Who is buried in Prague Castle?
Who is buried in Prague Castle? The royal crypt underneath the cathedral contains the graves of Charles IV, his four wives, Wenceslas IV, Ladislas the Posthumous, George of Podebrady, Rudolf II and the daughter of Maria Theresa of Austria Marie Amalie of Austria. How to get there: St Vitus Cathedral is the dominant of Prague Castle complex.
Why is Prague Castle black?
Its name “Black” originates from the time of the big fire of the Prague Castle in 1541 – its walls remained black for a long time. However, the tower was called “Golden” in the era of Emperor Charles IV. in the 14 th century. It was because of its roof, which was covered with gilded plates of lead.