Welcome to Prague – the so-called ‘City of a Spires’ thanks to the thousands of spires reaching towards the sky from various churches, synagogues and onion-domed towers. Crammed with cobblestone streets, medieval bridges and alleyways, magnificent ancient castles and beautiful towering churches or wonders of modern architecture, add to this interesting museums and galleries, presenting works of art of different styles and various ages and more, Prague is a truly unique aesthetically pleasing city with all the ingredients of a very popular European tourist destination.
Experience unique shopping, fine dining and exciting nightlife. Prague at night is amazing with lots of things to do. Surrounded by warm Old World hospitality, and be sure to enjoy every single moment of your trip!
Prague Attractions
Attractions in Prague can be found around every corner of this visually stunning city. For the most beautiful views of the city, be sure to visit Old Town Hall Tower; Powder Tower; St. Vitus Cathedral; Old Town Bridge Tower; Petrin Observation Tower and this is just the beginning. Not to be missed are Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Franz Kafka Museum, National Theatre (Narodni Divadlo) and the monumental modern Church of the Most Sacred Heart of our Lord (Kostel nejsvětějšího srdce Páně).
Charles Bridge
Your visit to Prague will be incomplete if you do not take a stroll across the fascinating Charles Bridge (in Czech ‘Karluv Most’). A fascinating getaway that for centuries has inspired tourists and artists alike, Charles Bridge is perhaps the most visited romantic landmark in Prague. This pedestrian bridge is the oldest in Prague that connects two parts of historic Prague: the Lesser Side and the Old Town. Resting on 16 arches, it is almost 10 meters wide and 516 meters long. There are beautiful towers guarding both ends of the bridge, as well as 30 Baroque statues of saints and sculptural groups dating back to the 18th century.
Prague castle
The largest castle in the world, Prague Castle (in Czech ‘Prazsky Hrad’) is another most visited Czech monument among locals and travelers alike. Originally the seat of Czech royalty and nobility, today the castle is the residence of the Czech President. On three sides of the palace, visitors will find a number of galleries and gardens, as well as a museum that will surely delight you. This impressive complex was built over the space of 10 centuries and has much to offer its visitors: a cathedral (St. Vitus), a chapel, many wings of palaces, a convent and several fortification towers to name but a few.
Franz Kafka museum
Dedicated to Franz Kafka – one of the best writers of the twentieth century, Kafka Museum is located in a charming corner of Prague’s Mala Strana area (Lesser Town), along the west bank of Vltava River. The museum holds a permanent exhibition titled ‘The City of K,’ which gives a through information about the author’s life and works. In front of the museum there is a unique sculptural fountain created by David Cerny. At the museum’s books store visitors can buy any of Kafka’s works. Other Kafka sites in Prague include his home on Golden Lane and Jaroslav Rona’s trippy bronze sculpture of the writer.
