in ostrich plumes and other exotic feathers. These luxurious adornments were coveted in the 16th and 17th centuries for embellishing hats, fans, and ceremonial attire. In 1606, Fux commissioned a bold, eye-catching mural to advertise his trade—an early example of Prague’s flair for visual marketing that still captures attention today.
As you continue along Mostecká, take time to admire the architectural gems tucked between the shops and eateries. In the courtyard of the house “At the Three Golden Bells,” you’ll spot a quietly preserved Gothic tower. Nearby, “At the Black Eagle” impresses with its sculptural ornamentation and a magnificent wrought-iron Baroque grille. A few steps further, the Kounic Palace dazzles with its pastel pink and yellow Rococo façade, a playful flourish of curves and decorative flourishes that seems straight from a fairy tale.
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