Tourist Attractions in Prague

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Prague

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About Prague

Such epithets as “mystical”, “magical”, “mysterious” are firmly established for Prague. Many tourists fall in love with the capital of Bohemia forever and call it the most beautiful city in Europe. Indeed, there is something magical about Prague’s gloomy Gothic castles, winding alleys and ancient cathedrals.

Not only original excursions around the night city, visits to the ancient Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and river trips along the Vltava River are waiting for guests of the city. A trip to Prague is also a unique opportunity to enjoy traditional Czech cuisine and taste incomparable Czech beer, which has been brewed according to ancient monastery recipes for centuries.

For spectacle lovers, artists and musicians in medieval costumes have prepared performances, which, as hundreds of years ago, they give in the middle of the city’s street squares.

Top-35 Tourist Attractions in Prague

Charles Bridge

 4.8/5

154489 reviews

A medieval city bridge spanning the Vltava River and connecting Staré Město and Malá Strana. It was named in honour of Emperor Charles IV. Since its construction in the middle of the 14th century, the structure was used for rulers to drive across it to their castle. Since 1974, the bridge has been pedestrianised. It is now a lively place where tourists stroll, street artists’ paintings are for sale and costume shows take place.

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Wenceslas Square

 0/5

The central square of the Novo Mesto district, the cultural centre of Prague, where public and state events are often held. Along the square there are hotels, famous shops, restaurants, nightclubs and offices of large companies. The square is named in honour of the main patron saint of the Czech Republic, St. Wenceslas. Since the 14th century, fairs and executions were held here. Gradually, Wenceslas Square was surrounded by the houses of craftsmen and traders.

Old Town Square

 0/5

The main square in the Staro Mesto neighbourhood has been bustling with life since the 12th century. Back in those distant times, a large market operated here, where various goods were transported along the Vltava River. The ancient buildings surrounding the square have been very well preserved, as they escaped extensive destruction during the Second World War (except for the Town Hall). Thanks to this, today tourists can admire wonderful examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Staroměstská radnice

 4.7/5

1706 reviews

After Staré Město was recognised as a city, the laws of the 13th century required the construction of a town hall to house the city government. But Prague did not get its own town hall until the 14th century. Over the 700 years of its existence, it has grown considerably, as many extensions have been added. On the ancient Town Hall Tower there is a functioning Astronomical Clock from the beginning of the 15th century, a unique creation of clockmakers with many dials built into each other.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Church of Our Lady before Týn

 4.7/5

6025 reviews

A picturesque Gothic cathedral, a real jewel of Old Town Square. It was begun in the 14th century and took more than 160 years to complete. Inside are the ashes of important historical figures. Two 80-metre high towers rise above the temple, which give off the gloomy breath of the Middle Ages. Inside there are a couple of dozen altars characterised by rich decoration and luxury.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

St. Nicholas Church

 4.6/5

6542 reviews

The main church of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church was built in the first half of the 18th century. Although there are many majestic buildings on Old Town Square, the Church of St Nicholas is hard to miss. The statues, stained glass windows and frescoes are reminiscent of art objects. The organ plays an important role in the interior. There is a lot of gilding and small finishing details around it. And the crystal chandelier of the church is a gift from the Russian Emperor Alexander II.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Karlštejn Castle

 4.6/5

22590 reviews

A famous Czech castle 30 kilometres from Prague. It is an almost impregnable fortress where important state documents, relics, jewellery and symbols of power were kept. The fortification was built by order of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in the middle of the 14th century. The ruler personally supervised the construction and decoration works. Karlštejn remembers the glorious kings of the past and keeps sacred relics within its walls.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Prague Castle

 4.7/5

162206 reviews

A complex of buildings that has been included in the Guinness Book of Records due to its enormous size (70,000 m²). It houses historical palaces, ancient cathedrals and chapels, galleries, towers and museums, as well as the famous “Zlata ulica”. The government of the Czech Republic sits in Prague Castle. The first settlements existed here in the IX-XI centuries, as evidenced by excavations. Prague Castle is a “city within a city” and is considered the core of the Czech capital.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Trojský zámek

 4.6/5

6328 reviews

Baroque palace on the outskirts of Prague, surrounded by picturesque landscaped gardens. It has an external resemblance to classical Italian villas. At the end of the 17th century the complex belonged to the aristocratic Steenberg family. Inside there is a collection of 19th century paintings, a wine museum and a collection of oriental ceramics. The most luxurious interior is the Imperial Hall, where you can see frescoes glorifying the deeds of the Habsburg dynasty.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Vyšehrad

 4.8/5

44554 reviews

An ancient castle and defence structure in the southern part of Prague, built on a hill. Vyšehrad appeared in the 10th century and reached its peak by the end of the 11th century, but soon fell into disrepair. Under Charles IV it was revived. Here is the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, with which the formation of the statehood of the Czech Republic is connected. In the distant XI century Prince Vratislav II planned to build a church modelled on the main cathedral in the Vatican, but due to a fire the idea could not be realised to the end.

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Loreto

 4.6/5

4310 reviews

A complex of buildings around a replica of the Virgin Mary’s hut, where the saint was brought up and raised (according to Christian beliefs). Such “lorets” have become widespread throughout Europe. The Prague House was built in the 17th century in the Baroque style. It has seven chapels, a clock tower, decorative fountains and galleries. The Prague Loreto is a very popular and visited Catholic centre.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

St. Vitus Cathedral

 4.8/5

77514 reviews

The main (cathedral) church of the Czech capital, located on the territory of Prague Castle. The cathedral is dedicated to three saints at once: Vitus, Vojtek and Wenceslas. In the X century there was a small basilica on the site of the building, which began to grow and be completed under Charles IV in the XIV century. The cathedral was built in several stages over a period of almost four centuries. The last works were completed in 1929.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Strahov Monastery

 4.4/5

13033 reviews

The monastery was built for the Premonstratensian monastic order in the twelfth century. It is quite close to Prague Castle, so it could not escape damage during the Hussite Wars, the storming of the fortress during the Thirty Years’ War and other battles. On the territory of the monastery there is a large library with 2.5 thousand ancient manuscripts, including the 9th century Strahov Gospel.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM

National Theatre

 4.8/5

11659 reviews

Prague’s main theatre, considered one of the symbols of the national revival of the Czech people. It was erected with funds from the people, as the Austro-Hungarian government did not allocate money. It was opened in 1881, but the theatre soon burned down and reopened in 1883. The building adorns the Vltava embankment and is as beautiful as the famous Vienna Opera House. The interior is designed with elegance and luxury.

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Rudolfinum

 4.7/5

8873 reviews

The colourful building on Jan Palach Square is two in one – a concert hall and a gallery. The Rudolfinum is named after the Austrian crown prince. The initiator of the construction was the Czech Savings Bank. The opening ceremony took place in 1885. For 20 years in the first half of the last century the parliament sat in this building. In the 1990s, the building was reconstructed and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra took over the venue.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Národní Muzeum

 4.5/5

31788 reviews

The building was designed by architect D. Schulz and built in the Neo-Renaissance style. It houses expositions about the history of the Czech Republic. You can see palaeontological and anthropological collections, a library, a collection of coins, medals, sculptures and other materials found during excavations. The museum has several branches in addition to the main building.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

National Technical Museum

 4.6/5

16143 reviews

Opened in 1908 with the aim of bringing together in one place technical achievements from various fields. These include photographic art, the transport industry, printing, metallurgy, astronomy, and military science. The exhibition is organised into themes and distributed in separate rooms. At the beginning of the present century, the building and the exhibitions themselves underwent a major reconstruction. The public was allowed back into the museum in 2011.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Museum of Communism

 4.1/5

6215 reviews

The post-war history of Czechoslovakia is something that today’s Czechs do not want to forget or repeat. The museum covers the period from the putsch of 1948 to the revolution of 1989. Exhibits include photographs, propaganda and motivational posters, busts and statues, authentic interiors, equipment and documents, model rockets, and wardrobe items. The names of the rooms are also curious: “Dream”, “Reality”, “Nightmare”.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror

 4.8/5

2007 reviews

7 Czechoslovak saboteurs performed a real feat in 1942, killing the prominent Nazi figure Reinhard Heydrich. Their memory was immortalised in the form of a memorial in the Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius. A plaque with information about the soldiers is mounted on the building. Nearby stands an embrasure, on which even traces of gunshots have been preserved. A permanent exposition was placed in the hall of the church, and in the crypt there are bronze busts and biographies of the soldiers.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Jewish Museum in Prague

 4.3/5

1248 reviews

More than 100 years ago, historian August Stein began collecting artefacts from the city’s lost synagogues, as well as religious objects important to the Jewish community. The resulting museum became so extensive that it has been called the “Jewish City.” The landmark includes several synagogues, but only the Spanish Synagogue is used for religious purposes. In addition, there are educational and cultural centres.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Kafka Museum

 4.1/5

5096 reviews

A museum (or rather a travelling exhibition) dedicated to the Czech writing genius F. Kafka. The exhibition contains the first published books of the master, his manuscripts, diaries, sketches and photographs. In the courtyard there is a sculptural group-fountain with a very ambiguous content. It depicts two men urinating on a map of Bohemia. There is an opinion that the creator D. Černý put a political connotation into his creation, but most people believe that it is a simple eupatism.

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Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny

 4.5/5

24642 reviews

The stainless steel art object was installed near the Quadrio shopping centre. The sculpture consists of horizontal layers rotating at different speeds. They briefly freeze and fold into a huge head, and then go into motion again. The author of the project is David Cerny. He thought that Kafka is not enough to be represented in a static sculpture. The writer was unusual, so it is necessary to use a creative approach to depict him.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Memorial to the Victims of Communism

 4.5/5

2181 reviews

A modern monument from 2002, which the author Zubek intended to symbolise the suffering of political prisoners during the communist government in the Czech Republic. The memorial consists of seven male figures descending a staircase. Each successive one contains increasingly significant defects: cracks, fractures, missing limbs.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Petrin Tower

 4.5/5

27040 reviews

A tower erected for the opening of the Industrial Exhibition of 1891. It was nicknamed “Prague’s Eiffel Tower”. At first, the tower served as an observation platform, offering a good view of the city. In the middle of the 20th century, the first antenna for television broadcasting was placed in it, which resulted in an increase in the length of the structure by 20 metres. The total height of the Petřín Tower is 60 metres.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Žižkov Television Tower

 4.4/5

18172 reviews

A working television tower built at the end of the 20th century. It is more than 200 metres high and can be seen from any part of Prague. The structure is quite unusual and has been included in lists of the world’s ugliest buildings or the most original ones. The observation deck is located at a height of 93 metres. The tower also has a panoramic restaurant, a bar and a hotel where honeymooners like to stay.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Prašná brána

 4.6/5

39614 reviews

An old Gothic building right in the middle of the street near the m. “Namnesti Republiky”. In its place once stood the city gate. In the 18th century, it was used as a gunpowder storehouse, which is where the building got its name. Nowadays, there is a photo exhibition and an observation deck inside, from where you can take some spectacular pictures The Powder Tower reminds tourists of the dark years of the Middle Ages.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

McCarthy's Irish Pub

 4.4/5

2026 reviews

A building erected on the site of the old royal residence. After the building was completed, it was used for meetings and exhibitions. This place has a special significance for the country, as Czech independence was declared here in 1918. Nowadays, concerts are organised on the grounds of the Public House. Every spring, the Prague Spring music festival takes place here, bringing together groups from all over the world.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Josefov

 0/5

A neighbourhood on the site of an 11th century Jewish ghetto. Until the beginning of the 18th century it was walled, but by the will of Joseph II the barriers were torn down. The quarter was completely rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, only a few old buildings and synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery remain. Before the events of the Second World War more than 100 thousand people lived here, now the population is only a few thousand inhabitants.

Prague's narrowest alley

 4.1/5

4897 reviews

The narrowest street in Prague, or rather a narrow alley, which is only 70 cm wide. Only one person can pass through here at a time. To prevent people from colliding, there are pedestrian traffic lights at both ends of the street. During the high tourist season, many people gather around these traffic lights waiting for their turn. The name comes from the winery that is located near the lane.

Open time

Monday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Golden Lane

 4.3/5

463 reviews

A museum street in Prague Castle, lined with “toy houses” inhabited by fairy-tale characters. In the 16th century it was home to jewellers and chasers working for the Treasury (hence the street’s name). According to one popular legend, the Golden Street was also home to alchemists whose main job was to turn any suitable material into gold. The place became uninhabited after the Second World War and all the houses were converted into museums.

Havelské tržiště

 4.2/5

26823 reviews

A food and souvenir market, aimed mainly at tourists. Here you can buy flowers, berries, honey, sweets, pastries and much more. There is also a wide variety of souvenirs: wood and leather products, marionette puppets, Bohemian glass, jewellery. The market has existed since the 13th century; in the Middle Ages, the neighbourhood was inhabited by Germans, who named the market after St. Gavel.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Prague Zoo

 4.8/5

54914 reviews

A zoo with more than 400 species of animals, some of them recognised as endangered. There is a children’s zoo with pets and a children’s railway. The numerous pavilions recreate the atmosphere of different climatic zones. The Indonesian Jungle pavilion, built in 2002, is considered to be the most impressive. Only the Prague Zoo, the only one in Europe, is home to Galapagos tortoises.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lennon Wall

 4.1/5

37749 reviews

A wall with numerous graffiti created by fans of the Beatles and D. Lennon. There is a version that it appeared as a protest against the communist authorities. The monument symbolised the free spirit, the desire for independence and freedom. The authorities tried to tear down the wall several times, but without success. It should be noted that the legendary musician himself never visited Prague.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Dancing House

 4.3/5

50623 reviews

Interesting and non-standard architectural solution realised by F. Gary and V. Milunic. Gary and V. Milunic. The house is located in the centre of Prague, with a French restaurant on the ground floor. The building is sometimes called “glass” and “drunken house”. The Dancing House is built in the modern style of deconstructivism, which uses asymmetrical and sometimes disorderly forms. At first the citizens did not accept the innovative building, but soon enough it became a “highlight” of Prague.

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Vltava River

The longest river flowing through the Czech Republic. “Vltava means “wild water” in the ancient language. There are several bridges crossing the river within the city limits, the most beautiful of which is the Charles Bridge. In the warm season, there are many walking routes for tourists. From the boat you can admire the magnificent city architecture and see Prague from a slightly unusual angle.