Prague
Prague is the equal of Paris in terms of beauty. Its history goes back a millennium. And the beer? The best in Europe.
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Attractions
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St Vitus Cathedral
Prague
Built over a time span of almost 600 years, St Vitus is one of the most richly endowed cathedrals in central Europe. It is pivotal to the religious and…
Charles Bridge
Malá Strana
Strolling across Charles Bridge is everybody’s favourite Prague activity. However, by 9am it’s a 500m-long fairground, with an army of tourists squeezing…
Prague Castle
Prague
Prague’s most popular attraction. Looming above the Vltava's left bank, its serried ranks of spires, towers and palaces dominate the city centre like a…
Prague Jewish Museum
Staré Město
This museum consists of six Jewish monuments clustered together in Josefov: the Maisel Synagogue; the Pinkas Synagogue; the Spanish Synagogue; the Klaus…
Strahov Library
Prague
Strahov Library is the largest monastic library in the country, with two magnificent baroque halls dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. You can peek…
National Monument
Prague
While this monument's massive functionalist structure has all the elegance of a nuclear power station, the interior is a spectacular extravaganza of…
Wenceslas Square
Prague
More a broad boulevard than a typical European city square, Wenceslas Square has witnessed a great deal of Czech history – a giant Mass was held here…
Astronomical Clock
Staré Město
Every hour, on the hour, crowds gather beneath the Old Town Hall Tower to watch the Astronomical Clock in action. Despite a slightly underwhelming…
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Things to Know
From accommodation to public transport, plus where to avoid, here are 13 things to know before you go to Prague (including a little Czech language).
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Get to know Prague through its characterful districts with this guide to the city's neighborhoods.
Read articleDay Trips
After you've checked off the major sights in Prague, head out of town to escape the city crowds.
Read articleTransportation
Prague's excellent public transportation system can take you to all the key neighborhoods in this historic city. Here's how to get around.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Prague isn't the low-cost destination it once was, but there are still some amazing things to do for free. Here's our pick of the best.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
From fairytale castles to parks along the Vltava River, Prague has a host of family-friendly activities to enjoy.
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