Speculum Alchemiae, Prague

In 2002, floods hit Prague and a well-kept treasure was revealed, a magical alchemist's workshop from the 16th century. While trying to repair the floods damages, the reconstruction process underwent in the building at Haštalská 1 that luckily survived the historical Jewish quarter demolition during the late 19th century. Unintentionally discovered, the alchemist workshop and laboratory from the times of Rudolf II, King of Bohemia, was finally exposed to the public. The underground workshop was a place where the alchemists research and conduct experiments. Trying to find answers to the mysteries of life, such as a potion that will lead to eternal life and the process that will convert diverse metals into pure gold. Speculum Alchemiae offers a fascinating tour to a hidden world in a place that sanctified science as much as mysticism.