Interesting places in Prague

Interesting places in Prague

Discover the very best of Prague

Prague is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, attractive, and charming cities in the world.

The Prague Castle, on a hill above the historic city, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest continuous complex of castle buildings in the world. It covers an area of 70,000 m2. Together with Prague's historic center, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992.

One of the most popular attractions in Prague, the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in the metropolis, connects the Old Town with the Lesser Town. Its foundations were laid in 1357 by Charles IV. It was completed in 1390, but back then it was known only as the Stone Bridge. It is best to walk on the bridge early in the morning before the crowds of tourists arrive.

Prague's Jewish District is also well-known. It was founded in the 13th century and preserves the history of Prague's Jews. The Old Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Central Europe and is still used for worship.

Prague offers an endless amount of fantastic things to see. Below you will find a short list of the most desirable sights. If you need any further information and tips on where to go and what to do in Prague, please contact the Hotel Duo Concierge.

 

Interesting places in Prague

01

Prague Castle

Visit Prague's main attraction - the magnificent Prague Castle. Admire the stunning beauty of a place that has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for a thousand years.

02

Charles Bridge

Stroll along the oldest bridge in Prague, built in 1357-1402 by Czech King Charles IV, and admire the beauty of its Gothic entrance gate - the most beautiful in Europe - and the thirty statues of saints that adorn its entire length.

03

Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

The Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town's self-government. With its magnificent Gothic tower and unique astronomical clock, on which the twelve apostles appear every hour from 9 am to 11 pm, it is the main landmark of the Old Town Square.

04

Church of Our Lady before Týn

Discover the most impressive Gothic sacral building in Prague, which is also an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works. Among the most interesting you can see the altarpiece paintings of Karel Škréta and the tombstone of astronomer Tycho Brahe.

05

Josefov - Prague's Jewish District

The Jewish District is the best preserved collection of Jewish monuments in Europe. Come and get a glimpse into the history and traditions of Prague's Jews by visiting the well-preserved synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery in Josefov.

06

Powder Gate

Enter the Old Town through the monumental gate, one of the most significant monuments of late Gothic Prague, through which the coronation processions of Czech kings entered the city.

07

Municipal House

Discover the beauty of the remarkable Art Nouveau building of the Municipal House. The monument abounds with rich exterior and interior decoration by Alfons Mucha, Max Švabinský, J. V. Myslbek and others.

08

Wenceslas Square

Head to the traditional venue for important social and historical events, Prague's business and administrative center - the Wenceslas Square. Its main landmark today is the building of the National Museum and the St. Wenceslas Monument.

09

Church of Our Lady Victorious

Come and see the early Baroque church, famous for its statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague, originally from Spain, which was donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz in 1628.

10

Church of St. Nicholas

Visit the Church of St. Nicholas, one of the most important buildings of the Prague Baroque, boasting the highest interior in Prague. Be amazed by the monumentality of the church where W. A. Mozart played the organ during his stay in Prague.

11

Petřín Observation Tower

Head to one of Prague's inseparable landmarks - the Petřín Lookout Tower, which was built as a free copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891. Enjoy a magnificent view over almost the whole of Bohemia.

 

12

Dancing House

This gem of modern architecture dominates the Rašín Embankment. Be enchanted by the fascinating structure inspired by the dancing skills of the famous film couple Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, symbolised by the stone and glass tower.

13

Strahov Monastery

 

The monastery of the Premonstratensian Order, founded in 1140, will impress you with the vastness of the entire complex, which houses the precious Strahov Library with many medieval manuscripts, maps and globes, the Baroque Theological Hall, the Classicist Philosophical Hall and the important Strahov Picture Gallery.

 

 

14

Vyšehrad

Visit the oldest seat of the Czech princes - Vyšehrad. This unique place offers magnificent views of Prague and its park area hides architectural treasures including a Romanesque rotunda, a neo-Gothic church and the famous national cemetery.

15

Museum of Decorative Arts

The museum houses interesting collections of glass, porcelain and ceramics, applied graphics and photography, furniture, wooden objects, jewellery, clocks and watches, textiles, fashion and toys.

16

National Museum

The largest Czech museum, founded in 1818, holds thousands of objects that are often of incalculable value. Visitors can see the various exhibitions of this museum in 4 specialised institutions, which are the Museum of Natural History, the Historical Museum, the Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures, and the Czech Museum of Music.

 

17

National Technical Museum

All fans of technical progress can admire the extensive collections of historic cars, planes, locomotives and hundreds of other exhibitions in the newly renovated premises of the National Technical Museum.

 

18

Jewish Museum

The Prague Jewish Museum is one of the oldest and most visited museums in the Czech Republic and offers its visitors collections of Jewish heritage located in 6 Jewish monuments concentrated in the city's Josefov district.

19

Museum of the City of Prague

An extensive exhibition depicting the history of Prague is on display at the Museum of the City of Prague. The most attractive exhibit of the museum is Langweil's model of Prague from 1826 - 1837.
 
20

National Gallery

The National Gallery manages the largest art collection in the Czech Republic. The collections are housed in several historic buildings in Prague, the largest of which is the Trade Fair Palace..

 

21

Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden attracts visitors with open-air exhibitions, the historic St. Clare's Vineyard, a Japanese meditation garden ,and the unique 130-metre Fata Morgana tropical greenhouse, which can be visited all year round.

22

Royal Game Preserve Stromovka

Stromovka Park, a green oasis with mature trees and large grassy and water areas, is one of the best places to have a picnic or barbecue party with friends, go for a walk or relax. The park is also a popular spot for modern-day slackliners, skaters, runners and cyclists.

 

23

Podviní Park Vysočany

Explore the most beautiful park in Prague 9 - Podviní, where you can admire a Celtic fortress in the shape of a lizard, several small lakes, beautiful trees, and a stone amphitheatre. Many music and theatre festivals are held here.

  

24

Galerie Harfa Shopping Center

Head for shopping at Galerie Harfa, which spreads over three floors and offers 160 shops, a food court and restaurants. The rooftop terrace garden houses a children's playground, ice rink, water features, and multimedia attractions.

 

25

Letňany Shopping Center

One of Prague's largest shopping centers, the Letňany Shopping Center offers more than 180 shops of well-known international brands, restaurants and cafés. In addition to shopping, you can also go to the cinema or if you prefer active recreation, you can choose to visit the aqua center, ice rink or indoor tennis courts.

26

Fashion Arena Prague Outlet

Fashion Arena is the largest outlet center in the Czech Republic, where you can choose from the most popular brands available in our country in one place, always with a 30-70% discount.

27

ZOO hl. m. Prague

Visit the fourth best zoo in the world. You can enjoy up to a ten-kilometre walk through exotic terrain and visit the African House, the Indonesian Jungle or the Valley of the Elephants. Don't hesitate to take your children to your favourite zoo.

 

28

Bobsleigh track Prosek

Have fun with family and friends on the 800- meter long stainless steel bobsleigh track. For more adrenaline, test your skills on the 5-meter high rope obstacles in the rope park or relax in the restaurant with a spectacular view.

29

DinoPark Harfa

Visit a park full of dinosaurs, watch a panoramic movie in the Dinoaquarium 3D cinema, or take a journey into the Earth's past, where you can admire real artefacts from ancient times, from the ancient world to today.

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