Letiště Václava Havla Praha 24 min
Lennon Wall (16 min) Wall that, since Communist days, has been covered in graffiti, often politically focused messages. Charles Bridge (14 min) Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers. Dancing House (17 min) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Staroměstská radnice (13 min) 14th-century old town hall, renowned for its observation tower and intricate astronomical clock. St. Vitus Cathedral (8 min) Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury. Old Town Square (13 min) Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings. Kampa Island (12 min) This small city-center island with a museum on the Vltava River is crossed by the Charles Bridge. Petřín (8 min) Covered with parks, this historic, rocky hill in the city center is a popular recreational area. Prague Astronomical Clock (19 min) Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes. Strahov Monastery (7 min) Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church. Petrin Tower (9 min) Built in 1892, 378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views. Vyšehrad (19 min) Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica. Wenceslas Square (16 min) City plaza with lots of pedestrian traffic, site of monuments, public gatherings & historic events. The Powder Tower (15 min) City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague. Prague Castle (6 min) Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century. |