Letiště Václava Havla Praha 20 min
Strahov Monastery (11 min) Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church. Klementinum (14 min) Complex comprised of the Mirror Chapel & Baroque Library, with Atlas atop the Astronomical Tower. Old Town Square (17 min) Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings. Vyšehrad (15 min) Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica. Kampa Island (17 min) This small city-center island with a museum on the Vltava River is crossed by the Charles Bridge. St. Vitus Cathedral (14 min) Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury. Dancing House (13 min) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Petrin Tower (13 min) Built in 1892, 378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views. Charles Bridge (14 min) Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers. The Powder Tower (19 min) City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague. Prague Astronomical Clock (17 min) Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes. Petřín (10 min) Covered with parks, this historic, rocky hill in the city center is a popular recreational area. Municipal House (19 min) Art nouveau venue hosting classical concerts, opera & ballet plus events including fashion shows. Old Jewish Cemetery (15 min) Home to 12,000 tombstones but many more burials, including scholar & teacher Judah Loew ben Bezalel. Church of Our Lady before Týn (20 min) 14th-century landmark with 80m towers, ornately carved exteriors & a baroque altarpiece. |