Prague Must See Sights
When you come to Prague for only a few days sometimes it´s hard to pick the places one should see. On this page we´ll try to make it easier for you and choose those that should certainly be on a Prague Must See Sights list. The great advantage of Prague is that everything is very close, all places are within a walking distance.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle, founded in 870 AD, is Prague’s premier tourist attraction. Located in the Castle District (Hradčany), it is the largest ancient castle in the world, covering an area bigger ...
Charles Bridge
The Charles Bridge is the most famous of Prague’s bridges and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire city. Construction on the bridge first started in 1357 under King ...
Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad is a castle located in Prague. It is believed to have been built in the 10th century, and is perched atop a hill overlooking the Vltava River. The castle itself is fairly large and ...
Lesser Quarter
The Lesser Quarter (or “Malá Strana” in Czech) is one of the most historic districts in all of Prague. Often called “Lesser Town,” the area’s name comes from its position on the west bank of ...
National Museum
The National Museum was founded in 1818 by Kašpar Maria Šternberk and is used to prepare and publicly display natural scientific and historical exhibitions and collections. The museum currently ...
New Town Hall
Built in the late 14th century, the New Town Hall is the historical focus of Charles Square. The most noticeable part - the high tower with a big bell and a chapel inside - was not built until ...
Astronomical Clock
The Prague Astronomical Clock is a medieval astronomical clock located in Old Town Square in Prague. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the oldest working astronomical clock in ...
Old Town Square
Dominated by the brooding statue of Jan Hus, Old Town Square is one of the biggest and most beautiful urban spaces. Once you emerge from the alley into the square you will find yourself on a ...
Hradčany
Hradčany is considered part of the historical center of Prague and is often referred to as the “Castle District,” as it consists of Prague Castle as well as its surrounding...
Powder Tower
The construction of the 65m-tall Powder Tower begun in 1475 on the site of one of Staré Město’s original 13 gates. The kings of Bohemia used to enter the town...
Rudolfinum
Rudolfinum is a gorgeous Neo-Renaissance building at Jan Palach Square on the right bank of the Vltava River in the Old Town of Prague. Major concerts such as Prague Spring...