Photo: Jolana Nováková, Czech Radio
In the winding streets of Prague’s Lesser Town visitors may notice dozens of historic buildings adorned by house signs – lions, golden goblets, violins, suns and many more. Many of these signs are older than the house numbers themselves and once served in their place.
Before Empress Maria Theresa introduced house numbering in the 18th century, the house signs in the Lesser Town below Prague Castle served a practical purpose: they helped people – and the postal service, which was already operating in the 16th century – to find the right address.
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Author: Daniela Lazarová