A Walk Above the Rudolph Gallery
One of the most remarkable peculiarities from Prague ’s history is the Rudolph Gallery, in Czech “Rudolfova štola”, named after the emperor Rudolph II. It was built from 1581 to 1593 in order to feed water to the Royal Game Preserve, today Stromovka park. Over a length of roughly 1.1 km, the narrow tunnel bridges a decline of 110 cm.

Our walk starts at the Vltava river, close to the bridge Štefaníkův most. Here you see the little house at the beginning of the adit.

This is a ventilation shaft above the Rudolph Gallery, on top of the hill and close to the beer garden (by the way, a great place in summer!). These shafts were also used during the construction.

High school above the Rudolph Gallery, named after the tunnel. The name probably doesn’t make much sense to people who don’t know what’s below their feet.

The street “Nad Štolou” – literally “above the adit”. Follow that street, pass the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on your left hand side.

Carefully cross Letenské náměstí (after having waited a long time for the extremely short green phase) …

Ever wondered what is this little turret? It is yet another ventilation shaft of Mr. Rudolph – this one in Čechova Street.

A last look back at Čechova Street before you enter Stromovka park near the playground. You then need to bypass the railway tracks (I usually turn left).

Very mysterious: the exit of the Rudolph Gallery in the Stromovka park. (Note: If you decide to walk inside, remember to take the key of the exit gate, or you’ll have to walk all the way back.)
I hope you enjoyed the virtual walk!
This tour is available as Audio-Tour! Listen while you walk, with many extra infos.
Yes, we enjoyed your virtual walk. We had previously seen pieces of the tunnel; now you put it together for us. Thanks.
Glad to hear that, thanks!