Attractions
Sightseeing in Prague is a fascinating experience, as it is a
city steeped in an intriguing history and teeming with sightseeing
opportunities that will appeal to just about any and every kind of
visitor. From medieval castles to museums and dancing buildings,
this dynamic city is a treasure trove of attractions.
Prague is known as the City of a Thousand Spires, and if you
head to the Castle District, otherwise known as Hradèany, to
view castles such as St Vitus Cathedral and wander round the
cobblestone streets of Old Town Square, you'll see why. You can
also shop at the local market and visit the hill for of
Vyšehrad. Culture vultures will love the Museum of Communism
as well as the Jewish Museum, and history buffs will be captivated
by the medieval Astronomical Clock.
Visitors to Prague will do well to purchase the Prague Card
which will allow them free access to over 50 of the city's top
attractions, discounts on exclusive tours and comes with an
exclusive 150-page guidebook. The cost of the card is €34 and
is valid for four days.
St Vitus Cathedral
Situated within the Castle Complex, the spires of St Vitus
Cathedral, an elegant but domineering French Gothic structure, soar
above the ramparts. It is the county's largest church containing
numerous side chapels, frescoes, tombstones and beautiful stained
glass windows and it literally sparkles with...
see full detailsCharles Bridge (Karluv Most)
The pedestrian Charles Bridge serves as a focal point for
tourists and is the most photographed feature of the city.
Construction began in 1357 replacing the earlier Judith Bridge of
which the only remaining part is one of the towers at the
Malá Strana...
see full detailsOld Town Square (Staromĕstské Námestí)
The heart of the old city and its marketplace since the 11th
century, the Old Town Square is Prague's prettiest and most lively
square with historical facades and a cobbled surface. It still
hosts a variety of markets, especially the whimsical yearly
Christmas market....
see full detailsThe Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is the largest and most authentic of its kind
in Central Europe, with one of the most extensive collections of
Judaic art in the world. Situated in the old Jewish Quarter,
exhibitions are spread over a variety of buildings and...
see full detailsVyšehrad
Vyšehrad, a hill fort perched on a rock above the river, is
an integral part of the Prague skyline. The twin spires of the
Neo-Gothic Saints Peter and Paul Church are visible from afar and
the façade has beautiful carvings. No other site...
see full detailsMuseum of Communism (Muzeum Komunismu)
Ironically located next door to a casino and above a McDonald's,
the Museum of Communism is dedicated to presenting an account of
the post World War II Communist regime in Czechoslovakia and Prague
in particular. It offers an eye-opening look at life behind...
see full detailsPrague Astronomical Clock
This medieval astronomical clock, also known as the Prague
Orloj, is mounted on the southern wall of the Old Town City Hall
and is popular with tourists eager to watch the clock's show every
hour. It comprises three main components, namely the astronomical
dial,...
see full detailsMiluniæ and Gehry's Dancing House
This unique building is so famous it even had a coin issued with
its likeness printed on it, celebrating ten years of architecture
in the Czech Republic. Designed by Croatian-born Czech architect
Vlado Miluniæ together with renowned Canadian architect Frank
Gehry, it was orginally...
see full detailsPetrin Observation Tower
A small version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, the Petrin Observation
Tower may not sound tall at 197 feet tall (60 metres) but don't
forget that it stands aloft Petrin Hill overlooking the whole of
Prague. With breathtaking views, it is well worth the...
see full detailsFranz Kafka Museum
One of Prague's most famous citizens, renowned author Franz
Kafka was born in the city in 1883 in a house on the Old Town
Square, next to the Church of St Nicholas. That house now houses a
museum devoted to the author, containing...
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