Prague Astronomical Clock (21 min.) Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes.
Petrin Tower (22 min.) Built in 1892, 378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views. Old Town Square (22 min.) Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings. Wenceslas Square (15 min.) City plaza with lots of pedestrian traffic, site of monuments, public gatherings & historic events. Lennon Wall (22 min.) Wall that, since Communist days, has been covered in graffiti, often politically focused messages. Staroměstská radnice (20 min.) 14th-century old town hall, renowned for its observation tower and intricate astronomical clock. The Powder Tower (21 min.) City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague. Municipal House (19 min.) Art nouveau venue hosting classical concerts, opera & ballet plus events including fashion shows. Vyšehrad (15 min.) Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica. Dancing House (17 min.) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Prague Castle (22 min.) Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century. Church of Our Lady before Týn (24 min.) 14th-century landmark with 80m towers, ornately carved exteriors & a baroque altarpiece. St. Vitus Cathedral (21 min.) Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury. |