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Updated Jun 2024
- 8.34.6/5767 ReviewFrom37.64
based on 37085 reviews"Walking on Prague Castle Hill, looking across Prague from the castle, the red-roofed house gives the city unlimited enthusiasm and endless romance. Walking through the ancient streets, the ancient heavy, warm and lively, colorful, gorgeous and gorgeous words are difficult to describe its unique style, as if entering the most romantic fairy tale. The street people come and go, or take a warm photo, or forget to kiss, the city is rosy, the romance of people, this is the charm of Prague."Prague.Hardcany3.1km from downtownHighlights: Prague Castle is actually a large building area, forming a large-scale building complex with churches, palaces and courtyards. In 1992, Prague Castle was selected for inclusion in the World Heritage List. Historical background Prague Castle was built in the 9th century and completed in the era of Charles IV in the 14th century. It was the residence and office of the Czech rulers in history. Now it is the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic, mainly used for foreign affairs. A guided tour of Prague Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Prague. The main entrance of the castle is on the west side. It is good to enter here when visiting. Every 12 noon, the changing of the guard ceremony will be held in the first atrium here, so it is also a place where many tourists are happy to stop. After passing through the Gate of Matthias, you will come to the second atrium. If you are a painting lover, you must not miss the Prague Castle Gallery. The gallery is located on the west side of the second atrium. It was originally the stables of the castle, and it is easier to be caught. Ignore that, the gallery displays the collection of Rudolf II throughout the year, including masterpieces by Titian, Aachen and Rubens. St. Vitus Cathedral enters the third atrium, and you will see the landmark of Prague Castle - St. Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral is magnificent. It is the largest and most important church in Prague, and it is also the resting place of the royal family after the coronation and death. The stained glass painted by Czech painter Alphonse Mucha is also worth seeing. The jewel of the town, the bohemian pure gold crown, is kept in the crown room of the St. Wenceslas Chapel in the cathedral. Also, don't forget to climb up to the 90-meter-high South Tower of the Church (tickets must be purchased separately), which has the largest clock in the Czech Republic and a magnificent view of Prague Castle. The Old Palace, which is close to the church, was once the residence of the Bohemian kings in the past. Among them, the Villadislav Hall built in the 15th and 16th centuries is not to be missed. The spacious hall can accommodate knights on horseback. And on the viewing promenade south of the hall you can overlook the beautiful view of Prague Castle Gardens. Continuing south, you can visit the Prague Castle Story Exhibition, a 40-minute documentary about the history of Prague Castle. The brick red building adjacent to St. George's Church is St. George's Church, an ancient two-story church that is considered a beautiful imitation Romanesque masterpiece in Bohemia. The frescoes in the church "Jerusalem of the Ceiling" and "The Coronation of the Virgin" are worth seeing. The adjoining St. George's Monastery houses a large collection of Renaissance works and is now managed by the Czech National Gallery. If you continue to move forward in the castle, you can come to the Golden Lane. The brightly-colored small houses on both sides of the road used to be their residences. Some of them are now mini museums, showing the daily life of servants and craftsmen at that time, and some are specialty shops. The writer Kafka also lived here, and Room 22, where he lived, is now a beautiful bookstore. Other attractions Continue along the Golden Lane and you may be attracted by a cute little pinwheel, the symbol of the Prague Toy Museum. Opposite the Toy Museum is the Rockowitz Palace. This 16th-century manor houses Canaletto's paintings, as well as manuscripts of Beethoven and Mozart. Friends who like painting and music may wish to pay a visit. let you down. At the end of the Golden Lane stands the Daliborka, which used to be the place where prisoners were held, and now there are torture instruments and weapons of that time on display for viewing. The large viewing platform next to the Dalibota Tower is where most tourists will stop. Here you can overlook the whole city of Prague. Prepare your camera and freeze the beauty of this "city of a thousand towers" forever. . After the visit, you can leave from the east gate of the castle, and you can also watch the sunset scenery of the Vltava River and Prague Old Town along the way.Show Less - 8.14.7/51013 ReviewFreebased on 73090 reviews"Beautiful scenery, it is almost unable to miss this bridge as you walk around Prague. It’s low season but still full of tourists, it makes it harder to take good pictures but definitely worth a visit. Keep the best scene in your memory."Prague2.2km from downtownNo. 1 of Night AttractionsHighlights: The Charles Bridge connects the old town and the small town of Prague. It is a landmark building in Prague, and it is also the oldest stone bridge in the city. It is often said that "you have come to Prague by crossing this bridge". Inscribed on the World Heritage List This is a Gothic stone bridge imitating the Roman Angel Bridge, and it is the only way for the coronation procession of the kings of the past dynasties. In 1992, the Charles Bridge was included in the World Heritage List. When it was first built, its name was "Stone Bridge". It is said that egg yolks are also mixed into the raw mortar for reinforcement. The open-air Baroque Statue Museum Charles Bridge is 516 meters long and has a particularly wide deck. The bridge is known as "Europe's open-air Baroque sculpture gallery". There are various sculptures and reliefs decorated on both sides of the bridge. There are a total of 30 saint sculptures, all of which are masterpieces from Czech masters of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is said that behind each statue there is a touching historical story. Statue of St. John Among the many statues on the Charles Bridge, the statue of St. John is the more famous one and is considered to be the "official" guardian of the Charles Bridge. St. John, a cardinal, offended the king because of the political and religious struggle, and was sentenced to death and thrown into the river. A golden cross is engraved in the middle of the fence, where St. John was thrown from the bridge. Touch the statue and pray for happiness. It is said that as long as you touch the statue of Charles Bridge with your heart, you will get a lifetime of happiness. Many bronze reliefs become very bright because too many people touch them. Most of the sculptures on the bridge have now been replaced by replicas, while the originals are kept in Prague's museums. Street artists on the bridge In addition to various statues, the street artists on the bridge are also a unique landscape. There are art painting booths on both sides of the bridge, and many street painters paint on the spot, and most of the themes are taken from the Charles Bridge. In addition, there are some artistic workers who perform with musical instruments, bringing infinite vitality to the Charles Bridge. The bridge tower overlooks the beauty of Prague There are two bridge towers at both ends of the Charles Bridge - the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Small Town Bridge Tower. You can climb the bridge tower and overlook the Charles Bridge and the city of Prague, which is even more beautiful when the sun sets in the evening.Show Less
- 7.74.7/5842 ReviewFreebased on 55878 reviews"As the first city to be listed as a world heritage, Prague's architecture and the sculptures of the astronomical clock church in the Old Town Square are so attractive, it is a place that people want to come and linger!"Prague.Stare Mesto1.8km from downtownHighlights: It's still amazing without the "Wishing Pond" "I stood on the square in Prague at dusk and cast my hope in the wishing pool..." You must have heard Jolin Tsai's "Prague Square", this song describes being surrounded by ancient medieval buildings Prague Old Town Square. But the reality is that there is no "wishing pool" mentioned in the lyrics in the square, but the fairy tale atmosphere that pervades here is enough to amaze you. Prague's Old Town Square was built about 900 years ago. It is a famous square in Prague's history. It is located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge. It is also the heart of the whole city. In the center of the square, there is a statue of Hus built in 1915 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Hus, President of Charles University. There are various styles of buildings around the square, including Gothic architectural masterpieces such as Tien Church and St. Nicholas Church in Baroque style. The astronomical clock on the outer wall of the old city hall is very popular with tourists. It will tell the time every hour. The window above the astronomical clock is opened, the bells are ringing in unison, and 12 icons appear one by one in the window like a revolving lantern. People bow. If you are interested, you can also climb the tower of the old town hall to overlook the panoramic view of the old city. The roof of the city is almost painted red, and the spires of the slightly protruding bell tower church are all green. They are messy and messy. Neatly distributed throughout the city, the vibrant colors give the Prague fairy tale flavor. Square Events The Old Town Square is not only a popular tourist venue, but is also frequently used for New Year's celebrations, holiday markets (Christmas and Easter) and gatherings. On weekdays, there are many street performers performing in the square, and many local young people come here to take wedding photos. You can buy some bread to feed the free-flying pigeons in the square, or you can spend some money to take a horse-drawn carriage to explore the corners of the square. There are many cafes around the square. If you are tired, you can order a cup of coffee in the open-air cafe, and don’t miss grilled sausages and ice cream. It is a refreshing thing to enjoy the music and dance in the square. There are many small shops in the alleys around the square, selling all kinds of art goods, if you like, you can buy some as souvenirs.Show Less
- 7.44.6/5549 ReviewFrom20.41based on 27385 reviews"The Czech Prague Square has a more characteristic clock, is a tourist choice project, fixed time tourists are waiting to see. The square is very lively, we have been here for a long time."Prague.Stare Mesto1.8km from downtownHighlights: The Prague Astronomical Clock is a medieval astronomical clock installed on the south wall of the Old Town Hall in Prague's Old Town Square. It has not only become a popular tourist attraction, but also a popular location for locals to take wedding photos. Every hour on the hour, the 12 disciples appear one after the other accompanied by the sound of the bell, which is especially worth seeing. Historical background It is said that the craftsman who built this clock was even blinded in order to ensure that no such clock appeared in the world. During World War II, the clock was almost destroyed by Nazi munitions, until 1948, the astronomical clock was restored, and a second restoration was carried out in 1979. The Exquisite Structure Astronomical Clock is a beautiful and unique self-ringing clock, divided into two upper and lower. The upper clock circles once a year, and the bottom circle circles once a day. The bell body seen is mainly the appearance that has been restored after the war. The core part of the astronomical clock was completed in 1410 and consists of three main parts - the astronomical dial, the Twelve Apostles and the calendar dial. The astronomical dial represents the position of the sun and moon in the sky and can display various astronomical details. The Walking Twelve Apostles is a clockwork that displays the disciples and other moving statues every hour. There is also a calendar dial composed of medallions representing the months. The background of the astronomical clock shows a partial view of the earth and the sky, the blue ring in the middle represents the earth, the blue in the upper part represents the sky above the horizon, and the red and black areas represent the sky below the horizon. During the day, the sun installation is above the blue background, at night it is above the black, and at dawn or dusk the sun installation is active above the red part. The blue ring of the dial marks the time scale with golden Roman numerals, divided according to the usual 24 hours of the day, which is Prague time. Gold curves on the dial divide the blue into 12 parts, marking each time period between the sun rising and setting, and each day of the year, long or short. On the hour between 9:00-21:00 every day, the twelve statues of Jesus' disciples will appear in sequence from the clock, 6 turning left and 6 turning right. The god of death on the side began to ring the bell, and the chicken above also flapped its wings and croaked. This dynamic hourly chime is the focal point of any traveller's Prague trip. In addition, there are four statues on both sides of the astronomical clock. When making clocks, people use it to represent four kinds of people. One statue is called "Pride", which shows the person who admires himself in the mirror; one is a Jew with a bag of gold, which shows a "greedy" usurer; on the other side of the clock stands "Death", is A skeleton, beating the chimes at every o'clock; the latter is a "Turkish heretic" who wears a long turban. In addition to admiring the astronomical clock from the outside, you can also choose to enter the interior of the old city hall and climb the tall clock tower, where you can not only see the internal structure of the astronomical clock at close range, but also overlook the view of Prague Square. Whether it is morning or evening, here will bring you different feelings.Show Less
- 6.54.3/5202 ReviewFree"The house of dancing, also known as "Fred and Chinji's house, named after Fred Astaire and Chinji Rogers, is a metaphor for a pair of dancers. The dance building stands between the buildings of the New Baroque, the New Goth and the Art Nouveau movement. It is a famous and representative building in Prague. The dance building has another nickname for "drunk house"."Prague.Nové Město1.7km from downtownHighlights: The Dancing House, whose real name is the Nedlanden National Insurance Building, is an iconic avant-garde building in the New Town of Prague. It was jointly designed by well-known architects Brado Milunic and Frank Gehry. Since its completion in 1996, its The twisted "dancing" shape has long since become a beautiful scenery on the Vltava River. The building's design was initially questioned, with critics saying its irregular shape was out of step with the surrounding Baroque buildings, thanks to the support of then-President Javier Javier, who had lived in the area for decades. , the program can be successfully carried out. Today, the Dancing House has become another hotspot for photography enthusiasts after Prague's medieval buildings. There are galleries, hotels, restaurants and landscape bars in the building, where you can enjoy delicious food while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Prague Castle and Beitlin Hill.Show Less
- 6.44.7/5488 Reviewbased on 23773 reviews"The church is very large in scale, and it looks majestic in the distance. It stands in the middle of the old town square. In the evening, I went in and strolled around. There were not many tourists, but I looked for this gate for a long time behind a restaurant."Prague.Hardcany3.2km from downtownHighlights: St. Vitus Cathedral is the larger and more important church in Prague, and it is also the resting place of the royal family after their coronation and death. The church is located in the third atrium of Prague Castle. It was built in the 14th century and took more than 600 years to complete. This building, which has made countless architects work hard, is as intriguing as a finely crafted work of art. The main entrance of the dazzling rose window church is located on the west façade. The rose window above the main entrance is stunning, and the exquisite bronze reliefs on the door depict the Czech guardians St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbe. Special (Szt.Wenceslas&Szt.Adalbert) life. The exquisite interior of the church Stepping into the church and looking up, you will find that the interior of the church is supported by ancient stone columns, and the towering vaults are staggered in twos and threes, which are arranged in a roundabout "zigzag" shape, which is very peculiar. The exquisite glazed windows make the church more transparent. The wood and stone carvings of different ages and styles complement each other here. The whole church is like a museum, which is dizzying. In the third chapel on the left, you can admire the stained-glass windows by Alfons Mucha, a master of Czech art nouveau of the 20th century, depicting Saints Cyril and Saints ; Methodius) missionary scenes. The tomb of St. John of Nepomuk (John of Nepomuk) on the southeast side of the church of St. John of Nepomuk is also a highlight. This tomb of the saint was built in 1736 and was made by the famous Austrian architect Joseph Emanuel von Erlach with 2 tons of sterling silver. , very spectacular. The expression and gestures of the statue of St. John are vivid, and the guardian angel is carved above. Wenceslas Chapel The Wenceslas Chapel can be said to be the more worth-seeing part of St. Vitus Cathedral. The chapel was built in the 14th century and contains the tomb and relics of St. Wenceslas. The 31 frescoes above the chapel wall mainly record his deeds during his lifetime, while the frescoes below are made of 1,300 precious stones inlaid with gilt, describing scenes from the Bible. The small door in the chapel leads to the secret room on the south side, which stores the treasures of St. Vitus Cathedral - the pure gold crown, golden ball and scepter of the King of Bohemia. It is not currently open to the public, however, you can see a replica of it in the adjoining St. Vitus Cathedral Treasures Exhibition (for an additional fee of 300 kroner). The royal resting place follows the stone stairs of the church to the crypt, where members of the Bohemian royal family are buried. King Charles IV, Wenceslas I and Rudolf II are buried here. The luxurious "Golden Gate" When you walk out of the church, don't forget to take a look at its south facade. This is the more luxuriously decorated facade of St. Vitus Cathedral, known as the "Golden Gate". This used to be the main entrance of St. Vitus Cathedral, where the emperor entered when he was crowned. It consists of three arches, with more than 40,000 mosaics above depicting scenes from "The Last Judgment". The middle of the painting is Jesus, the saints, Charles IV and the queen, and the left depicts mortals ascending to heaven after death. situation, . The tower is 96.5 meters high for a bird's-eye view of Prague's south facade. In addition, you can also see the bell of the South Tower up close, which is the oldest and larger Baroque bell in the Czech Republic and one of the treasures of St. Vitus Cathedral. Below the big clock is a golden flower window, which is exquisite and worth seeing. After your visit, you can take a look at the Old Royal Palace within easy reach, or visit other attractions in the Prague Castle District.Show Less
- 6.34.4/5165 ReviewFrom15.42
based on 1627 reviews"The Powder Tower is one of the original thirteen (13) city gates in Old Town, Prague. Its construction began in 1475.The tower was intended to be an attractive entrance into the city, instead of a defensive tower. Today, the tower separates the Old Town from the New Town of Prague. 🇨🇿"Prague.Old Town1.5km from downtownHighlights: Located in the Old Town of Prague, the tower is one of the landmarks of Prague with its black Gothic minaret as high as 65 meters. The site of the tower was once one of the 13 earlier gates in Prague's Old Town. The tower was rebuilt on the site of the gate in the 15th century, and it is still the starting point of the coronation road to the castle. From a distance, the tower is completely dark, but when you walk in, you will find that the building is decorated with exquisite reliefs, most of which are statues of Bohemian monarchs and Czech guardian saints. The design was inspired by the Charles Bridge built by Peter Parler. The tower was once used for the coronation of Bohemian kings. In addition, climb the spiral staircase with 186 steps to the observation deck with a height of 44 meters. Here, you have a panoramic view of the old town of Prague - Charles Bridge, Vltava River, St. Vitus Cathedral... … may wish to stop here for a while and enjoy the charming scenery of the city of a thousand towers.Show Less - 6.14.6/522 ReviewFrom19.02"The Voltava River is the longest river in the Czech Republic, with a total length of 435 kilometers. It is the mother river of the Czech Republic. The whole river divides Prague into two parts. The left bank is the old city and the right bank is the castle mountain. Walking along the Voltava River, you can enjoy the medieval ancient city scenery on both sides of the river. Lucky for us, we arranged a boat trip to the Voltava River, and let us take a different angle to enjoy the beauty of Prague. Czech novelist Kafka said in a letter to girlfriend Milena, I like to row my boat along the Voltava River. I like to row my boat along the Voltava River. I like to row my boat along the Voltava River. Flow up, then lie down in the boat and admire the bridges in different forms... Of course it is not a boat now, and it can feel the same on the cruise ship."Prague.Stare Mesto2.4km from downtownHighlights: The Vltava River is the mother river of the Czech Republic. Along the way, there are many historical monuments. Whether it is from the Republic Square (RepublicSquare), Charles Bridge (CharlesBridge), or the meeting point of other travel agencies, All of them have amazing views of Prague on the River Vltava. The cruise passes by landmarks such as the huge Prague Castle (Prague Castle), Rudolfinum (Rudolfinum), which is surrounded by four walls, as well as treasures of art such as the Monastery of St Agnes (Monastery of St Agnes). Whether it is day or night, the Vltava River (RiverVltava) has a different beauty. There are also some cruise ships that provide luxurious meals. In the process of enjoying the food, it is more comfortable to enjoy the beautiful scenery.Show Less
- 6.04.1/562 ReviewFrom18.03
based on 904 reviews"the most beautiful Animal exhibition I have seen. definitely a must in Prague. massive hats off to the curators of the museum."Prague.Nové Město621m from downtownHighlights: The National Museum is a public museum in Prague and the largest and oldest museum in the Czech Republic. There are as many as 14 million pieces in the collection, covering history, art, nature, music and other fields, distributed in dozens of buildings.The main building was established in 1885 after the French Revolution and was managed by the famous Czech Neo-Renaissance architect Josef Schulz. The whole building looks like a huge "matchbox" from a distance. It shows the Neo-Renaissance architectural style very well. The museum has been damaged by multiple artillery baptisms, and the scarred buildings are amazing. The National Museum has been closed for maintenance since July 2011 and will reopen in 2018. Visit the new building The new building is adjacent to the main building, built in 2006. The museum has a permanent exhibition - Noah's Ark. Using the theme of "Noah's Ark" in the Bible and the knowledge of biology to introduce the animals in the natural world at each station, the unique perspective is very innovative and interesting.Show Less - 6.04.5/5266 ReviewFree
based on 10 reviews"布拉格老城（Staré Město）是捷克首都的一个中世纪聚居地，它由一条半圆形的护城河和城墙与外部隔开，两端与伏尔塔瓦河相连。护城河现在被 Revoluční、Na Příkopě 和 Národní 街道所覆盖，这些街道仍然是旧城地籍社区的官方边界。"Prague.Old Town1.8km from downtownHighlights: The Old Town is an urban district in the Czech capital, Prague, and the heart of Prague, surrounded by beautiful medieval buildings, including the well-known Astronomical Clock, the "Tien Church" and more. The ideal way to visit the Old Town is to spend a few hours walking around In the 14th century, Charles IV expanded the city and built the Prague New Town. The two parts are connected by NaPříkopě Street (moat street). The Old Town Square can be used as a tour. The starting point of the old town, located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge, has a history of more than 900 years. It is crowded with tourists in summer. The surrounding architectural styles are diverse, including the Gothic architecture of the Tyn Church, the Baroque The style of St. Nicholas Church. The Astronomical Clock is located on the Gothic bell tower of the Old Town Hall in the old city. It is divided into two upper and lower, exquisite and unique self-ringing bells. At 12 noon, the twelve disciples of Jesus appear in turn from the clock. , 6 turn left, 6 turn right. After seeing the astronomical clock, you can also climb the bell tower of the Old Town Hall and have a panoramic view of Prague's charming city. The Tien Church is located near the Old Town Square, and you can see the gray and black brother The special-style spires and twin towers are the more conspicuous symbols of the Tien Church. It is worth mentioning that the Tien Church at night is more mysterious under the illumination of the lights, and you can see its charm.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Prague?
Some Best Things to Do in Prague include:Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Astronomical Clock, Dancing House
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Prague?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Prague include:Prague Castle:4.6, Charles Bridge:4.7, Old Town Square:4.7, Prague Astronomical Clock:4.6, Dancing House:4.3
At what locations in Prague can Best Things to Do in Prague be found?
The Best Things to Do in Prague are mainly located in:Prague Castle:Prague, Charles Bridge:Prague, Old Town Square:Prague, Prague Astronomical Clock:Prague, Dancing House:Prague
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