Sightseeing
Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938).
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Prager Burg
Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938).
Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) is an ancient street within the Prague Castle complex. Golden Lane dates from the 15th Century and has a beautiful, olden world quaintness about it. It comprises 11 historic houses, inside which period scenes have been created to show the life of the artisans who once worked, ate, drank and slept in them.
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Golden Lane
Zlatá ulička u DaliborkyGolden Lane (Zlatá ulička) is an ancient street within the Prague Castle complex. Golden Lane dates from the 15th Century and has a beautiful, olden world quaintness about it. It comprises 11 historic houses, inside which period scenes have been created to show the life of the artisans who once worked, ate, drank and slept in them.
Built as a mini version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, the Petrin Observation Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. The tower is 60m tall, which doesn't seem particularly high until you add in the fact that it sits at the summit of Petrin Hill, which is 318m (1043 feet) high. Climb the 299 steps to reach the top of the tower and the view over Prague is magnificent.
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Aussichtsturm Petřín
633 Petřínské sadyBuilt as a mini version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, the Petrin Observation Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. The tower is 60m tall, which doesn't seem particularly high until you add in the fact that it sits at the summit of Petrin Hill, which is 318m (1043 feet) high. Climb the 299 steps to reach the top of the tower and the view over Prague is magnificent.
The Wallenstein Palace is an object in Prague's Lesser Quarter, one of the most prominent buildings of the Czech early Baroque and is currently the seat of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. The Wallenstein Palace and the Wallenstein Riding School also form part of the Waldstein Palace complex.
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Palais Waldstein
4 Valdštejnské nám.The Wallenstein Palace is an object in Prague's Lesser Quarter, one of the most prominent buildings of the Czech early Baroque and is currently the seat of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. The Wallenstein Palace and the Wallenstein Riding School also form part of the Waldstein Palace complex.
Kampa is an island on the Vltava River in Prague's Lesser Quarter, from which it is separated by the Čertovka mill. The area of the island is 5.2 ha. The earliest mention of Kampa Island is in the foundation charter of the Hospitaller Church of St. John of 1169. The island's present appearance was modified by the terrain and the Čertovka riverbed.
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Kampa Island
Kampa is an island on the Vltava River in Prague's Lesser Quarter, from which it is separated by the Čertovka mill. The area of the island is 5.2 ha. The earliest mention of Kampa Island is in the foundation charter of the Hospitaller Church of St. John of 1169. The island's present appearance was modified by the terrain and the Čertovka riverbed.
Once a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles' songs. Located in a small and secluded square across from the French Embassy, the wall received its first such decoration following the 1980 assassination of John Lennon when an unknown artist painted a single image of the singer-songwriter and some lyrics.
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John-Lennon-Mauer
Velkopřevorské náměstíOnce a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles' songs. Located in a small and secluded square across from the French Embassy, the wall received its first such decoration following the 1980 assassination of John Lennon when an unknown artist painted a single image of the singer-songwriter and some lyrics.
The Church of Our Lady Victorious and St. Anthony of Padua with the adjacent monastery of Discalced Carmelites is located in Prague 1 below Petřín in Karmelitská Street in Malá Strana. He is famous for the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanks to which he is often nicknamed the Infant Jesus of Prague.
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Church of Our Lady Victorious and The Infant Jesus of Prague
The Church of Our Lady Victorious and St. Anthony of Padua with the adjacent monastery of Discalced Carmelites is located in Prague 1 below Petřín in Karmelitská Street in Malá Strana. He is famous for the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanks to which he is often nicknamed the Infant Jesus of Prague.
Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague. This magnificent structure, one of the city's finest attractions, is the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town / Prague Castle.
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Karlsbrücke
Karlův mostCharles Bridge (Karlův most) is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague. This magnificent structure, one of the city's finest attractions, is the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town / Prague Castle.
The Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is one of two main squares in Prague (Wenceslas Square is the other, just 5 minutes walk away).
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Altstädter Ring
Staroměstské náměstíThe Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is one of two main squares in Prague (Wenceslas Square is the other, just 5 minutes walk away).
The Astronomical Clock, built in to one side of the Old Town Hall Tower, dates from the 15th century. To fully appreciate the clock's intricate construction, join the crowd in front of the tower to watch the procession of the Twelve Apostles: on the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.
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Prager Astronomische Uhr
1 Staroměstské náměstíThe Astronomical Clock, built in to one side of the Old Town Hall Tower, dates from the 15th century. To fully appreciate the clock's intricate construction, join the crowd in front of the tower to watch the procession of the Twelve Apostles: on the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.
The Church of Our Lady before Tyn is located in the Old Town of Prague near the Old Town Square. Its construction took place from the mid-14th century to the first decades of the 16th century. It is one of the most important Prague churches, both in terms of architecture and its preserved interior furnishings.
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Teynkirche
Staroměstské náměstíThe Church of Our Lady before Tyn is located in the Old Town of Prague near the Old Town Square. Its construction took place from the mid-14th century to the first decades of the 16th century. It is one of the most important Prague churches, both in terms of architecture and its preserved interior furnishings.
Powder Tower is a late Gothic building on the border of Na Příkopě Street and Republic Square next to the Municipal House opposite the U Hybernů House. It is one of the symbols of Prague. Celetná Street begins at the gate, which forms the first part of the Royal Route leading from here to Prague Castle.
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Pulverturm
5 nám. RepublikyPowder Tower is a late Gothic building on the border of Na Příkopě Street and Republic Square next to the Municipal House opposite the U Hybernů House. It is one of the symbols of Prague. Celetná Street begins at the gate, which forms the first part of the Royal Route leading from here to Prague Castle.
The Municipal House facade is eye¬catching not only due to its monumental architectural composition but also because of the unique profile created by its collection of the sculptural art of the time. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest artists represent particular historical and classical cultural symbols.
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Repräsentationshaus
5 Náměstí RepublikyThe Municipal House facade is eye¬catching not only due to its monumental architectural composition but also because of the unique profile created by its collection of the sculptural art of the time. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest artists represent particular historical and classical cultural symbols.
Wenceslas Square in Prague is a vibrant area of hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. There are also banks and local and international shops. It is the entertainment and nightlife centre of Prague, and the main shopping and commercial district begins here. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is one of the two main squares in Prague, so is a popular place for visitors to stay (the Old Town Square is the other square, just 5 minutes walk away).
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Wenceslas Square Terraces
841 Václavské nám.Wenceslas Square in Prague is a vibrant area of hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. There are also banks and local and international shops. It is the entertainment and nightlife centre of Prague, and the main shopping and commercial district begins here. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is one of the two main squares in Prague, so is a popular place for visitors to stay (the Old Town Square is the other square, just 5 minutes walk away).
Žofín Palace, one of the most notable architectural treasures is used for important social events, conferences, concerts and balls. The Large Hall at Žofín regularly hosts the most prominent personalities from business, politics and the arts in this country and abroad.
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Palác Žofín
8 Slovanský ostrov Žofín Palace, one of the most notable architectural treasures is used for important social events, conferences, concerts and balls. The Large Hall at Žofín regularly hosts the most prominent personalities from business, politics and the arts in this country and abroad.
Dancing House (Tančící dům) is set in a fine location by the Vltava River in Prague. Its design is unique, and especially striking in the city centre because it is a modern building surrounded by historic architecture. Dancing House was constructed between 1992-1996. It has daring, curvy outlines, which led its architects Vlado Milunc and the American Frank Owen Gehry to initially name it the "Fred and Ginger Building", after the legendary dance duo. The top floor of Dancing House is the only part of the building open to the public, and is home to one of the city's leading restaurants.
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Tanzendes Haus
6 Jiráskovo nám.Dancing House (Tančící dům) is set in a fine location by the Vltava River in Prague. Its design is unique, and especially striking in the city centre because it is a modern building surrounded by historic architecture. Dancing House was constructed between 1992-1996. It has daring, curvy outlines, which led its architects Vlado Milunc and the American Frank Owen Gehry to initially name it the "Fred and Ginger Building", after the legendary dance duo. The top floor of Dancing House is the only part of the building open to the public, and is home to one of the city's leading restaurants.
In the 10th century, 70 years after the establishment of Prague Castle, a church and fortified trading post were built on a cliff top overlooking the Vltava River, on the heights of Vysehrad. Although not much remains of the castle today, Vysehrad Park none-the-less makes a pleasant excursion out of the hustle and bustle of Prague's city centre.
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Vyšehrad
In the 10th century, 70 years after the establishment of Prague Castle, a church and fortified trading post were built on a cliff top overlooking the Vltava River, on the heights of Vysehrad. Although not much remains of the castle today, Vysehrad Park none-the-less makes a pleasant excursion out of the hustle and bustle of Prague's city centre.
The Strahov Monastery, the full name of the Premonstratensian Royal Canon at Strahov, is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia, founded in 1143, and one of the most important architectural monuments in the Czech Republic.
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Kloster Strahov
1/132 Strahovské nádvoříThe Strahov Monastery, the full name of the Premonstratensian Royal Canon at Strahov, is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia, founded in 1143, and one of the most important architectural monuments in the Czech Republic.
The Jan Hus Memorial by Ladislav Šaloun is located in Prague's Old Town Square. It was unveiled in 1915, the fiftieth anniversary of Hus's burning. Since 1962 it has been protected as a national cultural monument within the entire Old Town Square.
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Jan-Hus-Denkmal
Staroměstské náměstíThe Jan Hus Memorial by Ladislav Šaloun is located in Prague's Old Town Square. It was unveiled in 1915, the fiftieth anniversary of Hus's burning. Since 1962 it has been protected as a national cultural monument within the entire Old Town Square.
Franz Kafka's head is an outdoor mechanical sculpture by the artist David Černý depicting Czech German writer Franz Kafka.
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Franz Kafka - Rotierender Kopf
CharvátovaFranz Kafka's head is an outdoor mechanical sculpture by the artist David Černý depicting Czech German writer Franz Kafka.
Arts & Culture
Národní muzeum
68 Václavské nám.Technisches Nationalmuseum in Prag
1320/42 KostelníNationaltheater
2 NárodníNárodní galerie Praha ― Palác Kinských
1 Staroměstské nám.Rudolfinum
12 Alšovo nábř.Museum Kampa
2 U Sovových mlýnůMucha-Museum
7 PanskáIllusion Art Museum Prague - IAM Prague
2 Staroměstské nám.Grévin Museum s.r.o. Prag
10 CeletnáApple Museum Prag
21 HusovaPamátník Jaroslava Ježka (Modrý pokoj)
45/10 KaprovaEntertainment & Activities
Zoo Prag
120/3 U Trojského zámkuSea World (Morsky SvEt)
67 VýstavištěBobova Draha Prosek
906 ProseckáAquapalace Prague
137 PražskáPrague Venice Boat Trip
191/3 KřižovnickáCinema City
151 VinohradskáParks & Nature
Vojan-Gärten
U Lužického seminářeHavlíčkovy sady
Havlíčkovy sadyFranziskanergarten
VodičkovaGärten unterhalb der Prager Burg
158 ValdštejnskáStřelecký Island
Palais Waldstein
4 Valdštejnské nám.Petřínské sady
Petřínské sadyLetna Park
Vrchlického sady
Kinsky-Garten
Pruhonice Park
ZámekFood Scene
V Zátiší
216 LiliováPizza Coloseum
1/846 Václavské nám.Restaurace U Dvou Pánů
579/6 Ovocný trhAngelato
27 RytířskáRestaurace U Pinkasů
756 /16 Jungmannovo nám.Havelská Koruna
501 HavelskáRestaurace Mincovna
7 Staroměstské nám.Pivnice a restaurace U Rudolfina, s.r.o.
10 KřižovnickáRestaurace U Jindřišské věže
26 JindřišskáMAITREA
1064 Týnská uličkaBeas Vegetarian Dhaba
24 VladislavovaRestaurace U Vejvodů
JilskáVýtopna Railway Restaurant - Wenceslas Square
802/56 Václavské nám.Brasileiro U Zelené žáby
8/13 U RadniceMarina
110 00 Alšovo nábř.Prager Fernsehturm
1 Mahlerovy sadyKlub Lávka
201/1 Novotného lávkaClear Head
280/2 BoršovU Dobřenských
U DobřenskýchPrague Beer Museum
341 AmerickáT.G.I. Friday's
58/110 NádražníFashion Restaurant & Club Prague
8 Náměstí RepublikyPotrefená husa Albertov
2102 Na SlupiU Karlova Mostu
508 Na KampěKampa Park Restaurant
8b Na KampěCafé Imperial
1072/15 Na PoříčíMiminoo Garden Restaurant
1 Mahlerovy sadyCafe Slavia
1012 /2 Smetanovo nábř.Café Louvre
22 NárodníDrinks & Nightlife
Dlouhá
DlouháJames Dean Prag
922 V KolkovněHarley's Bar
704 DlouháROXY Prag
33 DlouháLa Bodeguita del Medio
5 KaprovaEPIC Prague
1003/3 RevolučníDUPLEX
21 Václavské nám.Nebe Cocktail & Music Bar
1036/4 Václavské nám.Karlovy Lazne
Čili bar
8 KožnáALIBI cocktail&music bar Prague
1575 ŽitnáGecko Bar
6 VoršilskáCrazy Daisy Bar Prague
773/4 Václavské nám.AnonymouS Bar
432 MichalskáThe Irish Times Bar
20 KarlovaKozička
918/1 KozíClock Tower Bar Crawl
184 KarlovaGolden Tree Prague
6 KarlovaOne Club Prague
504/5 MelantrichovaJazz Republic
1a JilskáChapeau Rouge
2 JakubskáU Bukanyra
1 nábř. L. SvobodyCrystal Bar & Restaurant, Shisha Lounge
859/22 Na PříkopěShopping
A|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. RepublikyLidl
1699 SlánskáKotva Department Store
8 Náměstí RepublikyParizska Street
24-28 Pařížská