Letiště Václava Havla Praha 28 min
Vyšehrad (12 min) Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica. Charles Bridge (8 min) Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers. Prague Astronomical Clock (11 min) Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes. Old Town Square (9 min) Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings. Strahov Monastery (10 min) Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church. Wenceslas Square (13 min) City plaza with lots of pedestrian traffic, site of monuments, public gatherings & historic events. Lennon Wall (8 min) Wall that, since Communist days, has been covered in graffiti, often politically focused messages. St. Vitus Cathedral (9 min) Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury. The Powder Tower (12 min) City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague. Kampa Island (11 min) This small city-center island with a museum on the Vltava River is crossed by the Charles Bridge. Petrin Tower (8 min) Built in 1892, 378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views. Prague Castle (6 min) Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century. Dancing House (11 min) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Petřín (12 min) Covered with parks, this historic, rocky hill in the city center is a popular recreational area. Staroměstská radnice (9 min) 14th-century old town hall, renowned for its observation tower and intricate astronomical clock. |