Guidebook for Prague
Sightseeing
Get to know the magical heart of Prague on the Old Town Square!
Where does the true heart of Prague beat? On the Old Town Square of course! It is precisely here that winding lanes of the Old Town run, in order to spill out onto the most beautiful square in Prague. The elegant tower of the Town Hall with the world famous astronomical clock, the proud silhouette of the fairytale Týn Cathedral, the monumental Church of St. Nicholas and countless multicoloured houses of many styles lend this place a unique atmosphere, which will captivate all those who decide to take a look at its charm.
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Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstí Get to know the magical heart of Prague on the Old Town Square!
Where does the true heart of Prague beat? On the Old Town Square of course! It is precisely here that winding lanes of the Old Town run, in order to spill out onto the most beautiful square in Prague. The elegant tower of the Town Hall with the world famous astronomical clock, the proud silhouette of the fairytale Týn Cathedral, the monumental Church of St. Nicholas and countless multicoloured houses of many styles lend this place a unique atmosphere, which will captivate all those who decide to take a look at its charm.
Betlémské náměstí
Betlémské náměstíKampa Island
Slovanský Island
Slovanský ostrovPrague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century and the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world,[1] occupying an area of almost 70,000 m2, at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide.
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Prague Castle
Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century and the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world,[1] occupying an area of almost 70,000 m2, at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide.
Vyšehrad (Czech for "upper castle") is a historical fort located in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. It was built, probably in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. Situated within the castle is the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, as well as the Vyšehrad Cemetery, containing the remains of many famous people from Czech history, among them Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Karel Čapek, and Alphonse Mucha. It also contains one of Prague's oldest surviving buildings, the Rotunda of St Martin from the 11th century. The oldest buildings in Prague are located within Prague Castle. The Basilica St. Martin, which was built from 900-950, and the Church of the Virgin Mary, which was built in the year 870.
Local legend holds that Vyšehrad was the location of the first settlement which later became Prague, though thus far this claim remains unsubstantiated.
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Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad (Czech for "upper castle") is a historical fort located in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. It was built, probably in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. Situated within the castle is the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, as well as the Vyšehrad Cemetery, containing the remains of many famous people from Czech history, among them Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Karel Čapek, and Alphonse Mucha. It also contains one of Prague's oldest surviving buildings, the Rotunda of St Martin from the 11th century. The oldest buildings in Prague are located within Prague Castle. The Basilica St. Martin, which was built from 900-950, and the Church of the Virgin Mary, which was built in the year 870.
Local legend holds that Vyšehrad was the location of the first settlement which later became Prague, though thus far this claim remains unsubstantiated.
Břevnovský klášter
The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj [Prazsky orloj]), is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.
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Reloj Astronomico de Praga
1 Staroměstské náměstíThe Prague astronomical clock, or Prague orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj [Prazsky orloj]), is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still operating.
Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrate concert venue, in Prague, Czech Republic. Its address is Náměstí Republiky 5, next to the Powder Gate in the center of the city.
The building is of the Art Nouveau architecture style. The building exterior has allegorical art and stucco. There is a mosaic called Homage to Prague by Karel Špillar over the entrance.[1] On either side are allegorical sculpture groups representing The Degradation of the People and The Resurrection of the People by Ladislav Šaloun.[citation needed] Smetana Hall serves as a concert hall and ballroom. It has a glass dome.[1] There is artwork by Alfons Mucha,[1] Jan Preisler and Max Švabinský, too.
Today, the building is used as concert hall, ballroom, civic building, and as the location of cafes and restaurants. Many of the rooms in the building are closed to the public and open only for guided tours.
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Municipal House
5 Náměstí RepublikyMunicipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrate concert venue, in Prague, Czech Republic. Its address is Náměstí Republiky 5, next to the Powder Gate in the center of the city.
The building is of the Art Nouveau architecture style. The building exterior has allegorical art and stucco. There is a mosaic called Homage to Prague by Karel Špillar over the entrance.[1] On either side are allegorical sculpture groups representing The Degradation of the People and The Resurrection of the People by Ladislav Šaloun.[citation needed] Smetana Hall serves as a concert hall and ballroom. It has a glass dome.[1] There is artwork by Alfons Mucha,[1] Jan Preisler and Max Švabinský, too.
Today, the building is used as concert hall, ballroom, civic building, and as the location of cafes and restaurants. Many of the rooms in the building are closed to the public and open only for guided tours.
Food Scene
Café Louvre
22 NárodníCafe Slavia
1012 /2 Smetanovo nábř.Kozlovna U Paukerta
981/17 NárodníRestaurace U Vejvodů
JilskáArts & Culture
The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo) in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition, which helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. They alternate in their performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, in the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All three artistic ensembles select their repertoire both from classical heritage, and modern authors.
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National Theater
2 Národní The National Theatre (Czech: Národní divadlo) in Prague is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
The National Theatre belongs to the most important Czech cultural institutions, with a rich artistic tradition, which helped to preserve and develop the most important features of the nation–the Czech language and a sense for a Czech musical and dramatic way of thinking.
Today the National Theatre consists of three artistic ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. They alternate in their performances in the historic building of the National Theatre, in the Theatre of the Estates and in the Kolowrat Theatre. All three artistic ensembles select their repertoire both from classical heritage, and modern authors.
Muzeum station
Wilsonova 4
4 WilsonovaNational Technical Museum
1320/42 KostelníShopping
Tesco My
63/26 NárodníFarmers Market
NáplavkaPařížská Street in Prague
The pleasure of shopping in luxury boutiques of world famous brands.
The elegant shops of top Czech designers and boutiques of world famous brands, unique antique stores with a magical atmosphere, traditional Czech glass, porcelain and jewelry create an ideal metropolis from Prague for the purchase of premium goods. These products can mainly be bought near Old Town Square in the historic center of the capital.
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rue de Paris
PařížskáPařížská Street in Prague
The pleasure of shopping in luxury boutiques of world famous brands.
The elegant shops of top Czech designers and boutiques of world famous brands, unique antique stores with a magical atmosphere, traditional Czech glass, porcelain and jewelry create an ideal metropolis from Prague for the purchase of premium goods. These products can mainly be bought near Old Town Square in the historic center of the capital.
You can get here with metro B - (station Andel), that goes directly from Narodni trida (few metres from the apartment.
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Paul’s Bakery.
1 PlzeňskáYou can get here with metro B - (station Andel), that goes directly from Narodni trida (few metres from the apartment.
PALLADIUM is not only a shopping mall with the widest offer in the center of Prague but also a building with unique architecture combining historical with modern. Impressive architecture and pleasurable ambience make shopping a real experience.
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A|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. RepublikyPALLADIUM is not only a shopping mall with the widest offer in the center of Prague but also a building with unique architecture combining historical with modern. Impressive architecture and pleasurable ambience make shopping a real experience.
Getting Around
Národní třída
Drinks & Nightlife
Vagon Klub
25 NárodníNáplavka
NáplavkaParks & Nature
Petrin Tower
633 Petřínské sadyWild Sarka
Prokop valley