A must here with its mix of Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic façades. Take in the surreal 15th-century Astronomical Clock on one side and Saloun’s grimacing Protestant martyr in bronze on the other.
Finish an evening in this city of music at a recital at a Baroque church back in the Old Town. St Giles’s puts on nightly chamber pieces at 8pm (Husova 8; 0042 224 220 235). ttp://tgr.ph/RLkxR0
Cross the ornate ˘Cech˚uv bridge to Letná Park for a reviving walk to the spot where a 30-metre-tall Stalin once glowered over the city. A child-friendly option in the National Technical Museum.
Cross the unmistakable Charles Bridge (built in 1357) under the gaze of the Baroque saints lining its walls once the crowds have thinned out. Read our full guide: http://tgr.ph/RLkxR0
Make for the idyllic Malá Strana district – full of street markets and galleries around the cobbled square on U Lu˘zického Semináre to explore by day. Read our full guide: http://tgr.ph/RLkxR0
Ride the 22 tram up to Prague Castle (entry £5) for an afternoon exploring the seat of the P˘remyslid dynasty, the millennium-old St Vitus’ Cathedral, and the Romanesque St George’s Basilica.
Was built in the years 1928–1938 in honour of the legionaries. After 1948, it was used to promote national ideology and regime. The Mausoleum of Klement Gottwald was established here in 1953.
This beautiful and historic castle on a hill over the Vltava River is a must-see for all Prague visitors. This is home to the Vyšehrad Cemetery and the neo-Gothic Basilica of St Peter and St Paul.
By J. V. Myslbek, and the image of Wenceslas is accompanied by other Czech patron saints carved into the ornate statue base: St. Ludmila, St. Agnes of Bohemia, St. Prokop, and St. Adalbert of Prague.
Wenceslas Square is dominated by shops, restos, & cafés. SE end: Wenceslas statue, memorials to the victims of communism, the National Museum, & Metro station Muzeum. NW and more open end: shopping.
Dating from 1475, the Powder Tower was built as one of 13 gates to the city. By the 17th century, it was being used as a gunpowder storage facility - it was at this time that it developed its name.
Great place for breakfast or brunch. Macrobiotic/vegan carrot cake is my favourite one! Also, try seasonal menu.
Kampa is an island in the Vltava river in central Prague on the side of Malá Strana. Charles Bridge crosses its northern tip and is connected to the island by the street Ulice na Kampě.
Lined with parks, gardens, and other spots of recreation, this spot in Prague is where you can relax and admire the views. You can take a funicular to get here. Don't miss the famous look-out tower.
If you're visiting the Prague castle complex, you must not miss this interesting and historic street. These small houses were made for castle guards, and writer Franz Kafka also lived here in 1916.
Really beautiful and tranquil park - by the Exnibition grounds and can walk over to the Zoo
Was built as the Czech Tourist Club’s pavilion at the Prague Jubilee Exhibition in 1891. The labyrinth has 31 ordinary and 14 twisted mirrors, but originally there were only 35.
This has been considered as one of the best zoos in the world, so you're sure to have an amazing time here. The petting zoo, play areas, and over 4,000 animals will entertain both kids and adults.
