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Czech coronation jewels exhibition at Prague Castle

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The Czech coronation jewels are currently on display ‘Habsburg 500’ exhibition at Prague Castle in the Vladislav Hall for the ‘Habsburgs 500’ exhibition. This annual event, established by President Petr Pavel, Castle, which commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Habsburg dynasty’s ascent to the Czech throne. Visitors can view throne, has concluded. Held in the Vladislav Hall of the Old Royal Palace, the event ran through September 28, 2026. The exhibition provided public access to significant artifacts, including the St. Wenceslas Crown, the royal scepter, the orb, and coronation robes dating back to 1653. The exhibition traces display traced the history of these items insignia from their 16th-century storage at Karlštejn Castle in the 16th century, through and their relocation to Vienna during the Thirty Years' War, through to their return to Prague in 1791. The collection specifically traces While the history exhibition is a temporary event established by President Petr Pavel, the jewels themselves are permanently stored in the Crown Chamber within St. Vitus Cathedral. Access to the permanent storage requires the presence of seven specific keyholders: the insignia from President, the accession Prime Minister, the speakers of Ferdinand I in 1526 through both parliamentary chambers, the end Archbishop of Prague, the 18th century. The St. Wenceslas Crown is noted for its weight Mayor of nearly 2.5 kilograms and is adorned with 96 gemstones Prague, and 20 pearls. The exhibition is open to the public daily from 09:00 to 17:00 until Monday, September 28, 2026, with free admission. Dean of the Metropolitan Chapter of St. Vitus. The event has drawn exhibition drew large crowds of tourists and locals, and over 300 schools have already reserved visits. As part of the program, a specialized tactile tour remains available for visually impaired visitors, featuring following a single-piece replica of the St. Wenceslas Crown previous year that can be explored through touch. attracted over 51,500 visitors.

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  1. 2026-09-29 07:33 UTC Czech coronation jewels exhibition at Prague Castle
  2. 2026-09-21 11:14 UTC Czech coronation jewels exhibition at Prague Castle
  3. 2026-09-19 18:05 UTC Czech coronation jewels exhibition at Prague Castle
  4. 2026-09-17 19:33 UTC Czech coronation jewels exhibition at Prague Castle

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