Prague Attractions

Charles Bridge (Karl?v Most) is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge is decorated with 30 sculptures and connects Old Town with Lesser Town at the foot of the Prague Castle.

Prague Castle is an impressive complex that was built over the space of 10 centuries. The complex contains three courtyards, a cathedral, a chapel, palaces, a convent and several fortification towers.

Prague's old Town Hall was built in 1364. The astronomical clock in the 70 meter (230ft) tall tower is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.

Prague's most beautiful square marks the heart of the city of Prague. The is square surrounded by magnificent churches, palaces and rowhouses. A large monument honors Jan Hus, a Czech martyr.

The late gothic Powder Tower was built in 1475. It was originally known as the Mountain tower but renamed after the tower was used to store gunpowder in the 17th century.

Wallenstein Palace is an impressive palace built in the early 17th century for Albrecht von Wallenstein, commander of the Imperial army. The palace is also known for its beautiful Italianate garden.

St. Vitus Cathedral stands within the confines of the Prague Castle and is one of Eastern Europe’s finest examples of Gothic architecture. Inside is the tomb of St. Wenceslaz, the country's patron saint.

Prague's most famous modern building was built in 1996 after a design by Frank O Gehry and Vlado Milunic, a local architect. The building portrays two people dancing.

One of two St. Nicholas Churches in Prague, this baroque church borders Old Town Square. It was designed by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer who also completed the other St. Nicholas church.

Golden Lane is a small alley at the Prague Castle complex with small colorful houses. The houses were built for the castle guards, but were later occupied by goldsmiths, hence the street's name.

This bridge tower serves as the gateway between the Charles Bridge and Prague's Old Town district. It is considered the most beautiful bridge tower in Europe.

Prague's grand boulevard was originally the site of a large horse market. It developed into a bustling commercial boulevard lined with shops, restaurants and hotels.

Castle Square is lined with beautiful palaces built after the great fire of 1541 had flattened the area. At the center of the square is the Mary Column, erected to celebrate the end of the plague.

One of Prague's most magnificent churches overlooks Lesser Town Square at the foot of Prague's castle district. The church was constructed in the 18th century by Christoph Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignaz.

Prague's most important theatre building was originally constructed at the end of the 19th century by local architect Josef Zítek. The building is a symbol of Czech culture and independence.

This magnificent Art Nouveau building was built in the early 20th century at the site of a former royal palace. Inside is the Smetana Hall, a lavishly decorated concert and dance hall.

This Renaissance style palace was built in the 16th century in Prague's Castle District by Count Jan Lobkowicz the Younger. The palace is now a museum with late-Renaissance sculptures and paintings.

Tyn Church, overlooking Old Town Square, is one of Prague's most photographed sights. The church, which was built in the 14th century, still towers over the city.

Strahov Monastery was built in 1140 on the approach route to the Prague Castle. The monastery is best known for its magnificent library which contains a collection of over 200,000 books.

Vyšehrad is the site of a large castle built in the 10th century and the residence of the Bohemian royals until 1140. The only remnants visible today are the ramparts, gates and the ruins of a bastion.

This magnificent formal garden is divided into several terraces laid out on a sloping terrain. Staircases, decorated with baroque statues, connect the different levels.

Originally built in the 14th century and rebuilt in the mid 20th century, this chapel is highly symbolic as the bulwark of protestantism until the Battle of White Mountain in 1620.

Once an exclusive entertainment area reserved for royals, the beautiful landscaped garden is now open to the public. Besides nature, you'll find a number of magnificent buildings in the Royal Garden.

The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest still functioning synagogue in Europe. For more than 700 years, it has miraculously survived fires, plunderings, pogroms and redevelopment plans.

Lesser Town Square was created in the 13th century as the market place for the Prague Castle. After a fire destroyed the gothic buildings along the square they were rebuilt with beautiful renaissance and baroque façades.

Kampa island is a picturesque part of Lesser Town. This neighborhood at the end of the Charles Bridge features several water mills and some picturesque houses.

This highlight of neo-renaissance architecture is home to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. It was built at the end of the 19th century by the same architects responsible for the National Theatre.

Josefov, Prague's Jewish Quarter, contains some of the most well-preserved Jewish historical monuments in Europe, including six synagogues and an old Jewish cemetery.

The colossal equestrian statue on top of Vítkov Hill honors one of the country's most famous heroes, Jan Zizka, who lead the Hussite army to victories in the early 15th century.

The Petrin Hill is located just south of the Prague Castle. Several attractions can be found on this more than 300 meter high hill, including a 1/4 scale imitation of the Eiffel Tower, an observatory and a mirror maze.

Two towers mark the end of Charles Bridge towards the Lesser Town district: a small 12th century tower and a taller 15th century tower. From the tallest of the two towers you have great views over the bridge.

The history of this bell tower goes back to the 15th century. Inside the tower are a restaurant and, on the 10th floor, a lookout offering great views over the city of Prague.

The National Museum is a monumental neorenaissance building prominently prominently overlooking Wenceslas Square. The museum has exhibitions on a wide range of topics.

Originally built in the 18th century as the Nostitz Theatre, this elegant classicist building is best known as the location for the premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni in 1787.

The Jan Hus Monument is a large memorial erected in 1915 at the Old Town Square. It Honors the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was declared a heretic in 1915 and died a martyr at the stake.

The Crusaders' Square is a small square near the Charles Bridge. It is hemmed in by historic buildings, most notably the 14th century Old Town Bridge tower. In the middle of the square stands a statue of king Charles IV.