Czech crown jewels go on display in Prague, highlighting their fate in World War II

Photo: Prague Castle Administration

The Czech crown jewels, including the St. Wenceslas Crown, sceptre, orb, and robes used in the coronation of Czech kings, are on display at Prague Castle. This year’s exhibition designed by the famous London-based architect Eva Jiřičná, highlights their fate during WWII.

On Monday, all seven key holders, representatives of the state, the Catholic Church, and the city of Prague, opened the Crown Chamber in St.

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Author: Ruth Fraňková