“When I took office, I made a resolution to open the Castle,” said the president. In his words, he meant not only open days, but cultural events, exhibitions, conferences, the Castle as an open place.
“Whether people like it or not, Prague Castle is such a concentration of our not only national, but also state history, important things happened here and I’m glad that you came to see it without restrictions,” said Pavel and wished the visitors, to enjoy the tour.
Photo: Stanislava Benešová, Novinky
People have been standing in line on Hradčanské náměstí since morning
The presidential couple greeted dozens of first visitors and took pictures and signed cards with a portrait of the presidential couple, which were distributed at the entrance to the hall. One of them was taken by Petr Douša from Prague’s Čakovice with his son. “It’s an extraordinary event and we’re here thanks to our son, who heard regarding it on TV on Saturday and said he wanted to go see the president,” Douša said. They had been waiting in front of the gate since 7:30, the first visitors arrived before 7:00.
Photo: Stanislava Benešová, Novinky
There was a lot of interest in the photo with the president and the first lady
Entrance fees to the circuits of Prague Castle have become more expensive over the years
Became
Another visitor, Dagestan student Amir Kurayev, asked the president if he would record a video greeting from the president with him to post on his blog. “He answered me, please write to my office,” Kurayev described.
The gates and halls and churches of Prague Castle are open until 3 p.m. People can go through two circuits for free. The Cathedral of St. Vita, Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. Jiří, Zlatá ulička and gardens. The last entry is possible at 16:30.
Photo: Stanislava Benešová, Novinky
Pavel did not rule out that he will run once more
Presidential election
