Letiště Václava Havla Praha 35 min
Petrin Tower (32 min) Built in 1892, 378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views. Strahov Monastery (31 min) Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church. Quarry Great America (11 min) Trails encircle this abandoned limestone quarry with sheer walls & a lake at the bottom. Vyšehrad Cemetery (33 min) Graveyard with the 19th-century Slavin tomb, holding the remains of renowned artists & musicians. Divoká Šárka (33 min) Nature park with a gorge offering swimming areas & hiking trails, plus sports courts & a playground. Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument (28 min) Set in the remnant of a medieval watchtower, this gallery showcases paintings made by young artists. Bertramka (29 min) Mozart used to stay in this elegant villa that has been turned into a museum in his honor. Saint Peter and Paul Basilica (33 min) Landmark neo-Gothic basilica featuring elaborate frescoes, carvings & mosaics inside. Vyšehrad (31 min) Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica. Karlštejn Castle (15 min) 14th-century Gothic castle with royal treasure, wall paintings & portraits. Regular guided tours. Mirror Maze in Petrin Park (32 min) Mirrored wooden labyrinth built for the 1891 Prague Exhibition, with a mural of the city in 1648. Petřín (32 min) Covered with parks, this historic, rocky hill in the city center is a popular recreational area. Dancing House (32 min) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Memorial to the Victims of Communism (30 min) A series of 7 bronze statues walking up steps commemorate political prisoners of the Communist era. National Theatre (30 min) Magnificent venue for nationally sponsored new & classical ballet, opera & theater performances. |