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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Old Jewish Quarter
The Jewish quarter is a small area known as Josefov, named after Emperor Josef II, whose reforms helped to ease living conditions for the Jews…
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Wenceslas Square
The south end of Na příkopě meets Wenceslas Square (Václvské náměstí) - the 750-metre long and 60-metre wide boulevard. It was first laid out over…
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Charles Bridge
The 13th-century Charles Bridge (Karlův most) lined with half a kilometre of Baroque statues ranks among the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Strolling…
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Astronomical Clock
The most popular part of the tower is the town hall clock. Prague's Astronomical Clock is one of the oldest and most elaborate clocks ever…
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Old Town Square
Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) has been Prague's principal public centre since the 10th century, and was its main marketplace until the beginning of the…
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Prague Castle
Prague Castle is one of the most visited and most important spots in the entire city; undoubtedly the jewel of the Czech capital. The Castle…
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Municipal House
Prague's most prominent Art Nouveau building was built between 1906 and 1912 and is situated on the site of the former Royal Court Palace. It…
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Church of Our Lady Victorious
The Church of Our Lady Victorious, built in 1613, has on its central altar a 47cm-tall waxwork figure of the baby Jesus, brought from Spain…
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Petřín Hill
Only a stone throw away from the Prague Castle is Petřín Hill; perfect for a summer walk away from the bustle of tourists. Part of…
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Prague Christmas Markets
Prague Christmas markets start on 29 November and run daily throughout December until 1 January. Markets are usually open from 09.00 until 19.00. Major markets…
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Karolinum
Founded by Emperor Charles IV on 7 April 1348, it is the oldest university north of the Alps and still serving its original purpose. Unfortunately…
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Prague in Two Days
Walk to the Old Town Square, view the ‘must see’ Astronomical Clockand visit the beautiful Gothic Church of Our Lady Before Tyn or the baroque…
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