What to see in Prague

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Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)

Walking across Charles Bridge is a popular activity in Prague. However, by 9am it is filled with tourists looking to shop from hawkers and listen to buskers while the baroque statues that line the parapets look on. To experience the bridge in its...
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Prague Castle

The iconic Prague Castle is the city's most popular attraction, located atop the Vltava's left bank. Its incredible collections of spires, towers and palaces create an awe-inspiring sight, resembling a fantasy-like stronghold. Within its walls...
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St. Vitus Cathedral (Chram svateho Vita)

For almost six centuries, St Vitus has been a cornerstone of the spiritual and cultural life of Czechia. Among many remarkable objects and works of art, this cathedral boasts the 14th-century mosaic of the Last Judgement, the tombs of St...
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Church of Sts Cyril & Methodius

Baroque church, first consecrated to St Charles Borromeus

The scene of a pivotal event in the Czech resistance movement during World War II, this Baroque 1730s church is scarred by shelling. That happened when two Czech paratroopers,...
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Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti)

With its colorful buildings, historic monuments, and lively atmosphere, Old Town Square is one of Europe’s most stunning city centers. Old Town Square (known as Staroměstské náměstí or Staromák) has been the main public square of Prague since...
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Old Town Hall & Astronomical Clock

Prague's Old Town Hall, established in 1338, is a unique blend of historic structures collected through the years, topped by a majestic Gothic tower with a stunning Astronomical Clock. Aside from providing the main tourist information office for...
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Old Town Bridge Tower

This striking, late-14th-century tower, crafted by Peter Parler, is both a fortification and an archway symbolizing the entrance to the Old Town. Inside, there is a display chronicling the design and construction of both the bridge and the tower,...
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Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana)

Historic royal square

Meaning "Little Side," the Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) is found on the slopes of the Prague Castle, on the bank of the Vltava River. Near Old Town, a trip to Lesser Quarter is accessible via the Charles Bridge, and...
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Planetárium

Stromovka Park, located near Výstaviště to the west, houses the Planetarium, where visitors can enjoy a variety of slide, video and star shows. While most of the presentations are in Czech, several are presented in English, and audio-guides in...
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St. Agnes Convent (Klaster sv. Anezky Ceske)

The Convent of St Agnes, Prague’s oldest surviving Gothic building, is found in the northeastern corner of Staré Město. The National Gallery has its permanent collection of medieval and early Renaissance art (1200-1550) from Bohemia and Central...
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Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)

Wenceslas Square, more akin to a broad boulevard than a typical European city square, is steeped in Czech history. It was here that a grand Mass was conducted amidst the revolutionary events of 1848, and in 1918 the birth of the new Czechoslovak...
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Břevnov Monastery (Břevnovský klášter)

The oldest friary in Bohemia

Břevnov Monastery (Břevnovský klášter) was founded by Prince Boleslav II in 993 AD. The monastery was rebuilt several times and its current Baroque-style buildings date from the 18th century. The monastery is...
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Vysehrad

For over 1000 years, the complex of buildings and structures atop Vyšehrad Hill have been an integral part of Czech history. As a royal residence, religious centre, and military fortress, Vyšehrad Citadel is still considered the city’s spiritual...
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Dancing Building

Completed in 1996, the Dancing House, an architectural achievement by Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry, has become an iconic symbol of Prague. Its curved glass tower and more upright companion, likened to the legendary dancing duo Fred and Ginger,...
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Powder Tower (Prasná brána)

The Powder Tower (also known as Mihulka) is a 15th-century structure that was originally part of the castle's defensive system. Located north of St Vitus Cathedral, it was later used as the workshop of Tomáš Jaroš, a cannon and bell maker, who...
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Lennon Wall

A symbol of love and peace

In the early 1980s the young citizens of Prague started painting and writing on an otherwise plain wall, covering it up with portraits of John Lennon and The Beatles, and lines from their songs. The Lennon Wall...
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National Museum

The National Museum of Czechia, designed by Josef Schulz in the 1880s, towers above Wenceslas Square in a magnificent neo-Renaissance structure. Its grand interior is a testament to Czechia's cultural, intellectual and scientific history, and it...
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"Piss" by David Cerny

Popular sculpture in front of the Franz Kafka Museum

"Piss" by David Cerny is one of the most photographed works of art in Prague. Installed in front of the Franz Kafka Museum, the sculpture depicts two men peeing into a Czech...
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Strahov Monastery and Library (Strahovský kláster)

In 1140, Strahov Monastery was founded by Vladislav II to house the Premonstratensian order. While much of the present buildings were completed in the 17th and 18th centuries, they were shut down and the monks imprisoned by the communist...
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Petrín Tower (Rozhledna)

Atop Petřín Hill lies a 62-metre tower, constructed in 1891 by the Czech Hikers Club who, after visiting Paris, were so taken with the French capital's architecture that they wanted to recreate something similar back home. This tower remained...
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Municipal House

The Municipal House in Prague is a sight to behold. Every aspect of its design, from the paintings and sculptures to the decorations, has been carefully crafted with symbolic meaning. The restaurant and cafe are like walking through a museum of...
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Pinkas Synagogue (Pinkasova Synagoga)

The Pinkas Synagogue, built in 1535, served as a house of worship until 1941. Following WWII, it was transformed into a memorial, with walls adorned with tens of thousands of names, birthdates, and dates of the disappearance of Czech victims of...
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DOX - Center of Contemporary Art

Located in the trendy Prague district of Holešovice, this alternative art gallery is the epicenter of the growing cultural scene. Featuring a wide range of media, such as video, sculpture, photography, and painting, the gallery’s exhibitions will...
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Vyšehrad Cemetery (Vyšehradský hřbitov)

The historical significance and artistic value of Vyšehrad Cemetery draws many people to visit and reflect upon the graves of some of the Czech Republic's most famous figures. Notable among these is Antonín Dvořák, composer of the New World...
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Museum Hracek

Doll and toy museum

Museum Hracek is a great place to find some of the most unique dolls and toys, from across Europe and America. Spread across two floors and seven rooms, the exhibits here offer sixty showcases of toys, including rare...
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Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských)

The renowned Kinský Palace, with its remarkable late-baroque rococo facade constructed by Kilian Dientzenhofer in 1765, is a must-see in Prague. It is now the site of a branch of the National Gallery that regularly showcases Czech art in...
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Dvorák Museum (Muzeum A. Dvoráka)

The Vila Amerika, a stunning 1720s French-style summer house designed by Kilian Dientzenhofer, stands in stark contrast to the dull neighbourhood south of Ječná. This baroque building, one of the most impressive of its kind in the city, is now...
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Old Jewish Cemetery

The Old Jewish Cemetery is a somber reminder of Europe's Jewish history. Established in the early 15th century, it is the continent's oldest surviving Jewish graveyard. After being unused for more than two centuries (since 1787), the cemetery...
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Museum of Decorative Arts

Established in 1900 as part of a larger European effort to restore the aesthetic values that had been neglected in the wake of the Industrial Revolution, this museum was once a charming old building filled with Czech glass, furniture, tapestries...
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Museum of Children's Drawings

Family-friendly art

The Museum of Children's Drawings is a great place for the whole family to stop into, with regular interactive options for kids to see and create their own masterpieces.

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Church of the Virgin Mary Before Tyn ( Kostel Panny Marie pred Tynem)

The unmistakable Týn Church, with its two distinct Gothic spires, is a beloved landmark in Prague's Old Town. Towering over Old Town Square, the church features a golden image of the Virgin Mary from the 1620s, crafted from the melted-down...
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Kubista

Classic Czech design gallery and shop

Kubista is a concept art gallery and store, with focus on classic Czech design, particularly rare cubist and art deco. The shop opened in 2002, inside the House at the Black Madonna in the historical...
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Galerie Mánes

Art on the river

A fine functionalist art work in its own right, this building straddling a lock of the Vltava river is the largest of the Czech Fund for Art Foundation's network of galleries.

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Leica Gallery

The Leica Gallery presents a wide range of photography from the 20th century to the present day, featuring renowned Czech and international photographers such as Helmut Newton, Leni Riefenstahl and Elliott Erwitt of Magnum Photo Agency. As well...
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Futurista Universum

Design, jewelery and architecture

Futurista Universum offers 150m² of unique space, dedicated to contemporary design, photography and art, lectures, exhibitions and private presentations.

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MeetFactory

Local and international talents

MeetFactory is a supporting organization for the contemporary art scene in Prague. The different programs connect artists across genres and nationalities, and that makes this venue a true cultural hotspot....
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Polansky & SVIT Galleries

Exciting contemporary art

The Polansky and SVIT galleries are two art galleries under the same roof. This is where you can see the artworks from some of Prague's most talented contemporary artists.

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Art Wall Gallery

Billboard gallery

The Art Wall Gallery is a wall of billboards in the Letná area, dedicated to different art projects. The gallery has an extraordinary location, right by the riverbank, and is open and accessible for everyone.

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Ponec Theatre

Dedicated to contemporary dance

The Ponec Theatre is the only theater in Prague where they only focus on contemporary dance. It was renovated in 2001, and has been an important institution for contemporary dance, movement theatre and other...
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FUTURA

Futura Gallery is renowned for its display of all types of contemporary art, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, videos, installations, and even performance pieces. In the garden, visitors can find David Černý's permanent installation,...