Prague Castle (Pražský hrad, Prague 1) — this is reputed to being one of the largest castles in the world, if not the largest. The most conspicuous site within the castle grounds is St. Vitus Cathedral. Upon entering it, you will feel as though time stood still. The beautifully decorated interior created by medieval masters […]
Old Town Square (TIC Staroměstská radnice, Prague 1) — this is the heart of Prague, which has within walking distance the elegant tower of the Town Hall (that has the world famous astronomical clock), the fairytale-like Týn Cathedral, the monumental Church of St. Nicholas and many multicoloured houses of various architectural styles (which help give […]
National Technical Museum (Kostelní 42, Letná, Prague 1) — opened in 1908, this museum has extensive collections covering many technical fields, the natural and exact sciences, and of industry in the territory of today’s Czech Republic. You can view the most interesting and, in many cases, rare and unique exhibits of its collections in the […]
Museum Kampa (U Sovových mlýnů 2, Kampa Island, Prague) – located on Kampa Island (a short distance from Charles Bridge) is this museum, which houses the works of modern central European artists Otto Gutfreund and František Kupka. Along with holding regular exhibits of contemporary Czech and other central European painters, those who have had their […]
Lesser Quarter (Prague) — located on the left bank of Vltava, and connected to the rest of Prague by the Charles Bridge, much of this part of the city has structures in Baroque style because a fire destroyed that area in 1541. Its subsequent reconstruction resulted in its current look. Sights located within this area […]
Karlštejn Castle (Státní hrad Karlštejn 172, Karlštejn) — located 45 minutes southwest of Prague (via routes D5 and E50), this castle was built in 1365 by Holy Roman emperor Charles IV to store the royal treasures, collections of holy relics, and the crown jewels. At the lowest point, one will find the settlement outside the […]
Jewish Quarter (Prague) — locallly known as “Josefov”, this district was established in the 13th century, since a growing number of Jews were settling into Czech Republic. Its residents endured waves of anti-Semitism over time (including a pogrom in 1389). One period of tolerance granted to its residents was in 1781 — when Holy Roman […]
Hunger Wall (Petrín Hill, Prague) – this wall, located on top of Petrín Hill, was built in 1360, when King Charles IV ordered it to be built as a defense fortification for Prague Castle against attacks from the west and south. The wall got its name, since a major famine took place during the wall’s […]
Franz Kafka Museum (Cihelná 2b, Lesser Quarter, Prague 1) — one individual who put Prague on the world map is famed Czech writer Franz Kafka (1883-1924), who used the city as inspiration in his numerous writings. The museum uses pictures, light and music to give visitors an insight into the world of the great writer. […]
Dancing House – this architectural curiosity is the first masterpiece of modern architecture designed by a world renowned architect in Prague since the Velvet revolution 1989. “Dancing House” was designed by Canadian architect Frank O’Gehry together with Vlado Milunić for Nationale Nederlanden insurance company (now ING Company). The very non-traditional “deconstructivist” design was controversial at […]