SEVÄRDHETER OCH EVENEMANG - PRAG

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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.

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.

Magic Lantern Theatre - Known for its modern and controversial glass design and venue for all Magic Lantern shows. Directly next to the National Theatre.

Mucha Museum - Fascinating and world's first Mucha Museum.

Cafe Imperial - Habsburg-era cafe with stunning 1914 ceramic tiled interior.

Bertramka - Villa where Mozart stayed while visiting Prague in 1787 and 1791, now museum and concert hall.

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

St. Mikulas 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.

National Theatre - The national symbol of Czech culture and independence in neo-renaissance style. Next to the Vltava river.

Observation Tower - For the best view of Prague, this building is a small version of the Eiffel tower and sits on top of Petrin hill.

Stavovske Divadlo - Prague's oldest theatre is worth visiting for good  performances and its architecture alone.

Old Town Bridge Tower - For the best view of the Vltava River and Charles bridge. Looking the other way, view of Old Town.

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

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

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.

Astronomical Tower - The central tower of the former Jesuit College allows access to a frescoed Baroque library and the best viewing gallery in the Old Town.

TV Tower -Prague tallest landmark - futuristic building.

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

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.

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.

Lapidarium - Branch of National Gallery showing some great Czech sculptures.

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.

Theatre of Estates - The Premier venue of Mozart’s famous Opera "Don Giovanni". One of the big five cultural venues.

Stromovka Park & Vystaviste - Off the beaten track (a small distance to travel from the centre) but especially worth a visit in the Summer time.

Vltava River - The big river which twists its’ way through Prague and various other towns in the Czech Republic.

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

Lennon Wall - Graffiti painted wall.

Dancing House - try to imagine architecture style of building.

Old Town - Many tourist attractions are located there.

Wallenstedin Palace Gardens - The palace's cavernous former Jizdarna, or riding school, now hosts occasional art exhibitions