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The Castle District stretches across the top of the
hill overlooking the city and incorporates the best churches and
museums in Prague set around three courtyards, immaculate gardens,
fortifications and state apartments. The dominant feature is St
Vitus Cathedral occupying most of the third courtyard. The Castle
was founded in the 9th century and is still the official residence
of the president. The Old Royal Palace was home to the Kings of
Bohemia from the 11th to the 17th centuries. The Royal Apartments
and Vladislav Hall, where Bohemian knights once jousted, kings were
throned and presidents are sworn into office, can be visited, as
well as the little chapel next door. Next to the red façade of the
Romanesque Basilica of St George, lies the Benedictine Convent,
housing the National Gallery's remarkable collection of old
Bohemian art. Behind the gallery is the picturesque cobbled alley
known as Golden Lane, a row of 16th-century tradesmen's cottages,
brightly coloured and built into the fortifications. Visitors can
watch the Changing of the Guard on the hour every hour, with the
fanfare and flag ceremony included at noon. see full details
The Castle District (Hradèany)
The Castle District stretches across the top of the
hill overlooking the city and incorporates the best churches and
museums in Prague set around three courtyards, immaculate gardens,
fortifications and state apartments. The dominant feature is St
Vitus Cathedral occupying most of the third courtyard. The Castle
was founded in the 9th century and is still the official residence
of the president. The Old Royal Palace was home to the Kings of
Bohemia from the 11th to the 17th centuries. The Royal Apartments
and Vladislav Hall, where Bohemian knights once jousted, kings were
throned and presidents are sworn into office, can be visited, as
well as the little chapel next door. Next to the red façade of the
Romanesque Basilica of St George, lies the Benedictine Convent,
housing the National Gallery's remarkable collection of old
Bohemian art. Behind the gallery is the picturesque cobbled alley
known as Golden Lane, a row of 16th-century tradesmen's cottages,
brightly coloured and built into the fortifications. Visitors can
watch the Changing of the Guard on the hour every hour, with the
fanfare and flag ceremony included at noon. see full details
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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 all
the finery inside. The most ornate chapel contains the tomb of St
Wenceslas, the 'Good King Wenceslas' of the Christmas carol, which
has become something of a pilgrimage site. The Coronation Chamber
houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels and the Crypt is where most of the
Kings and Queens of Bohemia have their final place of rest. The
southern entrance to the cathedral, the Golden Gate, is decorated
with a richly gilded coloured mosaic representing the Last
Judgement, dated from 1370, and it is one of the artistic treasures
found in the Castle District. It is possible to climb the 287 steps
of the tower for magnificent views over the city. see full details
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 all
the finery inside. The most ornate chapel contains the tomb of St
Wenceslas, the 'Good King Wenceslas' of the Christmas carol, which
has become something of a pilgrimage site. The Coronation Chamber
houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels and the Crypt is where most of the
Kings and Queens of Bohemia have their final place of rest. The
southern entrance to the cathedral, the Golden Gate, is decorated
with a richly gilded coloured mosaic representing the Last
Judgement, dated from 1370, and it is one of the artistic treasures
found in the Castle District. It is possible to climb the 287 steps
of the tower for magnificent views over the city. see full details
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The pedestrian Charles Bridge serves as the 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 gate that can be climbed for a view of the city. Up
until 1841 this was the only bridge in the city. Throngs of people
pick their way through the happy congestion caused by buskers,
artists and musicians lining the bridge, positioned between the
saintly sandstone statues that make this the most picturesque and
lively of attractions. see full details
Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)
The pedestrian Charles Bridge serves as the 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 gate that can be climbed for a view of the city. Up
until 1841 this was the only bridge in the city. Throngs of people
pick their way through the happy congestion caused by buskers,
artists and musicians lining the bridge, positioned between the
saintly sandstone statues that make this the most picturesque and
lively of attractions. see full details
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The heart of the old city and the market place 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 yearly
Christmas market which is enchanting. In the centre is the odd Art
Nouveau monument to the religious reformer, Jan Hus, a national
symbol for the Czech people. The Old Town Hall features an ornate
Gothic Astronomical clock showing three different times, in front
of which throngs of people gather on the hour to watch the brief
mechanical performance of apostles, Christ, a skeleton and a
rooster. Tourists can climb the tower for a behind the scenes look
at the mechanics as well as a view from the top. On opposite sides
of the square are two magnificent churches: Prague's greatest
Baroque building, St Nicholas, with its distinctly visible dome,
and the more striking Týn Church, a fabulous Gothic structure with
its twin spires a noticeable feature on the Prague
skyline. see full details
Old Town Square (Staromstské Námestí)
The heart of the old city and the market place 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 yearly
Christmas market which is enchanting. In the centre is the odd Art
Nouveau monument to the religious reformer, Jan Hus, a national
symbol for the Czech people. The Old Town Hall features an ornate
Gothic Astronomical clock showing three different times, in front
of which throngs of people gather on the hour to watch the brief
mechanical performance of apostles, Christ, a skeleton and a
rooster. Tourists can climb the tower for a behind the scenes look
at the mechanics as well as a view from the top. On opposite sides
of the square are two magnificent churches: Prague's greatest
Baroque building, St Nicholas, with its distinctly visible dome,
and the more striking Týn Church, a fabulous Gothic structure with
its twin spires a noticeable feature on the Prague
skyline. see full details
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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
synagogues, including the Maisel, Spanish, Klausen and Pinkas
Synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the
Robert Guttmann Gallery and the Education and Culture Centre. The
origins of the collection are astonishing in their atrociousness.
Objects from 153 Jewish communities throughout Bohemia and Moravia
were brought to Prague by the Nazis in 1942, to be used in a
planned 'museum of an extinct people' after their extermination
programme was complete. The Pinkas Synagogue was turned into a
Jewish memorial after the Second World War and its walls are
covered with the names of the Czech victims, the communities they
belonged to and the camps in which they perished. The Old Jewish
Cemetery is a significant sight with over 12,000 tombstones
visible, but the number of people buried here is much greater due
to the earth layering system carried out to create space. The
oldest tombstone dates back to 1439. Together with the Old-New
Synagogue, the oldest surviving example of the medieval twin nave
style, the cemetery is one of the most important historic sites in
the Jewish Quarter. see full details
The 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
synagogues, including the Maisel, Spanish, Klausen and Pinkas
Synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the
Robert Guttmann Gallery and the Education and Culture Centre. The
origins of the collection are astonishing in their atrociousness.
Objects from 153 Jewish communities throughout Bohemia and Moravia
were brought to Prague by the Nazis in 1942, to be used in a
planned 'museum of an extinct people' after their extermination
programme was complete. The Pinkas Synagogue was turned into a
Jewish memorial after the Second World War and its walls are
covered with the names of the Czech victims, the communities they
belonged to and the camps in which they perished. The Old Jewish
Cemetery is a significant sight with over 12,000 tombstones
visible, but the number of people buried here is much greater due
to the earth layering system carried out to create space. The
oldest tombstone dates back to 1439. Together with the Old-New
Synagogue, the oldest surviving example of the medieval twin nave
style, the cemetery is one of the most important historic sites in
the Jewish Quarter. see full details
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Vyaehrad, a hill fort perched on a rock above the
river, is an inseparable part of the city 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 has as
much distinction attached to it. Behind the church is the Slavin
Cemetery where many distinguished Czech artists, scientists and
academics are buried. From the battlements the view of the Vltava
valley is superb. see full details
Vyehrad
Vyaehrad, a hill fort perched on a rock above the
river, is an inseparable part of the city 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 has as
much distinction attached to it. Behind the church is the Slavin
Cemetery where many distinguished Czech artists, scientists and
academics are buried. From the battlements the view of the Vltava
valley is superb. see full details
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This small medieval town in Southern Bohemia is one of
the most picturesque in the country, nestled in the S-bend of the
River Vltava and dominated by the fairytale Chateau on the ridge
overlooking the town. Its appearance has remained unchanged since
the 18th century and it is a delight to wander through the
traffic-free old town with its cobbled lanes, ramshackle red-tiled
roofs and lopsided colourful houses providing many picture postcard
opportunities. The Castle on the hill, greatly enriched by the
Italian Renaissance style, has fine views of the town setting with
covered walkways, courtyards and terraced gardens where theatre and
music productions are held. Since the town was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1992, the summer months have become somewhat
crowded. It is no longer a sleepy secret but a buzzing tourist
haven. see full details
Ceský Krumlov
This small medieval town in Southern Bohemia is one of
the most picturesque in the country, nestled in the S-bend of the
River Vltava and dominated by the fairytale Chateau on the ridge
overlooking the town. Its appearance has remained unchanged since
the 18th century and it is a delight to wander through the
traffic-free old town with its cobbled lanes, ramshackle red-tiled
roofs and lopsided colourful houses providing many picture postcard
opportunities. The Castle on the hill, greatly enriched by the
Italian Renaissance style, has fine views of the town setting with
covered walkways, courtyards and terraced gardens where theatre and
music productions are held. Since the town was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1992, the summer months have become somewhat
crowded. It is no longer a sleepy secret but a buzzing tourist
haven. see full details
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The town of Karlovy Vary, also known as Karlsbad, is
the Queen of the Czech republic's many spa resort towns. It is a
pretty Victorian place with elegant boulevards, elaborate
colonnades and brightly coloured buildings lining the picturesque
river valley, and the surrounding forested hillsides are a peaceful
and therapeutic place in which to walk. The main focus of the town
is health, and at the centre of attention are the 12 hot springs
containing a mineral content rich in restorative and healing
properties. The mineral drinking fountains in the colonnades were
once the haunt of the European aristocracy, and today the local
people gather to fill their quaint little drinking cups, sipping
and strolling in the fresh air, encouraging the water to work its
magic on their digestive tracts or metabolic disorders. If that
doesn't work the locally made Becherovka liqueur is hailed as the
13th spring. Although most of the spa pools and sanatoriums are
reserved for people undergoing treatment, visitors can still swim
in the heated pool above the Thermal Sanatorium. There is plenty of
excellent accommodation, unique souvenirs from the area and a
myriad of relaxing opportunities to be found. see full details
Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad)
The town of Karlovy Vary, also known as Karlsbad, is
the Queen of the Czech republic's many spa resort towns. It is a
pretty Victorian place with elegant boulevards, elaborate
colonnades and brightly coloured buildings lining the picturesque
river valley, and the surrounding forested hillsides are a peaceful
and therapeutic place in which to walk. The main focus of the town
is health, and at the centre of attention are the 12 hot springs
containing a mineral content rich in restorative and healing
properties. The mineral drinking fountains in the colonnades were
once the haunt of the European aristocracy, and today the local
people gather to fill their quaint little drinking cups, sipping
and strolling in the fresh air, encouraging the water to work its
magic on their digestive tracts or metabolic disorders. If that
doesn't work the locally made Becherovka liqueur is hailed as the
13th spring. Although most of the spa pools and sanatoriums are
reserved for people undergoing treatment, visitors can still swim
in the heated pool above the Thermal Sanatorium. There is plenty of
excellent accommodation, unique souvenirs from the area and a
myriad of relaxing opportunities to be found. see full details
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In the 14th century Kutna Hora was the second biggest
town in Bohemia after Prague due to the discovery of silver. Today
visitors come to appreciate the history of a once booming town
where the Royal Mint was founded, and to marvel at the architecture
of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its greatest monument is the
exquisite church of Santa Barbara, built to rival Prague's St Vitus
Cathedral, a pinnacled Gothic achievement financed by the miners
and dedicated to their patron saint Barbara. Among the town's many
churches and attractions is the Hrádek Mining Museum, popular for
its medieval mineshaft tours. The bizarre but fascinating Gothic
ossuary, decorated with the bones of about 40,000 people and
arranged into shapes, notably chandeliers, a coat of arms and
pyramids, is a macabre attraction. see full details
Kutna Hora
In the 14th century Kutna Hora was the second biggest
town in Bohemia after Prague due to the discovery of silver. Today
visitors come to appreciate the history of a once booming town
where the Royal Mint was founded, and to marvel at the architecture
of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its greatest monument is the
exquisite church of Santa Barbara, built to rival Prague's St Vitus
Cathedral, a pinnacled Gothic achievement financed by the miners
and dedicated to their patron saint Barbara. Among the town's many
churches and attractions is the Hrádek Mining Museum, popular for
its medieval mineshaft tours. The bizarre but fascinating Gothic
ossuary, decorated with the bones of about 40,000 people and
arranged into shapes, notably chandeliers, a coat of arms and
pyramids, is a macabre attraction. see full details
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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 the Iron Curtain and leading visitors through the life of
the Czech people during the times of the Soviet Union. With genuine
artefacts on display, informative text, multimedia presentations
and even a reconstructed classroom, the museum makes sure the
memory is kept alive of what it brands 'Communism - the Dream, the
Reality, and the Nightmare'. see full details
Museum 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 the Iron Curtain and leading visitors through the life of
the Czech people during the times of the Soviet Union. With genuine
artefacts on display, informative text, multimedia presentations
and even a reconstructed classroom, the museum makes sure the
memory is kept alive of what it brands 'Communism - the Dream, the
Reality, and the Nightmare'. see full details
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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, which represents the position of the sun and the
moon in the sky, 'The Walk of the Apostles' showing moving
sculptures, and a calendar dial with medallions representing the 12
months. The show begins with Death, represented by a skeleton,
pulling the bell cord with one hand while holding a Clessidra
(hourglass) in the other. The Apostles then come out of the windows
in a procession and return back inside. Once the windows close, a
cockerel flaps and crows in an alcove followed by the chimes of the
hour. The parody is accompanied by the Turk shaking his head, the
Miser watching his bag and Vanity admiring himself in a mirror and
makes a wonderful spectacle for visitors to Prague. see full details
Prague 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, which represents the position of the sun and the
moon in the sky, 'The Walk of the Apostles' showing moving
sculptures, and a calendar dial with medallions representing the 12
months. The show begins with Death, represented by a skeleton,
pulling the bell cord with one hand while holding a Clessidra
(hourglass) in the other. The Apostles then come out of the windows
in a procession and return back inside. Once the windows close, a
cockerel flaps and crows in an alcove followed by the chimes of the
hour. The parody is accompanied by the Turk shaking his head, the
Miser watching his bag and Vanity admiring himself in a mirror and
makes a wonderful spectacle for visitors to Prague. see full details
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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 Canadian architect Frank
Gehry, it was orginally named `Fred and Ginger`, reflecting a woman
and man (Ginger Rogers and Fred Astair) dancing together. The
building was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996.Construction is
from 99 concrete panels each of different shape and dimension, each
therefore requiring a unique wooden form. see full details
Miluniæ 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 Canadian architect Frank
Gehry, it was orginally named `Fred and Ginger`, reflecting a woman
and man (Ginger Rogers and Fred Astair) dancing together. The
building was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996.Construction is
from 99 concrete panels each of different shape and dimension, each
therefore requiring a unique wooden form. see full details
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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
climb of 299 steps and on a clear day it is possible to see Snezka,
the highest peak in the Czech Republic. see full details
Petrin 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
climb of 299 steps and on a clear day it is possible to see Snezka,
the highest peak in the Czech Republic. see full details
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PetYín Hill offers many attractions for children and
adults alike. To start, the funicular ride up the hill is fun for
kids, and when they get there, a climb up the miniature Eiffel-like
TV tower is also exciting. Kids love finding each other in the
bludištì (mirror maze) hall, and pony rides on the hill are also a
popular activity. The observatory is a fascinating attraction for
older kids. see full details
Petrin Hill
PetYín Hill offers many attractions for children and
adults alike. To start, the funicular ride up the hill is fun for
kids, and when they get there, a climb up the miniature Eiffel-like
TV tower is also exciting. Kids love finding each other in the
bludištì (mirror maze) hall, and pony rides on the hill are also a
popular activity. The observatory is a fascinating attraction for
older kids. see full details
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Housed in the Prague Castle, the Toy Museum is a
wonderful attraction for kids. There are displays of playthings
from across the globe, some of the artefacts dating as far back as
ancient Greece. The museum's Barbie collection is a favourite for
little girls. see full details
Prague Toy Museum
Housed in the Prague Castle, the Toy Museum is a
wonderful attraction for kids. There are displays of playthings
from across the globe, some of the artefacts dating as far back as
ancient Greece. The museum's Barbie collection is a favourite for
little girls. see full details
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The modern Dopravni Hriste (Traffic Rules Playground)
is an exciting attraction for kids in Prague. The playground
features mini roads, with traffic lights and stop streets, which
can be explored on bikes and automated scooters or in fun,
child-size cars. This playground offers a great learning experience
for kids of all ages. see full details
Traffic Rules Playground Prosek
The modern Dopravni Hriste (Traffic Rules Playground)
is an exciting attraction for kids in Prague. The playground
features mini roads, with traffic lights and stop streets, which
can be explored on bikes and automated scooters or in fun,
child-size cars. This playground offers a great learning experience
for kids of all ages. see full details
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