Prague, Czechia

Prague Czechia

Prague (Praha) is the capital of Czechia, located on the Vltava River. During the Middle Ages it was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and a residence of Holy Roman Emperors. Main landmarks include the well-preserved Old Town, Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. Prague is also a gateway to the castles and historic towns of Bohemia.

Main Landmarks

Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) – former royal palace, now the residence of the President – map | tickets
St. Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Víta) – Gothic cathedral inside Prague Castle – map
Charles Bridge (Karlův most) – medieval bridge over the Vltava River with statues – map
Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) – main square with colorful buildings and churches – map
Astronomical Clock (Pražský orloj) – medieval clock with moving figures on the Old Town Hall – map
Klementinum – Baroque library and astronomical tower with city views – map | tickets
Vysehrad Fortress (Vyšehrad) – fortress with basilica and views over the Vltava River – map | tickets
Powder Tower (Prašná brána) – Gothic city gate – map
Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) – medieval monastery – map | tickets
National Museum (Národní muzeum) – museum with history and natural science collections – map | tickets
National Technical Museum (Národní technické muzeum) – museum of science, transport and industry – map | tickets
Petrin Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) – lookout tower with panoramic city views – map | tickets

Day trips from Prague

Karlovy Vary (Karlovy Vary) – spa town with thermal springs, 130 km away – map
Cesky Krumlov (Český Krumlov) – medieval town with a castle and UNESCO-listed Old Town, 170 km away – map
Kutna Hora – UNESCO-listed town with St. Barbara's Church, 80 km away – map
Karlstejn Castle (Hrad Karlštejn) – medieval castle built by Emperor Charles IV, 30 km away – map
Konopiste Castle (Zámek Konopiště) – castle and former residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, 50 km away – map
Krivoklat Castle (Hrad Křivoklát) – Gothic castle in the forests of Bohemia, 60 km away – map