Here is something to see.
Prague is a city of tiled roofs, ancient palaces, beer, castles, mystics, Vepreva knee and the good soldier Schweik. In this city you fall in love at first sight and want to return to it again and again. The ancient streets, fabulous houses, rich history and friendly people will give tourists many happy hours.
1. The Majestic Prague Castle
Is the largest existing castle complex and the largest Royal residence in the world.
2. The Franz Kafka Museum
Exhibition dedicated to the life and work of German-speaking writer, is a historic building of the former brick factory, and the patio features a whimsical sculpture.
3. Church of our lady before týn
Two pointed towers of the Gothic Tyn Cathedral, which is visible in any weather from any point of Prague, built seven centuries ago.
4. Mysterious Museum of alchemists and magicians
Interactive Museum located in the house called “the donkey in the cradle”, where once lived the famous alchemist Edward Kelly, and here was located his secret laboratory.
5. Wenceslas square
The main point of the longest square in Prague is the statue – a monument to St. Wenceslas, patron of Czech Republic.
6. Museum Kampa
One of the youngest museums of modern art located in a renovated historic building Sovovy Mills.
7. The ancient Charles bridge
Beautiful medieval bridge over the Vltava river linking the Old and New town, is decorated with mighty sculptures, each of which has its own history.
8. Unusual dancing house
Office building in the style of deconstruction, which consists of two cylindrical towers, was built in 1996 and is an architectural metaphor of a dancing couple.
9. The Gothic karlštejn castle
The former summer residence of the king of Bohemia and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire – Charles IV is located on an impregnable cliff over 70 meters.
10. Petřín hill
The highest and most peaceful of Prague’s seven hills – the perfect place for a summer walk.
11. Lush old Royal Palace
The main seat of Czech princes and kings 12-16 centuries located on the territory of Prague Castle.
12. Prague zoo
The main zoo in the Czech Republic and one of the largest in Europe can boast not only a variety of animal, but with Avenue of stars.
13. Fancy Troja Chateau
The first summer Palace built in Prague, is located on the Bank of the Vltava river a few kilometres from the city centre.
14. Vyšehrad
The ancient fortress, erected in the 10th century, is considered the first settlement which began with the history of Prague.
15. Amazing St. Vitus Cathedral
The first stone for the construction of the Cathedral, where he later was crowned all Czech rulers, laid in 1344, but completed only in the early 20th century.
16. Strahov monastery
The oldest monastery of Prague, founded in 1140, got its name from the Outpost, which guarded the approaches to the Prague Castle.
17. Prague national theatre
The building was built on public donations and marked the beginning of the development of Czech drama and music.
18. The famous old town square
The historic center of the Old Town, founded in the 12th century, until 1784 was considered a separate town.
19. National Museum
The largest state Museum complex of the Czech Republic, built in the neo-Renaissance style, was founded in 1818.
20. District Hradcany
Originally the place was built for the settlement of Palace servants, but over time has evolved in the area of luxurious palaces and mansions of the aristocracy.
21. The monument to victims of communism
The imposing memorial of the seven bronze figures, created by a team of architects, was established in may 2002 in memory of the victims of Communist rule.
22. Zizkov tower
The tallest building in the city – 216 meters of glass, metal and concrete – not in keeping with the old Prague, but it is a remarkable observation deck.
23. Impressive Powder gate
The Gothic tower of the 15th century in the past was used as a warehouse of gunpowder, for which he received its name.
24. Little Golden Lane
In miniature houses built into the arches of the former city wall, former home of the guards, jewelers and artisans, and later the criminals and the poor.
25. Winery Devil
One of the seven surviving fire passes turned into the narrow street of the city, equipped with spatafora.
26. Josefov quarter
Street Jewish quarter are no different from the others, except history.
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