Attractions

The city of Prague has only been open to tourists for a relatively short amount of time, but still has plenty to offer in terms of sightseeing as there is something interesting with almost every turn.

Here is a list of our recommended attractions for Prague. These “must be seen” on any visit to Prague. Each visitor to Prague will have their own list for sightseeing and this one is not by any means exhaustive, but it will do for starters. Just click on the links in bold below to get more information about each place.

One of the most visited attractions in all of Prague is the Astronomical Clock located in the Old Town Hall.  The clock is actually located at the end of a row of houses that have been standing for the last several hundred years.  In fact, work first began on the entire structure all the way back in 1338.

Charles Bridge – The bridge with the best night view of Prague Castle. It is one of the most popular sights.

Wenceslas Square – The largest and busiest shopping street in Prague. Typical main street shops, including several of the big fast food restaurants. The Statue of St. Wenceslas – One of the most famous meeting spots in Prague is near the statue of St. Wenceslas.  Located in front of the National Museum, this equestrian statue was designed by J.V. Myslbek.

Old Jewish Quarter – Small cobbled streets, home of the mythical Golem, the oldest Jewish synagogues, and the famous cemetery.

Prague Castle – The complex is a magnificent experience throughout, with several museums each worthy of hours of exploration.

St. Vitus Cathedral – Located at Prague Castle complex – numerous beautiful cathedral’s chapel. French Gothic structure.

Old Town Square – Prague’s centre for cafes, street entertainment and leisurely fun. Very beautiful historical buildings surround the square.

St. Nicholas Church – Experience the theatre of the High Baroque in this landmark of Lesser Town.

Municipal House & Smetana Hall – Prague’s most prominent Art Nouveau building, cultural centre with exhibition halls and auditorium. Municipal House was designed by famous architects Balšánek and Polívka, building’s facade is decorated with a mosaic by Karel Špinar called Homage to Prague and a sculpture by Ladislav Šaloun entitled The Humiliation and Resurrection of the Nation. Other artists participated on the decoration of the six halls and state rooms inside includes pesonalities like Alfons Mucha (Mayor’s Hall), Max Švabinský (Rieger’s Hall), Mikoláš Aleš and Josef Václav Myslbek.

Trade Fair Palace – Gallery of modern art (Veletrzni Palac).

Petrin Hill – Dominating the skyline of Prague this park is the largest area of trees and fields in the immediate vicinity of Prague. Miniature of Eiffel Tower.

Powder Gate – For those visitors energetic enough for a climb to the top, this Gothic tower has an amazing view of Prague.

Parizska Street – The street to be seen on, for the famous and glamorous. Loads of posh shops and cafes.

Lesser Town – Across the Vltava River via the Charles Bridge, nestling below the castle, is the Lesser Town quarter of Prague, known as “Mala Strana” in Czech.

Loreta – Important baroque place of  Christian pilgrimage.

St. James Church – An attractive Baroque reworking of a gothic church and originally the Presbytery of a Minorite monastery.

Strahov Monastery – Great place to see unique baroque library, Strahov Picture Gallery, Museum of Miniature and two churches of Premonstratensian order.

Dancing House – try to imagine architecture style of building.

Lennon Wall – Graffiti painted wall.

TV Tower – Prague tallest landmark – futuristic building.

Vysehrad – Vysehrad is a little out of the way and perhaps, unjustly, for this reason is not visited as much as it should be.

Prague State Opera House – This opera house presents performances from the Italian repertoire: Rossini, Verdi, etc. and selected others.

Rudolfinum – Venue for the best classical music in Prague as well as selected exhibitions. Overlooks the Vltava river.

Estates Theatre – Prague’s oldest theatre is worth visiting for good  performances and its architecture alone. The Premier venue of Mozart’s famous Opera “Don Giovanni”. One of the big five cultural venues.