Templova 592/1 ↔ Celetná, Old Town, Prague 1
A historical link in Templova Street The U Templů Passage is located in a quiet corner of Templova Street, which is named after the Knights Templar, who according to tradition had their seat here as early as the 14th century. The passage connects Templova Street with the inner courtyard of a historic town house that is part of the Gothic development of the Old Town.
The building housing the passage went through several construction phases: • Gothic foundations – preserved fragments in the cellar spaces • Renaissance reconstruction – expansion of the layout and arcade elements • Baroque modifications – facade with Classicist details, stucco decoration • Templar legend – the name of both the street and the house refers to the presence of the knightly order The house is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, and its location near the Church of St. James the Greater adds a spiritual dimension to the place.
Today, the U Templů Passage is part of a vibrant urban environment: • Shops and services: small businesses, galleries, offices • Restaurants: stylish establishments in a quiet courtyard wing • Walkthrough connection: Templova Street ↔ inner courtyard, accessible to the public • Historical atmosphere: a combination of medieval architecture and modern use
In conclusion The U Templů Passage is an inconspicuous but significant element of the Prague passage network, blending Templar legend, Gothic architecture, and contemporary city life. It is a place where it pays off to slow down your pace — and let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere of old Prague.
