Prague
The castle's former horse-riding school is used as a venue for temporary exhibitions on various subjects, from architectural history to modern art.
Must-see attractions in Prague
Prague
The first of two main gates into the Vyšehrad complex when coming from the metro is a 17th-century archway marked with a lively, faux-Gothic top.
Malá Strana
The Czech poet Jan Neruda (famous for his short stories, Tales of Malá Strana) lived at the House of the Two Suns from 1845 to 1857.
Prague
Designed by Ludvík Kysela in 1927, the Lindt Building is one of the Czech Republic’s earliest examples of functionalist architecture.
Staré Město
The elegant 16th-century High Synagogue is so called because its prayer hall (closed to the public) is upstairs.
Prague
Presiding over Chalres Square is this 1660s baroque tour de force, designed for the Jesuits by Carlo Lurago.
Malá Strana
This former riding school now houses temporary art exhibitions staged by the National Gallery.
Prague
The Dancing House was built in 1996 by architects Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry. The curved lines of the narrow-waisted glass tower clutched against its…
Prague
The baroque Leopold Gate marks the impressive entryway into the inner Vyšehrad complex. It was built in the mid-17th century to serve both a ceremonial…
Church of Our Lady of Unceasing Succour
Malá Strana
The baroque Church of Our Lady of Unceasing Succour was a theatre from 1834 to 1837, and staged Czech plays during the Czech National Revival.
Malá Strana
Built for aristocrat Josef of Bretfeld, this 1765 palace was once a social hotspot, entertaining famous guests such as Mozart and Casanova.
Malá Strana
The House of the Golden Horseshoe is named after the relief of St Wenceslas above the doorway – his horse was said to be shod with gold.
Prague
Just beyond the Tabor Gate stand the remants of the original Gothic Peak Gate, which once served as the main entryway into the complex.
Malá Strana
This Gothic building reconstructed in Renaissance style during the 17th century once belonged to a family of violin makers.
Malá Strana
Built in 1566, the St John of Nepomuk house is adorned with the image of one of Bohemia’s patron saints.
Prague
The 17th-century Chapel of St Roch is in the northwestern corner of Olšany Cemetery.
