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Prague (Czech: Praha) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The city's historic buildings and narrow, winding streets are testament to its centuries-old role as capital of the historic region of Bohemia. Prague lies on the banks of the beautiful, meandering Vltava River that reflects the city's golden spires and 9th century castle that dominates the skyline. This historic atmosphere is combined with a certain quirkiness that embraces the entire city. From the Museum of Czech Cubism to the technicolour Jubilee Synagogue; the castle to the river, Prague is a Bohemian capital in every sense. This city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has mirrored on the surface of the swan-filled Vltava river for more than ten centuries. Almost undamaged by World War II, Prague's compact medieval centre remains a wonderful mixture of cobbled lanes, walled courtyards, cathedrals and countless church spires all in the shadow of her majestic 9th century castle that looks eastward as the sun sets behind her. Prague is also a modern and vibrant city full of ene…
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Popular tours and experiences
Prague 3-hour Afternoon Walking Tour including Prague Castle
US$51.51
Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour
US$31.61
Terezin Camp & Bohemian Switzerland-Tisa with Bastei From Prague
US$140.49
Cesky Krumlov Full day tour from Prague and back
US$128.78
Prague In One Day Private Tour
US$251.71
Climate
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Dates to know
St. Wenceslas Day
2026-09-28 · Den české státnosti
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
2026-10-28 · Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
2026-11-17 · Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva
Christmas Eve
2026-12-24 · Štědrý den
Christmas Day
2026-12-25 · 1. svátek vánoční
Emauzy monastery
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Founded in 1347 by Charles IV, Emauzy is a historic Benedictine abbey known for hosting Slavic liturgy. Destroyed by Wor…
M-F 11:00-16:00
+420224917662
Adult 90 Kč, concessions 60 Kč, family 150 Kč
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Old Town Square
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The center of the eventful history of Prague. The Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings were preserved here. The His…
Týn Church
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A pure Gothic church.
Storch building
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Covered in murals.
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Jan Hus Memorial
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That striking man standing atop a patina-green metal mountain in the center of Old Town Square is not Jesus, though he r…
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Astronomical Clock
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The Astronomical Clock located on a side tower of the Old Town Hall (reasonably enough, on Old Town Square) is easy to f…
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Municipal House
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Nám. Republiky 5. The Obecní dům was built near the Powder Tower (a storage place for gunpowder and a major trade route…
+420 222 002 101
Adult 320 Kč
Prague City Gallery
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A museum of modern Czech arts divided between several sites most of which are in the old town. Its main building is the…
Speculum Alchemiae
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A museum dedicated to the mysteries of alchemy, housed in a classified building dated from 980 AD in the center of the…
Haštalská 795/1
10:00-18:00
+420 773 645 234
Adults 200 Kč, students 150 Kč
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Convent of Saint Agnes
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The Anezsky klaster is the first Early Gothic building in Prague (founded 1234) - something notable in a city filled wit…
U Milosrdných 17
Admission: Full: 220 Kč, Reduced: 120 Kč, Family: 150 Kč
Prague Visitor Pass
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The official city pass providing free public transport, a free ticket to ride on the vintage tram line 42 as well as fre…
2700 Kč
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Museum of Czech Cubism
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The Museum of Czech Cubism in the renovated House of the Black Madonna exhibits furniture suites, individual pieces, acc…
Ovocný trh 19
Tu 10:00-19:00, W-Su 10:00-18:00, closed M
+420 224 211 746
Adult 150 Kč, senior or student 80 Kč (July 2020)
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Museum of Decorative Arts
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This 17th century palazzo-style building houses examples of historical and contemporary crafts, as well as applied arts…
17 listopadu 2, Praha 1
+420 251 093 220
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Pariska Street
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Tree lined street with number of historic buildings, exclusive shopping and upmarket restaurants and hotels.
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Rudolfinum
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Neo-Renaissance style auditorium, home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
Alšovo nábřeží 12
+420 227 059 352
Jaroslav Fragner Gallery
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Contemporary architecture. You can find here profiles of influential people and groups, retrospective exhibitions, thema…
Sex Machines Museum
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Humorous presentation of historic and present day sex toys and related installations. A visit takes about 60 to 90 minut…
Melantrichova 476/18
10:00-23:00
+420 227 186 260
300 Kc for students, 350 for adults
Lego Museum
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A small museum dedicated to Lego bricks and their creations. Don't expect a history of the bricks, the museum is entirel…
Národní 362/31
10:00-20:00
+420 777 771 070
210 Kc
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Powder Tower
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One of the original city gates, which separates the Old Town from the New Town. The gate was used to store gunpowder in…
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Jewish Museum
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This is not a single site but consists of four synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Memorial Hall - entrance to a…
U Staré školy 1
+420 222 749 211
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Maisel Synagogue
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One of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish Ghetto. Nowadays the synagogue belongs to the Jewish Communi…
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Spanish Synagogue
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The Spanish Synagogue, so-called because Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain at the end of the 15th century built a previ…
Vězeňská 1
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Pinkas Synagogue
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Inside the front door of the Pinkas Synagogue, inscribed in tiny red and black letters on almost every square inch of wa…
Siroká ulice 3
Nov-Mar: 09:00-16:30. Apr-Oct: 09:00-18:00. Closed Saturday (Jewish Sabbath) and Jewish holidays
+420 222 326 660
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Old Jewish Cemetery
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On the left wall before the entrance is a plaque detailing conservation efforts (which cost 1 million crowns per year).…
Siroká ulice
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Klausen Synagogue
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The Klausen Synagogue is nowadays the largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto and also a single example of…
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Ceremonial Hall
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The last service to the deceased members of the Prague Jewish Community was held here.
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Old-New Synagogue
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The name sounds strange for a building from the 13th century but it was called 'New' to distinguish it from an even olde…
Maiselova 18
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Jewish Town Hall
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Renaissance style building
Maiselova 250/18
Prague Castle
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The former seat of the King and is now the seat of the Czech president. This is Prague's number one tourist attraction s…
St. Vitus Cathedral
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In the center of the castle and the most important cathedral in all of the Czech republic. The oldest parts of the cathe…
Old Royal Palace
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The original seat of Czech rulers. Visitors first enter the Vladislav hall, the largest high-Gothic vaulted space in Cen…
St. George's Basilica
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The second oldest church in the castle and features a colorful Baroque facade. The interior is visibly older and is the…
St. George's Convent - National Gallery
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One of several branches of the National Gallery is located inside this, the first convent in Bohemia. Today it houses th…
The Golden Lane
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During the reign of Rudolf II, goldsmiths lived in a lively alleyway filled with tiny workshops, which were also their r…
The Daliborka
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Built by Prince Vladislav in 1496, the tower at the far end of the castle is part of a new fortified wall. Its first pri…
Prague Castle Picture Gallery
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Housed in the original castle stables. It contains Renaissance and Baroque art, including parts of the original collecti…
The Royal Garden
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To the east/north-east of the palace is a large park. Aside from its own beauty, it has an excellent view of the east ba…
The State Rooms at Prague Castle
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Open to the public two days of the year, as they are mostly used exclusively by the President. Contact the Castle Inform…
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Charles Bridge
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connects the Old Town with Lesser Town. Commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and constructed bet…
Prague Cool Pass
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An unofficial pass available for 1, 2 or 3 days. Includes a bus city tour and a river cruise. Free entry to Prague Castl…
Adult: €64 - 1 day, €88 - 2 days, €108 - 3 days
The Lennon Wall
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This historic graffiti wall, near a Venetian-like canal with water wheel and close to the Charles Bridge, used to be a s…
Child Jesus of Prague
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This image of Christ, known also as the Holy Infant of Prague, is among the most widespread religious images in the worl…
Karmelitská 385/9
Petřín Hill
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Due to a housing crunch, most young Czechs don't move out of their parents' house until they marry (sometimes long after…
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Petřín Lookout Tower
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A smaller version of the Eiffel Tower on the top of Petrin Hill overlooking Prague. The grounds near the tower contain a…
Climbing the tower costs 220 Kč for a standard ticket or 150 Kč for discounts. Only ISIC cards are accepted for student discounts. Paid lift available (additional 150 Kč for adults) which takes you to the observation platform
Loreta
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A beautiful Baroque convent in the Lesser Town.
Strahov Monastery
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A monastery on the mountain. Worth a visit for both its picture gallery and its notable Renaissance library.
Franz Kafka Museum
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Influences, life and works of the German language writer.
Cihelná 2b
+420 257 535 507
Wallenstein Palace
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A nice Baroque palace with garden, it houses the Senate of the Czech Republic.
The Pedagogical Comenius Museum
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A museum documenting the writings of the Czech Renaissance erudite, centering around the legacy of J.A. Comenius: tradit…
Valdštejnská 20, Praha 1
Tu-Su 10:00-12:30, 13:00-17:00
+420 257533455
60 Kč
Lobkowicz Palace
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Art museum near Prague Castle. Houses the original manuscript for Beethoven's famous 5th symphony, and many other intere…
Jiřská 3
10:00-18:00
275 Kč
Museum Kampa
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A museum of modern Central European art.
U Sovových mlýnů 2,
10:00-18:00
+420 257 286 147
Adults 350 Kč, student/senior 190 Kč, child (under 6) free
National Gallery Prague - Old Masters
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The Old Masters collection of the National Gallery, covering paintings from the 15th to 18th centuries, is divided betwe…
Hradčanské Square 2 and 15, Prague 1
Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Combined entrance to both buildings 300 Kč (reductions 200 Kč), also other combined passes with other NGP branches
Wenceslas Square
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Václavské náměstí is a wide boulevard running down from the National Museum and it's crammed with bars, restaurants and…
National Museum
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Nature and history museum in the upper part of Wenceslas Square. The building was designed by prominent Czech neo-renais…
Václavské nám. 68, 110 00 Nové Město
Daily 10:00-18:00
+420224497111
Adult 360 Kč, concession 260 Kč, kids under 15 free
Dancing House
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It is the work of the twentieth century American architect Frank Gehry, and is said to be shaped like a man and a woman…
Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, 120 00 Nové Město
Botanical Garden of the Charles University
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Botanical garden of the Charles University with valuable outdoor exhibition and a collection of tropical plants in green…
Na Slupi 433 /16, 128 00 Nové Město
Daily 10:00-18:00
+420221951885
Adult 100 Kč, concessions 50 Kč
Vyšehrad
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Seat of Czech princes for centuries before Prague Castle was built. Site of St. Paul and Peter's Cathedral, and of the f…
Vyšehrad cemetery
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Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle, it is the final resting place of many famous Czechs like artist A…
Stulcova
Basilica of St Peter and St Paul
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A neo-Gothic church in Vyšehrad fortress.
Velvet Revolution Memorial
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A simple brass plaque.
Národní 16, 110 00 Nové Město
Jubilee Synagogue
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Built in 1906, designed in Moorish Revival form with Art Nouveau decoration.
Jeruzalémská 1310/7
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Museum of Communism
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An interesting museum that follows the history of communism in Czech Republic until its fall with the Velvet Revolution.…
V Celnici 1031/4, 118 00 Nové Město
Daily 09:00-20:00
+420 224 212 966
Adults 390 Kč, students with ID 310 Kč, seniors 340 Kč
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Mucha Museum
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This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Alphonse Mucha, a leading artist in the Art Nouveau movement.
Na Příkopě 852/10, 110 00 Nové Město
Daily 10:00-18:00
+420 224 216 415
Adults 300 Kč, concessions 250 Kč, kids under 10 free
Head of Franz Kafka
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A moving metallic sculpture behind the Quadrio mall.
Charvátova, 110 00 Nové Město
Prague City Pass
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An unofficial pass providing free entry to various attractions in Prague within a 30 days period, various 25% discounts,…
1390 Kč
National Gallery Gift Ticket
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If you are an art lover and you are staying in Prague for a longer time, a dárková vstupenka (gift ticket) for National…
450 Kč
