Medieval streets lead to a Gothic castle complex and baroque churches, while local beer halls serve tank-fresh Pilsner beneath the city's largest astronomical clock from 1410.
Historical Prague Castle
Prague Castle: historic center of power with royal artifacts, gardens, and St. Vitus Cathedral.
Iconic Stone Bridge
Charles Bridge: A historic stone bridge in Prague with 30 statues, linking Old Town to Lesser Town.
Gothic Architectural Marvel
St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague: a large Gothic church with royal tombs and St. Wenceslas Chapel.
Medieval Clock Spectacle
Built in 1410, this medieval timepiece displays astronomical positions, seasons, and religious dates. Watch Death toll his bell as the Twelve Apostles parade through windows each hour.
Historic Prague's Heart
Old Town Square in Prague has the historic Astronomical Clock, the Jan Hus Monument, and a mix of old and baroque buildings.
Mural for Peace
The Lennon Wall in Prague is known for peace, political voices, and history, filled with graffiti and hopeful messages.
Panoramic City Views
Petrin Hill has a small Eiffel Tower lookalike, wide views, a funicular, gardens, an observatory, and an old church.
Historic Fort with Views
Vyšehrad: Prague fortress with scenic views, neo-Gothic church, and significant graves.
Prague, the capital of Czechia, sits on both banks of the Vltava River. In Old Town, you'll walk past the 15th-century Astronomical Clock, which marks time with a procession of mechanical figures every hour. The Charles Bridge connects the two sides of the city with its 30 baroque statues, while Prague Castle rises above the city with its mix of Renaissance and Gothic buildings, including the spired St. Vitus Cathedral.
Getting Around Prague's Metro and Tram Network
Three metro lines run through Prague: A (green), B (yellow), and C (red), operating from 5 AM until midnight. Trams run above ground throughout central Prague and into residential areas. Buy tickets for 30 minutes, 90 minutes, or 24 hours at metro stations or newsstands. Eight ferry routes cross the Vltava River, and a funicular takes you up Petřín Hill.
Exploring Prague Castle District
The Prague Castle complex spans 70,000 square meters. Walk through the castle gates to find St. Vitus Cathedral, where light streams through tall stained glass windows. The Old Royal Palace contains the Vladislav Hall with its ribbed vaulting, while the Golden Lane preserves tiny 16th-century houses where castle guards and craftsmen lived. Several courtyards and gardens connect these buildings. From the castle walls, you'll see the city's red-tiled roofs spread out below.
Prague's Beer Culture
Czechs drink more beer per person than any other country, and you'll find evidence of this in Prague's beer halls and microbreweries. Many halls serve unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell from tanks, alongside Czech dishes like svíčková (marinated beef with cream sauce) and vepřo-knedlo-zelo (roasted pork with dumplings and sauerkraut). Benedictine monks started brewing beer here in the 10th century.
Alternative Prague in Žižkov
East of the city center, Žižkov's streets climb up and down hills past 19th-century apartment buildings and small parks. The 216-meter Žižkov Television Tower stands out against the skyline, while local pubs fill with residents in the evenings. On Vítkov Hill, an equestrian statue of Jan Žižka overlooks the city, and the National Memorial houses exhibits about Czech military history.
Prague's Jewish Quarter
In Josefov, the Jewish Quarter, six synagogues remain standing. The Spanish Synagogue's interior shimmers with gold decoration, while the Old-New Synagogue, built in the 13th century, still holds regular services. In the Old Jewish Cemetery, tombstones stack on top of each other, dating back to the 15th century. The Jewish Museum displays artifacts from Jewish communities across Bohemia and Moravia.
