photo: Jiří Zemen, PrahaIN.cz/In front of Prague Castle
Although the main attraction at Prague Castle was the exhibition of the crown jewels, the entire complex is traditionally visited by tourists from all over the world. Many of them can take pictures on the royal throne of Charles IV on weekends. under the supervision of a warrior.
According to him, he stands here every weekend.
He calls out to passers-by from afar: “My king, my lord”. Foreigners especially catch the shout.
A man in front of the Castle offers those interested a photo on the royal throne. It includes all the equipment so typical of a Bohemian monarch… Ermine, scepter, apple.
Attractions in front of Prague Castle. Source: PrahaIN.cz
Voluntary fee, small change only sometimes
However, this is not a tourist trap.
The photo fee is optional. “I don’t pressure people at all, it’s up to everyone how much they contribute. There are also a lot of students who come here and donate small amounts. Maybe ten, fifteen crowns,” said a man dressed as a warrior from the 14th century.
However, he had cash in the cup where people contribute. And it wasn’t enough for her.
“But yes, they also give higher amounts. As I say, everything is voluntary. I don’t pressure anyone. But there are also crazy people who will give me five hundred, for example,” he revealed.
And he added that he does not participate in well-known knight tournaments and historical battle reconstructions: “I have it like this here on weekends, when there are the most tourists here. That’s all.”
According to him, it is the only entertainment allowed at Prague Castle. “I have permission from the city. I’m actually the only one far and wide who can operate something similar here,” he concluded.
