Green Man is a sculpture motif depict on gothic architecture of Prague and other places in the Czech Republic and Europe as well. Most probably it has several interpretations. The motif protects against evil, it represents the power of nature and the power of evil too, it is a random décor or personal memory of the author. Its characteristic relief is a face partially covered with leaves, or three oak leaves are shown growing from its mouth.

” The Green Man is thought to be a being of non-human origin, but ghost of woods with affinity for not only the Celtic Goods but also Robin Hood and knight Fabián of Brdy Highlands.

The Green Man appears to warn us alike to help us. It expresses the unity of human world and nature that should be maintained. It symbolizes hope: it confirms that human mind cannot be separated from instinctive and emotive power of nature.” From a book “Roads of Green Men” by Vaclav Cílek.

Sights to see: We’ll walk on the King’s Road starting at the Powder Gate and heading towards the Prague Castle. Throughout the route we will look at varied sculptural images of a Green Man placed at significant gothic architecture  (e.g. Power Gate, Carrolina oriel and others). We’ll look at Prague with eyes of medieval people. Prague as well as other medieval cities (Paris e.g.) was set upon astral orientation, using solstice or equinox direction of sunset or sunrise. We often wander along sites where these hidden laws of nature and symbols are still present. We are just not aware of them. During the tour we will walk on the Old Town, Lesser Town and Prague Castle. Duration 3H / Difficulty level: easy-moderate.

This tour may follow these: 3H Old Town / 3H New Town / 3H Lesser Town / 3h Prague Castle.

Price: Is calculated according to number of persons and duration of the tour. After filling your tour booking form you will be informed of the price as well as the details needed for your tour chosen.