Staré Město
The Spanish Synagogue is named after its striking Moorish-Andalucian interior. Dating from 1868, its exhibition records the story of Jews in the Czech…
Must-see attractions in Prague
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Jan Palach, a student who set himself on fire in January 1969 to protest the Soviet invasion, is buried in Olšany Cemetery. To find his grave, enter the…
Prague
A sure-fire winner with kiddies, this interactive centre bamboozles visitors with its optical illusions. Have your head served on a platter of fruit,…
Malá Strana
During the communist era, the bell tower of St Nicholas Church was used to spy on the nearby American embassy – on the way up you can still see a small,…
Prague
An unexpected, hidden oasis of peace and greenery lies just west of the bustle of Wenceslas Square. There are entrances from the end of the Světovor…
Staré Město
The neo-Gothic Maisel Synagogue replaced a Renaissance original built by Mordechai Maisel, mayor of the Jewish community, in 1592. It houses an exhibit on…
Prague
Stanislav Sucharda’s extraordinary art nouveau František Palacký Memorial dominates Palackého náměstí. It shows a swarm of haunted bronze figures …
Prague
The valley of the Šárecký potok (Šárka Creek), in the far western end of the city, is one of Prague’s best-known and most popular nature parks. People…
Prague
Angular but slightly chunky, made from striated concrete – the world's only cubist lamp post is passed by many and overlooked by most. It's a 1913 work by…
Staré Město
The clue is in the name: at the Art Gallery for Children the kids not only get to look at art, but make it, add to it and alter it. There are paints and…
Proudy (David Černý Sculpture)
Malá Strana
Sounds of laughter and clicking cameras greet Proudy (2004) by David Černý, a saucy animatronic sculpture of two guys pissing in a puddle shaped like…
Prague
This terrace garden offers superb views across the rooftops of Malá Strana and permits a peek into the back garden of the British embassy. There are…
Prague
Built between 1538 and 1560, and also known as the Belvedere, this is perhaps the most authentic Italian Renaissance building outside Italy. Find it in…
Prague
The Prague Public Transport Authority's museum, located just west of Dejvice, is more fun than it sounds. There are plenty of old-timer streetcars to…
Prague
Standing in Prague Castle's third courtyard is a copy of a 14th-century bronze figure of St George slaying the dragon; the original is on display in the…
Viselec (David Černý Sculpture)
Staré Město
Here's some more inspired madness from artist David Černý: look up as you walk along Husova street and you'll see a bearded, bespectacled chap not unlike…
Prague
This small gallery highlights some of the best up-and-coming Czech artists working in the visual arts, including painting, photography and video. The…
Prague
Edgy gallery dedicated to showing contemporary urban art, street art and graffiti from young Czech and international artists. Artists include Pasta Oner,…
Staré Město
Built in 1912, the Ceremonial Hall was formerly the mortuary for the Old Jewish Cemetery, and is now the site of an interesting exhibition on Jewish…
Staré Město
Ladislav Šaloun’s brooding art nouveau statue of Jan Hus was unveiled on 6 July 1915, the 500th anniversary of Hus’ death at the stake.
Staré Město
The Klaus Synagogue houses a good exhibit on Jewish ceremonies of birth and death, worship and special holy days.
Prague
In 1140 Vladislav II founded Strahov Monastery for the Premonstratensian order. The present monastery buildings, completed in the 17th and 18th centuries,…
Staré Město
This small museum is devoted to Bedřich Smetana, Bohemia’s favourite composer. It isn’t that interesting, unless you’re a Smetana fan, and has only…
Malá Strana
This much-hyped and slightly overpriced exhibition on the life and work of Prague’s most famous literary son, entitled ‘City of K’, explores the intimate…
Church of Our Lady of the Snows
Prague
This Gothic church at the northern end of Wenceslas Square was begun in the 14th century by Charles IV, but only the chancel was ever completed, which…
Prague
With an area of more than seven hectares, Charles Square is Prague’s biggest – it’s more like a small park, really, and was originally the city's cattle…
Prague
Sporting a beautifully preserved facade of black-and-white Renaissance sgraffito, the Schwarzenberg Palace houses the National Gallery’s collection of…
Prague
This island is a sleepy, dog-eared sandbank with pleasant gardens, river views and several jetties where you can hire rowing boats. In the middle stands…
Prague
The late-17th-century early-baroque palace opposite the Loreta boasts Prague’s largest monumental facade. This imposing building has housed the foreign…
Prague
Overlooking the entrance to Prague Castle, the austerely neoclassical Salm Palace – built in 1810 as a luxury aristocratic residence – provides hanging…
Malá Strana
A 17th-century baroque monastery building with an impressive central atrium makes a beautiful setting for Prague’s Museum of Music. The museum’s permanent…
Prague
The New Town Hall was built in the late 14th century, when the New Town was still new. From the window of the main hall (the tower was not built until…
Staré Město
When the Jesuits were invited to Prague by the Habsburg emperor Ferdinand I, they selected one of the city’s choicest pieces of real estate and in 1587…
Malá Strana
The enthusiastic Russian collector of KGB memorabilia who established this small museum insists on showing visitors around his treasure trove of spy…
Staré Město
When the Josefov ghetto was cleared at the turn of the 20th century, the broad boulevard of Pařížská třída (Paris Ave) was driven in a straight line…
Malá Strana
Below the Petřín Lookout Tower is the Mirror Maze, built for the 1891 Prague Exposition. As well as the maze of distorting mirrors, which was based on the…
Malá Strana
A recently renovated historical building on Kampa island, Werich Villa is worth a visit if you're interested in the history of Czech theatre and the lives…
Prague
The Czech ‘Sea World’ has the largest water tank in the country, with a capacity of around 100,000L. Some 4500 living species of fish and sea creatures…
Prague
In 2009 the National Museum expanded into the ugly building next door. This so-called New Building now hosts changing exhibitions on various historical,…
Prague
The planetarium in Stromovka park, just west of Výstaviště, presents various slide and video presentations in addition to daily star shows. Most shows are…
