Prague attractions. What to see in Prague, the Czech capital?

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Prague is a wonderful city that can charm at first sight. The capital of the Czech Republic is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world! But it's not just nice views. They are also stories about the desire for eternity and gold. Beauty behind which there are executions and rebellions. And the deeper you delve, the more interesting stories and unprecedented beauty you will discover. So come with us, this guide will make it easier for you to explore Prague and learn its secrets!

Experiences in Prague. What to see? Map of Prague attractions!

A bridge with a magic date, the largest castle in the world, a cathedral that knocks children with barcodes off their feet. And gorgeous architecture at every turn! Do not miss the most interesting things here and visit the most beautiful attractions of Prague!

Hradčany - the royal heart of the Czech capital with Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane

Hradčany is the largest castle in the world, entered in the Guinness Book of Records. Of course, smaller in area than the one in Malbork, but in the case of Hradčany, the record speaks of the most compact castle complex. You have to climb the stairs, accessible from both sides of the city, and from above there is a beautiful panorama. The entrance to the Hradčany area is free, but the interiors and the Golden Lane are available behind the ticket, which costs a total of 450 CZK (85 PLN). What is worth seeing in Hradčany?

Golden Lane - a wonderful corner of Prague, a favorite place for tourists. It is named after the royal goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th century. We came here at 9:00 in the morning and found this place completely intimate. Such hollowness reveals the charm of tiny, modest houses. You can look inside them and imagine the living conditions of goldsmiths, but also Kafka, who lived here with his sister and created his works
The Prague Castle with the Władysławowska Hall is the largest vaulted secular hall in this part of Europe. It is 62 m long, 16 m wide and almost 1000 m² in area. It dates from the 15th century, and was created thanks to Władysław II Jagiellończyk, the grandson of Władysław Jagiełło
St. Vitus Cathedral - an intimidatingly beautiful temple in the heart of Hradčany. The first Romanesque rotunda was erected here in the 10th century, and the current church began to be built in the 14th century, although it was built over 500 years! He carries the call of 3 saints: Wit, Wacław and Wojciech. Almost with his mouth open, he walks through the cathedral, admiring its powerful and intricately decorated interior! You can also climb 285 steps to the cathedral tower. The view of Prague is fabulous
St. George's Basilica - the oldest church in Hradčany, from the 10th century, rebuilt in the 12th century. Its baroque façade contrasts with the austere, Romanesque interior
Hradčany market - once it was an independent city, so you can walk around the charming and peaceful market. It is surrounded by magnificent palaces with this most important, the New Royal Palace, where soldiers

Charles Bridge in Prague (Charles Bridge) - one of the most famous bridges in the world!

Charles Bridge is an excellent and probably the most popular attraction in Prague. We talked about it to the ruler in Karlsztejn, recently in Namysłów, but it is the Prague bridge that is a significant place where it is worth mentioning this extremely important person for the Czech Republic. This is King Charles and at the same time the Roman Emperor. It was he who built this bridge in the middle of the fourteenth century, but it is definitely not enough to say. He began to build it exactly on July 9, 1357 at 5.31, thus creating a specific system of numbers (135797531), the so-called palindrome. And it was in his opinion that it was supposed to bring success to this building and it was supposed to survive for a long time. That's what happened, because it still stands today. Did you know that the famous bridge inKłodzko is older than it? Both combine chicken eggs, which were added to the mortar because they are a good binder. Only one older bridge has survived in the Czech Republic, in Pisek.

Charles Bridge is 515 meters long and is available free of charge. For centuries, it was the only bridge crossed by the Vltava River in the Czech capital, and it was here that all of Prague's life broke through. It is no different today, although there are many more of these bridges, it is still very crowded here, especially around sunset. To enjoy its intimate charm, come in the morning. It was also the only stone bridge in Prague, which is why it was simply called the Stone Bridge. It was not until the end of the 19th century that it was named after the ruler. Today it is hard to imagine, but for centuries it was not decorated with figures. Today there are 30 of them. The sculpture of Jan Nepomucen is the most besieged. He was thrown into the Vltava because he did not reveal the secret of the Queen's confession. This statue was erected first, in 1683. If you rub it in a glossy, golden place, you will definitely return to Prague! A short distance from the sculpture, the place where it was thrown into the water is commemorated.

Subsequent sculptures were created over time, the last one only in 1928. Significantly, during one of the largest floods in the city, in 1890, two figures fell into the river. To protect the sculptures from further destruction, the originals were transferred to the museum, and copies of them stand on the bridge. There are lofty towers at both ends of the bridge. These are fragments of fortifications of two different medieval cities: Prague and Lesser Town.
Address: Karlova Street

Old Town Square and the Town Hall with an astronomical clock

The Old Town Square in Prague is the bustling heart of the city. The square was demarcated in the 12th century and since then life has been flourishing here. The main square in Prague is much smaller than Krakow's, but it is not inferior to it in beauty. It has an irregular shape, and is surrounded by ornate and beautifully maintained tenement houses. Many of them have their own names, because in the past, instead of numbers, buildings were identified in this way. The rhythm of this place is determined by the astronomical clock on the façade of the Gothic town hall, straight from the Middle Ages. The building began to be built in 1338, and its tower attracts attention and tourists are attracted by the famous Prague miracle. One of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world. It was created in 1410, a significant date for us. It was constructed by Mikulas (Nicholas). According to legend, his eyes were later burned out so that he would never create something like this again. The astronomical part of the Astronomical Clock, because this is how old tower clocks are described in the Czech Republic, indicates the location of the sun and moon and the sign of the zodiac. Although it is not visible, it is in constant motion. The figures that decorate it also move, always at a full hour.

The powerful town hall once had another, neo-Gothic wing. It was destroyed during World War II, when the Germans shelled Czech insurgents. This is another tragedy that the town hall witnessed, because in June 1621, after the lost uprising, the Habsburgs beheaded 27 leaders of this uprising. Their heads ended up on the bridge tower, and many Czech Protestant families had to move from here, among others, to Silesia and Małopolska. This is commemorated by painted crosses on the pavement.

In the middle of the plate stands a magnificent monument to Jan Hus, a Czech reformer of the Church. And two more churches stand out in the market buildings. The one with two towers is the church on Tyn. If you look closely, you will see that the towers are not the same. It is customary to say that the bigger one is Adam, and the slimmer one is Ewa. Unfortunately, we were unable to get inside it. We saw a beautiful decoration in the baroque church of St. Nicholas. It does not belong to Catholics, but to the Czechoslovak Hussite Church.

Clementinum in Prague - historic complex

Clementinum is a magnificent complex set in the heart of the city, the second largest complex of monuments in Prague after Hradčany. Once it was a monastery, later a Jesuit college, finally the most powerful university in this part of Europe, and today it houses the National Library with a wonderful book collection. The full collection of Klementinum is over 6.5 million volumes, and the heaviest book is a huge volume of church songs weighing over 70 kg! The most valuable is the Visegrad Codex from the 11th century. I highly recommend this place. Unfortunately, it is not as cheap as many of Prague's monuments. The cheapest admission tickets start at CZK 380 per person (PLN 66). This is what we had, in this price, apart from attractions, there are guide's stories in English. And on the Klementinum cornice, there is still a small, yet atmospheric Polish accent, namely the sculpture of a girl, which was the work of the Polish sculptor Magdalena Popławska. Attractions of the Clementinum Astronomical Tower :

Baroque library room - this is what makes this place one of the most beautiful libraries in the world! You can not enter this 18th-century hall, you can admire it from behind the barriers, under the guidance of a guide
A small door behind which students were locked in a cramped, windowless room when they were naughty, usually for 3-7 days!
Astronomical and meteorological instruments - a tiny hole in the wall is interesting, through which light gets in and at high noon it falls on the rope symbolizing the meridian. At that time, the bells were ringing to announce the 12 o'clock hour to the Praguers. This was done for centuries until the discovery of radio. Interestingly, more complex meteorological measurements have been made here for 250 years until today
View from the tower - a wonderful panorama of the city of 100 towers, soaring buildings are almost at your fingertips
Address: Mariánské nám. 5
We visited Clementinum thanks to https://prague.eu/

St. Francis of Assisi Church

Between the Clementinum and the most famous bridge in Prague stands the baroque church of St. Francis of Assisi. It belongs to the Order of the Red Star Crusaders, the only knightly order founded in Bohemia by St. Agnes of Bohemia. Frequent concerts are held here on baroque organs, which are considered to be the oldest in Prague. The concerts are ticketed, apart from them you can visit the temple free of charge.
Address: Křižovnické nám. 3

Lesser Town or Lesser Town beyond the Vltava River

Behind the Charles Bridge, on the other bank of the Vltava River, there is the Lesser Town district. Here, the number of tourists, outside the main street, is much smaller. Once it was a separate city, and today it forms an intimate part of Prague, although tourists are already discovering it in increasing numbers. No wonder, her charm was appreciated even by filmmakers. This is where Tom Cruise shot Mission Impossible. Below you will find the most interesting attractions of the Lesser Town.

Joannites Church in Prague

A unique monument of the Lesser Town is the St. John's Church, i.e. the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the Chain (Church of the Virgin Mary under Řetěz), which seems to be a ready plan of historical films. Marked with a Maltese cross, it invites you to a beautiful courtyard. The church was founded in the 12th century as a Romanesque temple by the Knights of Malta and belonged to the fortifications of their order. In the thirteenth century, an early Gothic chancel was built, and in the next century two towers. Later, the chancel was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The main altar hides the image of the Madonna adored by the Maltese knights. Tradition says that it was here that St. John of Nepomuk was arrested.
Address: 285 Lázeňská Street

Lennon Wall - Lennon Wall on the Lesser Town

Just behind the St. John's Church is the famous Lennon Wall. This is a fragment of the wall, which in the 1980s Shortly after the assassination of John Lennon, it became a monument to the rebellion against communist rule. Everyone can express their thoughts here. And behind Lennon's wall there is a beautiful restaurant and a wonderful plane tree.
Address: Velkopřevorské nám

Narrowest street in Prague

The narrowest street in Prague is about 50 cm wide. So similar to the narrowest street in Venice. Only that we were alone at the Venetian, and here a long queue is lined up in front of the stairs that make it up. It is unusual for traffic lights on both sides to be installed here.
Address: U Lužického semináře

Franz Kafka Museum

Franz Kafka is a very significant Czech writer writing in German. Prague was his hometown, hence he and his city were devoted to the exhibition in Hergert's Brickworks in Lesser Town. The exhibition Praga Kafka was created in 1999 in Barcelona. After James Joyce's Dublin and Fernando Pessoy's Lisbon, it was the third in a series of exhibitions of cities by world-famous writers. It has been presented in Prague since 2005.
Address: ul. Cihelná

Pissing. Pissing Politicians - sculpture by David Černy

Peeing is a sculpture by the controversial artist, David Černy, from 2004. It is located next to the Franz Kafka Museum. The sculpture depicts two men standing opposite each other and urinating in the pool, which is associated with the map of the Czech Republic, because it has such a shape. It is said that they are the Blowing Politicians. Czechs are known for their great distance to each other and irony, and this creator proves it very strongly.
Address: ul. Cihelná

Babies - infants or Black Babies and Žižkov Tower

Babies is another work by Černý, even more popular. Three babies crawl by the Kampa Museum. They have barcodes instead of faces. It is such a sign of our times and I think it is worth considering here how media and social media affect us. In addition, babies also crawl on the Žižkov TV tower, the highest tower in Prague, with a height of 216 meters. It is located in the district of the same name and invites tourists to a fantastic viewpoint!
Address: U Sovových mlýnů 2, Mala Strana
mahlerovy Sady St., Prague 3 district

Narrowest house in Prague

The narrowest house in Prague is only 2.25 m long and is located in the Old Town (Anežská 4). It dates back to the mid-nineteenth century and hides a spicy curiosity, namely until 1922 a public house was located here. They didn't have much intimacy there.
Address: 4 Anežská Street

Municipal Representative House in Prague

The Municipal Representative House is the official name of this building. Beautiful Art Nouveau and one of the most beautiful buildings in Prague. It was established at the beginning of the twentieth century, and it is permanently inscribed in the hearts of the Czechs, because it was here that the independence of Czechoslovakia was declared in 1918. It also went down in history in 1989, when the first meeting of the communist authorities with the Civic Forum took place here.
Address: Náměstí Republiky 5

Powder Tower in Prague

The Powder Tower stands next to the Representative House. However, the guide told us that, despite the name, gunpowder was never kept here. Anyway, the impressive Powder Tower is one of the symbols of Prague. The construction of this 65-meter-long, late-Gothic city gate began in 1475, commissioned by Władysław II Jagiellończyk. It was built on the foundations of an even older gate from the 13th century. Today, it is available for a fee, offering an observation deck. The façade shows seated figures of the rulers of Bohemia - Przemysł Ottokar II and Charles IV. The tower begins with the Royal Route, which runs from here to the market square.
Address: Nám. Republiky 5

Museum of Czech Cubism with the Black Madonna (House of the Black Madonna)

On the Royal Route, between the tower and the market square, pay attention to the building with the Black Madonna. The tenement house was built in 1911-12. This is the first and most famous example of Czech cubism. Besides, it hides in the interior of the museum associated with this period of art. The figure is a remnant from the previous Baroque tenement house.
Address: Fruit Market 19

Candy Miners Candy Mine

While walking around the Old Town near the Market Square, we came across an interesting candy mine. It's a fantastic, fairy-tale place that shows that even an ordinary store can be extraordinary. Gums, sweet pebbles, caramels, lollipops. Whatever sweet you dream of, you will find it in the abysses of this mine.
Address: Karlova 11

Józefów (Josefov) - Jewish district with synagogues

Józefów is a Jewish quarter in Prague encompassing the former Jewish ghetto, with grim souvenirs from the past. The name Josefov comes from Emperor Joseph II, who in the 18th century, or more precisely in 1781, relaxed the rules regarding the Jews through a tolerance edict. To this day, several synagogues, a town hall and a huge Jewish cemetery, or cemetery, delight here. The oldest synagogue is called the Old-New Synagogue (Staronová Synagoga), it dates back to the Middle Ages and is the oldest active synagogue in Europe. And why is this place so well preserved? Because the Nazis wanted to create a museum of an extinct race here. And various monuments and objects of Jewish worship were brought here from other places, which were then liquidated. This is how some of the richest collections related to Jewish culture in the world were found here.

Museum of an extinct breed? Sounds very bad. Of course, the idea was not implemented, but in fact a museum complex was created here, consisting of several synagogues, exhibitions and a huge cemetery. The price is high, because the whole costs 600kc per person, or about PLN 114, and you can not buy a ticket only for a cemetery or a selected synagogue, only in its entirety. It is a pity, because we did not have enough time to use such an expensive ticket, and we would like to get to know some places better. From the outside, the synagogues look magnificent. It is amazing that a place that was once a symbol of exclusion has now become a space of memory and reflection. In addition, the district is also famous for its restaurants serving kosher dishes.
Address: Červená, Maiselova, Pařížská and others

National Museum in Wenceslas Square

The National Museum in Prague is a gigantic institution that today includes about 14 million items in the fields of natural history, history, art, music and librarianship. The museum was founded in 1818 and today it is housed in several dozen buildings. The main seat of the Museum is a powerful and architecturally magnificent historical building from 1885-91, which dominates Wenceslas Square. A new building of the National Museum was built next to it.
Address: Václavské nám. 68

Horse and St. Wenceslas - sculpture of Černý in Lucerne Palace

Another unique sculpture by Černý is located in the Lucerne Palace, near the National Museum. It is the so-called Horse - the work refers to the statue of St. Wenceslas on a horse, which proudly stands in front of the National Museum. His caricature hangs from the ceiling and the horse is hung upside down. As you can see, his sculptures force you to reflect on generally accepted symbols and myths.
Address: 61 Štěpánská Street

Petřín Hill with a viewpoint

Peaceful Petřín, located on a hill with a height of more than 300 m above sea level, offers a beautiful park with gardens. Winding paths lead to the top amidst greenery and flowers, and from above there is a panoramic view of the city. There is a nineteenth-century tower resembling the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is reached by a cable car, available as part of tourist tickets for public transport (24 and 72-hour). The nearby Štefánik Observatory offers an exhibition dedicated to astronomy, and on the border of the park there is a monastery in Strahov with a richly decorated library.

Guided tour of Prague and its undergrounds

Such a guided walk around the Old Town costs 650 CZK, or PLN 124. The trip lasted about 90 minutes and during that time we went through a large part of the Old Town, listening to the stories. Thanks to this, we not only learned interesting stories, but also discovered gems that few people know about. For example, a 12th-century palace in the city's basement. What is today the basement of the House of the Lords of Kunštát, in the heyday of the palace, was a ground floor. This is how the ground level has risen over the centuries. In the fifteenth century, George of Podebrady, the future king of Bohemia, lived here. Interestingly, until World War II, this place was a mystery. Discovered only when an anti-aircraft shelter was organized here.

We visited two other cellars, which were already built in the fourteenth century. The ground on which we walked still remembers medieval merchants selling animals and grain here, because there was once no building here. In the last undergrounds we visited (U Krkavců building), exhibitions related to alchemy, plagues or torture were organized. The figure of the executioner Jan Mydlář, who is most famous for the execution of 27 leaders of the Czech uprising, which we talked about earlier, is approaching here. Apparently, he blunted 4 swords at that time, and still not all the unfortunates were beheaded, some were hanged.
We went for a walk from https://www.prague-underground-tours.com/

Prague Fair

If you come to Prague around Christmas, you will see one of the most beautiful fairs in the world! The Christmas Market in Prague welcomed us with the most wonderful Christmas tree we have ever seen. After dark, her charm captivated us. Crafts and traditional flavours are waiting around in the stalls. There are trdelnikas, hot chocolate, coffee and mulled wine. The prices are reasonably affordable considering we're in the capital.

Other things to do in Prague

Strahov Monastery with a library, Strahovské nádvoří 1/132 - available for a fee - a historic Norbertine monastery founded in 1140, founded by Prince Władysław II. It is located on the top of a hill, southwest of Prague Castle. The monastery in Strahov houses a beautiful library that holds 200,000 volumes, 3,000 manuscripts and many old prints. It offers 3 rooms: Theological, Philosophical and Cabinet of Curiosities. As in Klementinum, they can only be seen at the entrance
The municipal library with a book well, Mariánské nám. - is located next to the Clementinum and there is a queue throughout the day. It used to be a rarely visited place, but since materials with a book sculpture by the artist Matej Kren appeared on social media, crowds of tourists come here every day to see it. The book well is available for a fee
Vltava Cruise - a romantic experience right next to the famous bridge
Prague Zoo, U Trojského zámku

Weekend in Prague. Sightseeing plan

Day 1: Walk around the city without visiting the interiors: Representative building - Powder Gate - Museum of Cubism - Market Square - Clementinum - Charles Bridge - Mala Strana - Hradčany - Josefov

In the evening, it is worth returning to the Charles Bridge, to the sunset and night illumination

Day 2: Visiting the interiors: Hradčany and Klementinum, or Josefov or the National Museum
In the evening, it is worth returning to Hradčany for illumination

Day 3: A walk along the Lesser Town with sculptures by Černý, Petřín Hill with a park and a garden, or Žižkov Tower, and for dessert as long as possible, a cruise on the Vltava River

How to get to Prague? Public transport. Where to buy a ticket. PID Lítačka application

Prague can be easily reached from Upper Silesiaby train, bus or car. The distance is about 360 km. Direct connections run regularly. We left early in the morning by car to Bohumin (about 1 hour drive), where we left our car in the free parking lot at the station. From the station, we departed with the Leo Express lines at 8.00 to Prague, where we arrived at noon. The ticket price is about PLN 100 per person. In the same way, we were returning from Prague around 4 p.m. a few days later. We were at home around 9pm. In this way, we made good use of the time to explore the city. We have a direct train from ourTarnowskie Góry, which runs from Warsaw to Prague, but this one arrives in Prague in the evening and leaves Prague in the morning, which would significantly reduce our time in this city. Ticket prices were comparable.

- By train: directly from Bohumín Leo Express (less than 4 hours), from Pyrzowice Leo Express (4.5 hours)
- By bus: FlixBus runs directly from Katowice or Gliwice to Prague (5.5-6.5 hours)
- By car: from Upper Silesia on the A1 and D1 motorways (about 360 km, 4-4.5 hours), through Ostrava and Olomouc. Vignettes must be purchased and parking prices in Prague must be added
- By plane, because there is an airport in Prague

Public transport in Prague

Public transport in Prague is very well organized. It is known as PID (Pražská integaná doprava) and includes metro, trams, buses, ferries and some trains, creating a convenient system for tourists and residents.

It is most convenient to use it with the PID Lítačka application
You can buy tickets there slightly cheaper than at vending machines or kiosks. You can choose from short-term tickets for single rides within Prague and, more interestingly, tourist tickets. Children under the age of 6 have free rides, and children aged 6-15 and students aged 18-26 and seniors 65+ have discounts.

Short-term tickets:

30 minutes: 36kc (app) or 39kc outside the app
90 minutes: 46kc (app) or 50kc outside the app
They do not include the cable car to Petřín

Tourist tickets:

24 hours: 140kc (app), 150kc outside the app
72 hours: 340kc (app), 350kc outside the app
Include luggage and Petřín
They do not include special lines like AE (Airport Express).

What and where to eat in Prague

There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets in Prague. At almost every step, you will find trdelnikas, both classic, empty inside, and with various fillings, such as nutella or pistachio cream to completely fancy with filling and whipped cream, which look like the best ice cream! In 2026, prices ranged from 80 kc for classic to even 225 kc. They are available both in points without tables to grab and eat on the way, as well as in small cafes, including typical Trdlokafe.

And when it comes to more specific food, we tried two iconic restaurants that line up. The first is the Golden Snake Restaurant. They are located very close to the Charles Bridge (Karlova 18). They boast that they come from the 18th century. We ate here tasty fried camembert cheese and fries, i.e. fries plus salad (325 kc - PLN 62, 2026). Czech classic, simple but always tasty and on time, perfect for a golden drink. After all, gold is the color of Prague!

The second is the U Parlament Restaurant (Valentinská 52). Here we tasted again traditional Czech dishes, such as fried cheese, and additionally Moravian pork and beef stew "Parlament". These dishes fit in the price of just under 300 kc. We also liked it. We are slowly getting used to onions as salads, because I like onions, but after a few times in the Czech Republic we do not order Svíčková anymore. Whipped sweet cream on beef is not covered.

Accommodation in Prague

While visiting Prague, we slept at a&o Prague Rhea It is a very good and usually economical choice. We have already used the offer of this chain store in Venice and Warsaw, Italy. We are always satisfied because we know what to expect and these accommodations always fully meet our needs. The rooms have their own private bathrooms and comfortable beds, and the hostel also offers breakfast included. Typically, these are large facilities that also include a bar, lounges, workspaces, and a kitchen for guests. In Prague, we lived on the 16th floor, which offered a spectacular view. The facility is a bit away from the center, but it was easy to reach by public transport. First, 2 stops by bus from Hostyńska (199 or 188), and then by the green metro line A from Želivského station to the very center.

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What's worth seeing in the area?

If you have already visited this attraction, it is also worth visiting several other interesting ones places nearby. Within a radius of 100 kilometers you will find many interesting places places that can diversify your stay in this part of Poland.

Hradčany in Prague, distance: 1.5 km
Karlstejn Castle, distance: 23.4 km
Beroun, distance: 28.3 km
Czech Karst, distance: 31.5 km
Rock city in the Czech Republic. Kokorinsko, distance: 37.2 km
Kolin, distance: 56.1 km
Kutna Hora, distance: 62.3 km
Central Bohemia, distance: 62.3 km
Pardubice, distance: 97.1 km
Chrudim, distance: 99.3 km