Strahov Monastery (11 min.) Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church.
Lennon Wall (3 min.) Wall that, since Communist days, has been covered in graffiti, often politically focused messages. St. Vitus Cathedral (13 min.) Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury. The Powder Tower (11 min.) City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague. Petřín (12 min.) Covered with parks, this historic, rocky hill in the city center is a popular recreational area. Wenceslas Square (12 min.) City plaza with lots of pedestrian traffic, site of monuments, public gatherings & historic events. Prague Castle (9 min.) Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century. Dancing House (13 min.) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Church of Our Lady before Týn (13 min.) 14th-century landmark with 80m towers, ornately carved exteriors & a baroque altarpiece. Staroměstská radnice (13 min.) 14th-century old town hall, renowned for its observation tower and intricate astronomical clock. Národní muzeum (11 min.) Grand museum established in 1818 with a range of natural science & history exhibits, plus events. Prague Astronomical Clock (13 min.) Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes. Old Town Square (11 min.) Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings. |