Attractions
Old Town Square including Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral and Jewish Quarter are the most visited attractions in Prague. Also worth consideration is the wonderful art nouveau confection, Municipal House, with the largest concert hall in Prague or imposing Strahov Monastery with the baroque double-storey Philosophy Hall and Strahov Gallery.
To escape to a green space, visit by funicular the peaceful grounds of Petřín Hill, the Observation Tower or Vyšehrad, which once was a forbidding fortress and now it is a popular place for locals at the weekends.
All the other tourist sites can be considered, based on your personal preference and time and in this category, you will find many ideas on how to explore Prague at its best.
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Golden Lane
Framed by the spectacular and imposing structures of the White Tower and Dallibor Tower, Golden Lane is ticked away quietly against the walls of the…
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Prague’s Towers
The 500 spires of Prague are better witnessed from the air! Here's a summary of the more popular and lesser known Prague towers. The 'miniature…
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Church of St. James the Greater
This church dates back to the 13th century and was an original component of the Minorite Monastry built here. One of the earliest recorded uses…
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Týn Yard – Ungelt
In the early 12th century this area of town was essentially the entry point for anyone coming into the city to trade, as the customs…
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Church of St. Nicholas (Old Town Square)
This Church of St. Nicholas was a Gothic building and was the parish church of the Old Town before the Tyn Church was built. It…
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House at the Stone Bell
The House at the Stone Bell is considered by many to be the most beautiful building in the whole of the Old Town and is…
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Celetná Street
This street is located in the Old Town and is one of the most important streets in the district. It is steeped with history dating…
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John Lennon Wall
During the 1980s John Lennon became the symbol for all Czech anti-government protesters, as they scribbled his lyrics and other political slogans on this now…
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Kafka’s Prague
Even if you have never heard about Franz Kafka and have never read one of his books (novels The Trial, America and The Castle have…
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Old Town & Lesser Town Bridge Towers
The Old Town Bridge Tower was first commissioned under the reign of Charles IV as a part of the city’s defenses. Today, it is regarded…
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Nerudova Street
Another street not to be missed in Prague is Nerudova Street. Named after the 19th century Czech writer, Jan Neruda, this street is also part…
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Prague’s Synagogues
The Old-New Synagogue - known as the oldest synagogue in Europe, this building dates back to the late 13th century and was at one point…
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