Top 10 places in Prague. Czech National Museum. What to see and where to go in Prague

This is an ancient fortress with an area of ​​45 hectares with picturesque towers, gardens, palace complex, historical buildings that house museums. The main attractions are the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech, as well as Zlata Lane with miniature houses, where, according to legend, alchemists lived.

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On it stands the town hall with the famous astronomical medieval clock, the Tyn Church (one of the symbols of Prague), the Cathedral of St. Nicholas with a crystal chandelier in the shape of a crown. It was presented by the Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

It is 520 meters long and connects the banks of the Vltava River. Hangout place for musicians, artists, souvenir merchants. The bridge is over 600 years old.

The highest hill in Prague with picturesque gardens, a tower that looks like a smaller version of the Eiffel, a mirror labyrinth and an observation deck.

It is 750 meters long and looks like a boulevard. On it stands the monumental building of the National Museum, as well as a monument to St. Wenceslas - the heavenly patron of the Czech Republic.

Historical district of Prague with beautiful houses.

One of the largest in Europe. The zoo has a unique pavilion where the jungle is recreated.

For those who came for a week

Zizkov TV Tower. Its feature is an unusual decoration. Giant cast-iron babies (each weighing 700 kg) made by the sculptor David Cherny are crawling along the tower. The height of the building is 216 meters, inside there is a bar, a restaurant, observation decks and a hotel with a single suite.

How to get there: by metro to Jiřího z Poděbrad station or ground transport before tram stop with the same title.

dancing House. It was built on the site of a building destroyed during the war. The house seems to be clenched into a fist by a giant: according to the architect's idea, this is a metaphor for a dancing couple. among the people unusual building called "Ginger and Fred" (after Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire) and "Drunken House".

Address: Jiráskovo náměstí 1981/6, Praha 2.

To get to the place, use the applications collected at the end of the article.

Located in the building of a former brick factory. In the courtyard of the museum there is a well-known fountain - two bronze pissing men who draw out the words given by visitors with water. The museum is divided into two parts: "Existential Space" and "Imaginary Typography".

Address: Cihelna 2b, Praha 1.

From here, a gorgeous photogenic (especially at sunset) view of the Vltava River and bridges opens up. The park has a 24-meter metronome with a 20-meter barbell. This place used to be a huge monument to Stalin. Nearby you can see hanging old pairs of shoes - a symbol of the need to part with the past without pity.

Address: Letenske sady (Letna Park), Prague 7 - Letna.

The most narrow street - . Its width is 70 centimeters. One person can pass through it: for this, traffic is regulated by special traffic lights. It used to be a fire passage between houses, and "Devil" was the name of the winery located nearby.

The street is located on the island of Kampa (in the "Prague Venice"), where there are many interesting tourist sites. Including the wheel of a 500 year old water mill.

How to get there: walk 150 meters from the Charles Bridge (if you move from the center towards Hradcany, after the bridge you need to turn right).

Which is considered man-made monument not only to the legendary Beatle, but also to freedom. The wall was painted over many times, but young people painted it again. The place of worship has become a tourist place.

Address: Velkopřevorské náměsti, Prague 1.

Tankodrom Milovice. Located 50 kilometers from Prague. From 1968 to 1991, the headquarters of the Central Group of Forces of the USSR was based here, now it is a giant entertainment complex with tanks, special-purpose trucks and ATVs that you can ride.

Located in the Prague hotel Anděl. This is one of the largest in the world (121 meters long) and detailed models of railway tracks running along the Ustetsky and Karlovy Vary regions. Stations, landscapes, towns are recreated in great detail.

Address: Stroupežnického 3181/23, Anděl, 150 00 Praha 5.

Tour of unusual monuments. You can arrange for yourself walking tour along a self-guided route.

• There is a hanging man on Gusovaya Street (a monument to Sigmund Freud).
• Along the banks of the Vltava, near the Kampa Museum, 34 penguins are marching and there is a six-meter chair.
• There are also many unusual sculptures in the museum itself. In the courtyard, for example, three giant babies are installed - the “brothers” of those that crawl along the Zizkov TV Tower.
• Near the Estates Theater stands the "Cloak of Conscience", or "Commander" (dedication to the opera "Don Giovanni" by Mozart).
• In the Futura Gallery there is a monument to sycophancy - two naked five-meter human figures, bent at an angle of 90 degrees.
• On the wall of the Prague theater Na Zábradlí there is a human embryo that begins to glow in the evening (the work of David Cerny).
• In the shopping center "Lucerne" on Vodickova Street there is an unusual statue of the patron saint of the Czech Republic. Saint Wenceslas sits on an overturned horse.
• At the foot of Petrin Hill there is a monument to the victims of communism.

Tour of gastronomic places. In the Czech Republic, you must definitely visit authentic establishments and try national dishes or.

There are such cafes and bars, for example, in the Zizkov and Vinohrady districts.

You need to try the boar knee, dumplings with goulash, duck, drowned people, marinated cheese.

• To the Ferdinada restaurant on Karmelitska 18.
• To the beer-depot Vytopna on Wenceslas Square. Beer is served here on small steam locomotives along rails laid between the tables of visitors.
• Coffee house Kafíčko near the Kafka Museum, where very tasty thick hot chocolate. Address: Mišeňská 67/10, Praha.

For those who want to feel like a local

bike tour. The best way explore non-tourist places city ​​- bike (classic or electric). In Prague, there are several cycling routes that pass through the places where locals. You can find out the details.

Slope in Riegrovy Sady from where you can enjoy a beautiful view. Prague residents come here for picnics. Be sure to bring a blanket with you.

Open air cinemas: Výletní kino Smíchov, located on the Smichovskaya embankment of the Vltava, Žluté lázně beach (movies are shown here on Tuesdays), MeetFactory art space.

On the Vltava with outdoor concert venues and bars, a farmers' market (it works on Saturdays), where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, cheese and other products. From October to April, a sauna is open on one of the ships moored here.

Here you can find inexpensive rarities from sellers from different countries Europe. The market is open on weekends from 9:00 to 14:00.

Theater "Ta Fantastica". This is a black theater, where they show artistic performances based on the optical effect of a black cabinet. Thanks to this, the objects on the stage “come to life” and become actors along with the actors. The main expressive means here are movement, light, music. You won't need an interpreter.

What not to spend time and money on in Prague

1. Experienced travelers do not recommend specially waiting on the Old Town Square when the clock on the city hall starts to strike. Yes, the sight is curious: the figures begin to move, the trumpeter plays. But it's definitely not worth the time to wait.
2. The same applies to another action - the changing of the guard at Prague Castle. There is nothing special about it.
3. It is quite expensive to visit the Jewish quarter and the cemetery located here. If you are attracted to historical burial places, it is better to visit the Visegrad Fortress, where many famous Czechs are buried.
4. You can save money on walks along the Vltava. They are quite short, they are not cheap, and you can clearly see the river from the banks.
5. It is not recommended to sit in the park in front of the Main Station: according to reviews, this is not the most criminally quiet place in Prague.
6. It is not worth paying money for the entrance to the Golden Lane: in the evening you can walk along it for free. You can also save money on visiting the royal chambers of Prague Castle.
7. Skip the not-so-tasty ham from the skewers in Old Town Square. You will most likely be cut off a large and expensive piece, which you will surely regret.
8. Don't spend time in shopping malls and passages of Prague. You won't find anything special in them.

Location map of Prague attractions

Prague is perhaps one of the most “pop” capitals in Europe, because here, according to the not unreasonable opinion of many tourists, the spirit of a real medieval city has been preserved, and this makes the number of people who want to visit it comparable to the number of fans of famous musicians. However, this does not detract from the charm of the numerous sights of Prague, where almost every brick has absorbed the spirit of history.

Paved with paving stones medieval streets and squares, fortifications, gothic castles and numerous old buildings make up the atmosphere of the Czech capital. To see everything attractions in Prague it won't take more than a week. It is better to immediately buy a map of Prague and use it to look for the sights that are most interesting to you. Towering over the city, Prague Castle is the first thing to start with. Palaces, museums, galleries and simply beautiful buildings of past centuries await tourists in this old part of the city. However, the main "hero" of Prague Castle is St. Vitus Cathedral, whose Gothic facades and gargoyles decorating them create an awesome and at the same time majestic appearance of this landmark of the Czech capital. Inside the cathedral, the amount of gilding in which amazes even a person who has been to the gold depository, you can see 28 columns supporting the vault, a gallery-balcony, as well as one of the most beautiful organs in Europe. Coming out of the Prague Castle from the east side, you can find yourself on perhaps the most “trodden” sight of the city - the Charles Bridge , built in the XIV century by order of King Charles IV.

Number of attractions per square meter in the Prague region Old city, is simply amazing - at every step there are historical monuments. This is the Old Town Square, whose eastern side is crowned with the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary - a classic example of elegant Gothic, and the Old Town Hall , where the Prague Astronomical Clock, the oldest astronomical clock Europe, every 12 hours showing the world the figures of the apostles. In the same part of Prague, there are museums of the favorites of the Czech Republic - the composer Smetana and the most mysterious writer of our time Kafka, who, by the way, was a resident of another part of the Old Town - the Golden Lane, which has become the "official" landmark of Prague in our time. While in the Old City, you should also look into the Cathedral of St. James, the entrance to which is decorated with a severed human hand, which once belonged to a thief who tried to take valuable things out of the temple.

The Jewish quarter, or Josefov, is one of those cases where the entire quarter is, in fact, a museum. This place is associated with the story of a golem, the first artificial man made of clay, whose remains are still kept in the Old New Synagogue. One of the most remarkable parts of Josefov is the Old Jewish Cemetery, the first "resident" of which appeared in the 15th century.

If ancient buildings and palaces have already set your teeth on edge, and you want something modern, you should move to the famous "Dancing House", which won leaning tower of pisa in the competition for the most crooked building in Europe. Admirers of modern art can go to the Kampa museum, which contains the most bizarre works of contemporary avant-garde artists and sculptors. But the struggle for the most terrible museum would certainly have been won by the Museum of Torture, where all the “achievements” of inquisitorial thought are presented. You can delve even deeper into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages in the Museum of Alchemy - in addition, it is located in the building where the real alchemical laboratory was located.

Tourists with children, or those who feel like a child at any age, should visit one of the most interesting museums in Prague - the Kingdom railways, where the whole Czech Republic is represented in miniature, crossed by rails. The program of a "children's" trip around Prague can include a zoo - one of the largest in Europe, as well as a museum of the famous Lego designer.

Prague, without exaggeration, can be called a city of monuments, and sometimes very extravagant ones. So, for example, on one of the streets, tourists are frightened by the figure of a man hanging on a beam under the roof of a house - upon closer inspection, it turns out to be Sigmund Freud. A composition depicting an inverted horse of St. Wenceslas sitting on its stomach will make even the saddest tourist smile, but a sculpture depicting a human embryo illuminated from the inside may well scare.

When visiting Prague sights, you can take interesting photos of Prague, because the city is as amazing as the fantasy of its famous resident Yaroslav Hasek.

This is an ancient fortress with an area of ​​45 hectares with picturesque towers, gardens, a palace complex, historical buildings that house museums. The main attractions are the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech, as well as Zlata Lane with miniature houses, where, according to legend, alchemists lived.

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On it stands the town hall with the famous astronomical medieval clock, the Tyn Church (one of the symbols of Prague), the Cathedral of St. Nicholas with a crystal chandelier in the shape of a crown. It was presented by the Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

It is 520 meters long and connects the banks of the Vltava River. Hangout place for musicians, artists, souvenir merchants. The bridge is over 600 years old.

The highest hill in Prague with picturesque gardens, a tower that looks like a smaller version of the Eiffel, a mirror labyrinth and an observation deck.

It is 750 meters long and looks like a boulevard. On it stands the monumental building of the National Museum, as well as a monument to St. Wenceslas - the heavenly patron of the Czech Republic.

Historical district of Prague with beautiful houses.

One of the largest in Europe. The zoo has a unique pavilion where the jungle is recreated.

For those who came for a week

Zizkov TV Tower. Its feature is an unusual decoration. Giant cast-iron babies (each weighing 700 kg) made by the sculptor David Cherny are crawling along the tower. The height of the building is 216 meters, inside there is a bar, a restaurant, observation decks and a hotel with a single suite.

How to get there: by metro to the Jiřího z Poděbrad station or by land transport to the tram stop of the same name.

dancing House. It was built on the site of a building destroyed during the war. The house seems to be clenched into a fist by a giant: according to the architect's idea, this is a metaphor for a dancing couple. Popularly, the unusual building is called "Ginger and Fred" (in honor of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire) and "Drunken House".

Address: Jiráskovo náměstí 1981/6, Praha 2.

To get to the place, use the applications collected at the end of the article.

Located in the building of a former brick factory. In the courtyard of the museum there is a well-known fountain - two bronze pissing men who draw out the words given by visitors with water. The museum is divided into two parts: "Existential Space" and "Imaginary Typography".

Address: Cihelna 2b, Praha 1.

From here, a gorgeous photogenic (especially at sunset) view of the Vltava River and bridges opens up. The park has a 24-meter metronome with a 20-meter barbell. This place used to be a huge monument to Stalin. Nearby you can see hanging old pairs of shoes - a symbol of the need to part with the past without pity.

Address: Letenske sady (Letna Park), Prague 7 - Letna.

The narrowest street. Its width is 70 centimeters. One person can pass through it: for this, traffic is regulated by special traffic lights. It used to be a fire passage between houses, and "Devil" was the name of the winery located nearby.

The street is located on the island of Kampa (in the "Prague Venice"), where there are many interesting tourist sites. Including the wheel of a 500 year old water mill.

How to get there: walk 150 meters from the Charles Bridge (if you move from the center towards Hradcany, after the bridge you need to turn right).

Which is considered a man-made monument not only to the legendary Beatle, but also to freedom. The wall was painted over many times, but young people painted it again. The place of worship has become a tourist place.

Address: Velkopřevorské náměsti, Prague 1.

Tankodrom Milovice. Located 50 kilometers from Prague. From 1968 to 1991, the headquarters of the Central Group of Forces of the USSR was based here, now it is a giant entertainment complex with tanks, special-purpose trucks and ATVs that you can ride.

Located in the Prague hotel Anděl. This is one of the largest in the world (121 meters long) and detailed models of railway tracks running along the Ustetsky and Karlovy Vary regions. Stations, landscapes, towns are recreated in great detail.

Address: Stroupežnického 3181/23, Anděl, 150 00 Praha 5.

Tour of unusual monuments. You can arrange a walking tour along your own route.

• There is a hanging man on Gusovaya Street (a monument to Sigmund Freud).
• Along the banks of the Vltava, near the Kampa Museum, 34 penguins are marching and there is a six-meter chair.
• There are also many unusual sculptures in the museum itself. In the courtyard, for example, three giant babies are installed - the “brothers” of those that crawl along the Zizkov TV Tower.
• Near the Estates Theater stands the "Cloak of Conscience", or "Commander" (dedication to the opera "Don Giovanni" by Mozart).
• In the Futura Gallery there is a monument to sycophancy - two naked five-meter human figures, bent at an angle of 90 degrees.
• On the wall of the Prague theater Na Zábradlí there is a human embryo that begins to glow in the evening (the work of David Cerny).
• In the shopping center "Lucerne" on Vodickova Street there is an unusual statue of the patron saint of the Czech Republic. Saint Wenceslas sits on an overturned horse.
• At the foot of Petrin Hill there is a monument to the victims of communism.

Tour of gastronomic places. In the Czech Republic, you must definitely visit authentic establishments and try national dishes or.

There are such cafes and bars, for example, in the Zizkov and Vinohrady districts.

You need to try the boar knee, dumplings with goulash, duck, drowned people, marinated cheese.

• To the Ferdinada restaurant on Karmelitska 18.
• To the beer-depot Vytopna on Wenceslas Square. Beer is served here on small steam locomotives along rails laid between the tables of visitors.
• Coffee house Kafíčko near the Kafka Museum, where very tasty thick hot chocolate. Address: Mišeňská 67/10, Praha.

For those who want to feel like a local

bike tour. The best way to explore the non-tourist places of the city is by bike (classic or electric). There are several bicycle routes in Prague that pass through the places where the locals have a rest. You can find out the details.

Slope in Riegrovy Sady from where you can enjoy a beautiful view. Prague residents come here for picnics. Be sure to bring a blanket with you.

Open air cinemas: Výletní kino Smíchov, located on the Smichovskaya embankment of the Vltava, Žluté lázně beach (movies are shown here on Tuesdays), MeetFactory art space.

On the Vltava with outdoor concert venues and bars, a farmers' market (it works on Saturdays), where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, cheese and other products. From October to April, a sauna is open on one of the ships moored here.

Here you can find inexpensive rarities from sellers from different European countries. The market is open on weekends from 9:00 to 14:00.

Theater "Ta Fantastica". This is a black theater, where they show artistic performances based on the optical effect of a black cabinet. Thanks to this, the objects on the stage “come to life” and become actors along with the actors. The main expressive means here are movement, light, music. You won't need an interpreter.

What not to spend time and money on in Prague

1. Experienced travelers do not recommend specially waiting on the Old Town Square when the clock on the city hall starts to strike. Yes, the sight is curious: the figures begin to move, the trumpeter plays. But it's definitely not worth the time to wait.
2. The same applies to another action - the changing of the guard at Prague Castle. There is nothing special about it.
3. It is quite expensive to visit the Jewish quarter and the cemetery located here. If you are attracted to historical burial places, it is better to visit the Visegrad Fortress, where many famous Czechs are buried.
4. You can save money on walks along the Vltava. They are quite short, they are not cheap, and you can clearly see the river from the banks.
5. It is not recommended to sit in the park in front of the Main Station: according to reviews, this is not the most criminally quiet place in Prague.
6. It is not worth paying money for the entrance to the Golden Lane: in the evening you can walk along it for free. You can also save money on visiting the royal chambers of Prague Castle.
7. Skip the not-so-tasty ham from the skewers in Old Town Square. You will most likely be cut off a large and expensive piece, which you will surely regret.
8. Do not spend time in shopping malls and malls in Prague. You won't find anything special in them.

This city is simply created for lovers of "non-beach" recreation. One of the oldest in Europe, having seen the most diverse different times, which absorbed dozens of different cultures, but retained its spirit. The capital of the Czech Republic is considered one of the largest tourist centers Europe. But what exactly attracts more than five million tourists here every year, let's try to find out now. So the main attractions in Prague.

1. Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square for Praguers historical place, which is associated with many important events. For tourists, this is the concentration of countless restaurants, souvenir shops and the point where paths from all local attractions flock. Initially, in the middle of the 19th century, this interesting place was known as the Horse Market. After the 1920s, Wenceslas Square began to take on a more familiar, modern look.

2. Hradchany

Next Popular tourist place in Prague - the rich district of Hradcany, adjacent to the city from the western part of the castle. Originally, Hradchany was built as a place of residence for palace servants, but a fire that happened two centuries later destroyed the residential buildings. Subsequently, these places were chosen by the nobility and built up with their palaces and mansions. Since that time, this area of ​​Prague has been an elite residence. The arsenal of assets of Hradchan includes a considerable number of palaces, churches and monasteries, the Old Town Hall (which is one of oldest structures this area) and many more famous places that will be interesting for tourists to visit.

3. Charles Bridge

- this is one of the most significant buildings in the Czech Republic, which bears the title of one of the main attractions of Prague. Charles Bridge connects the banks of the Vltava (two districts - Stare Mesto and Mala Strana) and for quite a long time was used as a road along which the royals from the court got to the Castle. Foot and other movements of the rest of the people on the bridge were taxed. Also, this bridge has become an indispensable and convenient stadium, where various kinds of celebrations and other events were held. In the last quarter of the 20th century, the Charles Bridge was officially recognized as a pedestrian bridge. Today it most popular place in Prague, which is always filled with merchants, artists and musicians.

4. Prague Castle

Prague Castle- the second iconic landmark of Prague, located on the upper part of the hill on the left bank of the Vltava. Prague Castle carries both the historical, political and cultural values ​​of the Czech Republic. It was founded in the 9th century. In front of the entrance to the fortress there is Hradchanskaya Square, the layout of which has been unchanged since the Middle Ages to this day. There are several palaces on this square, which will certainly interest tourists. Prague Castle itself includes three courtyards with many attractions. Each one is definitely worth a look!

5. St. Vitus Cathedral

One of the many city attractions that can be seen on the territory of the Prague Castle. The Cathedral of St. Vitus is located on the territory of the oldest part of the Castle and dates back to 1344. Today, St. Vitus Cathedral serves as the residence of the Prague Archbishop. Its construction, restoration and various improvements have been carried out for many centuries, as a result of which the decoration of the cathedral consists of many examples. various kinds arts: gothic, renaissance, baroque and others. The building of this beautiful cathedral recognized by contemporary art connoisseurs as one of the best architectural structures Western Europe.

6. Old town

The Old Town is the place where many important sights for Prague are located, it is here that every tourist begins his acquaintance with the city. The area is located on the right bank of the Vltava, in a place where a settlement was formed already in the 10th century. Century after century, the images of its buildings were replaced, depending on the trends of architecture and fashion. Now, under the countless pavements of the Old Town of Prague, a whole world is hidden, consisting of labyrinths of ancient streets, cellars and cellars, which are genuine witnesses of past eras. A bunch of memorable places of this area are of incorruptible interest among tourists.

7. Mala Strana

8. Old Town Square

One of the brightest assets of Prague can rightfully be called the Old Town Square. It is the heart of the aforementioned Stare Mesto district, which, in turn, is listed as its historical center. The Old Town Square was formed in the 12th century and was originally a bazaar, where noisy artisans, craftsmen, merchants and merchants with all sorts of foreign goods gathered. The surroundings of the square are filled with a variety of architectural creations belonging to many eras and styles.

9. Tyn Church

Regardless of the weather and their location, tourists can always freely enjoy the view of the Tyn Church (or the Church of the Virgin Mary) - one of the most recognizable Prague sights. The age of this beautiful temple is about seven centuries, and it was built over two hundred years. Now the duet of its pointed towers is a symbolic visiting card of the capital of the Czech Republic and is known all over the world. The construction of these towers took place at different times, and if you look closely, their asymmetry becomes noticeable, which is inherent in the Gothic style. The height of the towers above the facade reaches seventy meters.

As for the internal arrangement of the temple, to this day it has remained unchanged from the moment of construction, in contrast to the external part, which was restored after the fire.

10. Strahov Monastery

The Strahov Monastery appears to visitors in three guises: as a museum, library and religious center. It is included in the list of the oldest Prague monasteries. It was erected in the middle of the XII century. It received the name Strahovsky from the word “guard”, because earlier there was an outpost guarding the surroundings of Prague on this territory.

The appearance of the Strahov Monastery has changed many times: it suffered from fires, underwent reconstruction and each time took on a look corresponding to the current era. Today it is a famous architectural landmark of Prague, which is a must-see for all visitors to the city!

11. Visegrad

They say that here a long time ago the legendary Czech princess predicted the capital Czech state worldwide fame and loud fame. At the same time the ancient fortress and the historical center of the city. The fortress appeared here in the X century, respectively, around it and inside the city began to form. Here you can also admire the oldest architectural beauties of the Czech capital - the Basilica of Saints Paul and Peter, the Romanesque rotunda. Fans of Gothic culture can be advised to visit the local cemetery and visit the ancient dungeons. Obligatory to visit the observation platforms of Visegrad, from which you can fully enjoy the beautiful views. IN official sources only three sites are mentioned, but on closer examination it turns out that many more can be found. Experienced travelers are advised to start exploring this part of the city early in the morning - fewer tourists, more time for a thorough acquaintance with the beauties.

12. Prague Zoo

Troy basin. It is here that the largest zoo in the Czech Republic and one of the largest zoos in Europe is located. Conceived in the 1920s as a zoological garden, it later grew into a full-fledged zoo. By and large, the local institution could be another of a number of similar ones with open and closed pavilions, which contain a variety of representatives of the world of animals and birds. However, the Prague Zoo has a unique pavilion that recreates the jungle. "Indonesian jungle" allows you to plunge into the life of animals, offering visitors a close acquaintance with representatives of the fauna in a rather convenient way. The zoo also breeds animals; in its pavilions, it was possible to recreate decent living conditions for many rare species that can no longer be found in the wild.

13. Petrin Hill

The most high point Prague. Once here the first pagans living in these places worshiped the god Perun. Now the hill is a landmark of Prague, which is included in any tourist program tied to the city. Apart from the usual places noteworthy like a tower with a beautiful view of the city, an observatory or the magnificent Petrin Gardens, I would like to put the Mirror Labyrinth in a special place. Initially, the castle-like structure was conceived as a panoramic one. Then some reconstruction brought the labyrinth to the form in which it appears to visitors now. Thanks to mirrors, a person creates a feeling of a closed space from which there is no way out. There is also a laughter room, apparently intended to relax visitors after the stress of being in the labyrinth.

14. Dancing house

Until the 60s of the XX century, this place (the corner of Resslovaya Street) was a building destroyed by the bombing, which spoiled appearance cities. Former Czech President Václav Havel, who lives next door to the "ruins," insisted that the view of the city be ennobled with a modern building. That is how the building called "" appeared. At first glance, the building looks like it was attacked by an unknown giant who squeezed architectural structure into a huge fist. In fact, the architects designing the building portrayed a kind of dancing couple - a man and a woman, "caught" during a passionate dance, captured with architectural sophistication. Of course, the building is quite different from the neighboring ones - the more interesting it looks.

15. Kamp Museum

There is something to see in Prague for lovers of museums. First, let's get acquainted with the Kampa Museum - a bright representative of the new art trends in the city. First of all, it is worth visiting for lovers of non-standard exhibits. Here tourists can see statues of large babies with incomprehensible faces, car figures made of thread or wire, figures of huge scarlet rabbits and a great many other exhibits that we are not used to seeing in typical museums.

The Kapma Museum is located in Owl Mills, which were founded in the middle of the last millennium. But this museum differs from others similar to it in that it has a medieval style that fills all of Prague.

16. Museum of Alchemists and Magicians

Fans of mysticism will be interested in visiting the museum of alchemists and magicians in Prague, the atmosphere of which will touch the very darkness of the souls of its visitors with its mystery. Within the walls of the magical museum, tourists will be able to see the conditions under which the ancient alchemists brewed their potions and performed experiments. Those who wish can purchase real potions here to touch the mysteries of medieval magic. This museum, perhaps, occupies the second position in the list of the oldest houses in Prague. The earliest surviving mention of this building dates back to the year 900.

17. Kafka Museum

This unusual place worth attention not only because of the "culprit" - the famous absurdist writer and philosopher Franz Kafka, but also because of the history of its origin. Initially, the "museum" was an exhibition organized in Barcelona by one of the local cultural representatives as part of the "Cities and their writers" series. Then the exhibition was dedicated to Barcelona and Prague. Later she moved to New York, and in 2005 she arrived in her “historical homeland”. The building, once owned by a brick factory, now contains the legacy of the writer. The beginning of acquaintance with the museum can somewhat puzzle the cultural masses. In the courtyard there are a couple of statues of naked men who can write (emphasis on the first syllable, yes, yes) the words you sent in SMS on specially specified number. After that, the museum itself may seem less outrageous, but this is only at first glance.

18. Toy Museum

The next museum in Prague, by its name, is more likely to attract the younger age group. However, there is no need to rush to conclusions. The Toy Museum can surprise not only young visitors, but also their companions. The museum was originally created in the city of Munich, where film director Ivan Steiger ended up after some political events in his native country. Then Steiger collected various toys as props for filming, at the end he left everything that served as the beginning of the future museum. Later, with the help of numerous well-wishers, he began to acquire valuable items for the collection. And in the early 90s of the XX century, with all the property, he again returned to his native Prague, where the museum is located to this day.

19. National Theater

The building of this theater was literally built on public savings. Originally built in 1881, the theater burned down in a fire, but after that, in the shortest possible time, it was restored from scratch with funds raised by the Czech people. In addition to performances that present both local works and masterpieces of the world stage to the viewer's attention, the theater attracts visitors with its architecture. External and internal decoration delights with its grandiosity. Numerous statues on the outer facades, huge paintings and a bizarrely decorated ceiling - you will involuntarily get lost in the desire to feel the cultural component of Prague.

Here are just a few interesting sights of Parga, which are visited by most tourists. This list represents only the smallest part of what the capital of the Czech Republic has to offer. Getting to know everything can take a lot of time.

Sights of Prague - the most detailed information with a photo and a map. What to see in Prague - TOP 10 attractions.

TOP 10 attractions in Prague

Prague has a whole scattering of magnificent sights: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square with the Tyn Church, the ancient fortress of Vysehrad. All the most famous monuments of history and architecture are concentrated in the historical districts of Mala Strana, Stare Mesto and Vysehrad. Although Prague is so interesting and diverse that you can discover something new here at every step and on every visit. Everything you need to see in the capital of the Czech Republic - in our TOP-10!

Attractions

Visegrad

Vysehrad (Czech. Vyšehrad) is an ancient fortress (castle), historical district and landmark of Prague. Vysehrad is located on a hill above the Vltava south of the center cities. From here you have a beautiful view of Prague.

There is also something to see in Visegrad - within the walls of the ancient fortress there are such sights as the New Gothic Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the remains of the oldest Romanesque basilica, the Romanesque rotunda of St. Martin. Visegrad Cemetery - the burial place of famous figures of the Czech Republic.

The Visegrad fortress was founded around the 10th century. The legend ascribes its foundation to Prince Krok, the father of Princess Libusha. It is considered one of the centers of the Czech state along with the Prague Castle. According to the existing legend, it was here that the legendary Princess Libuše predicted the heyday and world fame of the Czech capital - Prague.

Under Vratislav II, Vyshegrad flourished. In 1070 Vratislav II founded an independent chapter of Vysehrad, independent of the Prague bishopric. Under him, the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul, St. Martin's Rotunda. Czech coins were minted in Vysehrad. By the end of the 11th century, the construction of the fortifications was completed. Then the value of Visegrad fell.

In the XIV century, when Charles IV decided that Prague would become the residence of the Holy Roman Emperors. As a descendant of the Přemyslids, he tried to revive the glory of Vysehrad. Charles IV reconstructed the Royal Palace, erected new fortifications, connecting them and those built by him in Nove Mesto. On his instructions, the main approach to Prague from the south now led through Vysehrad. The church of St. Peter and Paul - on the site of the demolished old basilica, the construction of a new cathedral in the Gothic style began. In the era of Charles IV, it was from Vyšehrad that the coronation procession of Czech kings began and continued further along Nove Město, Stare Město and Mala Strana, leading to Prague Castle.

After the death of Charles IV, construction in Vysehrad almost ceased. He will never regain his former glory. In the future, Visegrad develops more like military fortress than the city. During the Hussite Wars (1420) Vysehrad was badly damaged and deserted.

In the 17th century, Vysehrad was rebuilt in the form of a baroque fortress with thick brick walls. In 1866 the fortress was closed.

In 1883 Vysehrad was annexed to Prague, since then it has been one of its administrative regions.

Now Vysehrad is a significant monument of culture, which you should definitely visit if you are in Prague.

How to get there: Metro - line "C" station Vyšehrad. Tram - 6, 7, 18, 24; 53, 56, stop - Ostrčilovo náměstí. Bus - stop Vratislavova.

(Czech Karlův most) - the most beautiful a stone bridge in Prague across the Vltava, connecting the historical districts of Mala Strana and Stare Mesto. This is one of the main attractions of Prague and probably the most beautiful stone bridge in the world. It began to be exploited as early as 1380.

According to legend, the first stone was laid in 1357 by Charles IV, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. For a long time, Charles Bridge served as a passageway for kings and delegations to Prague Castle. The entrance to the bridge is adorned on both sides by magnificent Gothic towers: the Old Town Bridge Tower (Staroměstská mostecká věž) and the Lesser Town Bridge Towers (Malostranská mostecká věž).

The bridge was designed by Charles IV. Previously, in its place was the Yuditin Bridge, which was almost completely destroyed during the flood. The remains of the Judith Bridge can be seen at the base of the pylon on which the Old Town Tower stands. The construction of the Charles Bridge lasted from 1357 until the beginning of the 15th century. The architect of the bridge was Peter Parler. The bridge tower on the Old Town bank was built by architects from the workshop of Peter Parler around 1380.

Charles Bridge is decorated with 30 unique sculptures, most of them were installed in the period from the end of the 17th to the beginning of the 18th century. These sculptures were created by the best masters of that time. Each sculpture of the bridge tells its own story. Most of the sculptures are made of sandstone. Now they are mostly exact copies of the originals, which were transferred to the National Museum in the 20th century.

Part of the architectural complex of the Charles Bridge is a monumental neo-Gothic staircase that leads directly from the bridge to the Vltava island of Kampa. This island sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Prague". The staircase was built in 1844 instead of the old wooden one.

Kampa Island (Czech. Kampa) - artificial island in Prague, called the "Prague Venice". It is amazingly picturesque and romantic place. You can get to the island of Kampa by going down the stairs from the Charles Bridge, right behind the statue of Brunswick. On the one hand, Kampa is separated by the majestic Vltava, on the other hand - Devil, one of its branches.

Kampa Island was formed around the 15th century. It was originally covered in gardens. But after a fire in 1541, from which Prague suffered greatly, the remains of damaged buildings began to be brought to the island. Due to this, it was possible to level the surface and build up the island. Artisans were the first to settle here. Behind them, wealthy people began to inhabit the island.

Now on the island of Kampa there are many cafes, restaurants with excellent views of the Vltava and Charles Bridge, many hotels. On the island, it is pleasant to stroll along the banks of the Vltava and Chertovka, admire the architecture of the buildings that are located at the very edge of the water.

The Powder Tower (Czech Prašná brána) is a majestic Gothic tower in Prague built in the 15th century. The Powder Tower is located on the Republic Square. At the gate begins the first part of the road leading to Prague Castle. The height of the powder tower is 65 m. At a height of 44 m there is Observation deck, which can be climbed spiral staircase. The first stone of the tower was laid in 1475.

According to the plan of the builders, the tower was supposed to serve as a gate that led to the Old City. But these plans were not destined to come true. The king returned to Prague Castle, and the tower remained unfinished. Later, the tower received a temporary roof and served as a storehouse for gunpowder. It was then that the tower received its modern name. The tower acquired its modern neo-Gothic appearance at the end of the 19th century during a large-scale reconstruction under the direction of Josef Motzker.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle (Czech Pražský hrad) - a fortress in Prague with rich history, located on a hill that stretches from Petrin Hill. From the Prague Grazh, a wonderful view of Prague opens up. In the south, the fortress connects with the Mala Strana region, in the north it is bounded by the Deer Moat.

Prague Castle is a complex of buildings, temples and fortifications located around three main courtyards, St. George's Square and Irzhskaya Street. The main architectural attraction is the majestic St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane.

Now Prague Castle is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic. Previously, the fortress was one for the Czech kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. Throughout its long history Prague Castle developed not only as a fortress, but also as the residence of kings, the cultural center of the entire Czech Republic.

The appearance of the fortress is connected with the emergence of Prague itself. The place for the construction of the fortress was not chosen by chance. From this point, the fortress towered over the entire valley, in which lay the most important approaches to the fords across the Vltava. These advantages turned out to be more important than the fact that the hill itself, on which Prague Castle stands, is quite closely limited by the Brusnice stream. On the opposite bank, Vysehrad arose in a similar way, but it was located on a wide hill, therefore, in terms of defense, it could not compete with Prague Castle. First stone structure Borzhivoy I erected on a hill around 885. It was the stone church of St. Mary. In 930 Prince Wenceslas founded the St. Vitus Rotunda, the forerunner of the main cathedral of Prague Castle.

The fortress walls had not yet been built and the territory of the Prague Castle was protected by earthen ramparts, fortified with stones. Bretislav I improved their defensive properties around 1050. Near the south tower lay a stone princely palace, to the north, in place of the rotunda, a cathedral appeared, rebuilt in 1061-96 into a basilica.

The architecture of the Prague Castle intricately intertwined Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles.

The Romanesque style began to appear in the appearance of the Castle only under the Přemyslids Sobeslav I and Vladislav II. Of the fortifications, the southern fortress wall, reinforced with solid turrets, as well as the western one between the third and fourth courtyards, is best preserved. The Black Tower at the eastern end of the Castle has been completely preserved.

Prague Castle received the Gothic style under Charles IV in the 14th century. The late Gothic appearance of the Castle was during the reign of Vladislav Jagiellonian, who started an extensive restructuring in 1483. On his arrival in Prague in 1333, he began to build a Gothic two-storey palace with a throne room on the site of an old Romanesque palace that had been destroyed by a fire in 1303. A little later, the building was supplemented by the Chapel of All Saints. Most of the work was directed by Peter Parler.

Despite the fact that in the architecture of Benedict Reed the late Gothic style is pronounced, he first brought Renaissance forms to the Czech Republic. Renaissance motifs came from Italy through the work of Hungarian masters and made Prague the center of the new style in Central Europe.

IN further value Prague Castle was shrinking. Construction activity subsided.

Types of excursions around Prague Castle:

• Prague Castle (big circle) - 350 CZK,
• Prague Castle (small circle) - 250 kroons,
• exposition of the history of Prague Castle - 140 kroons,
• Art Gallery- 150 crowns,
• powder tower - 70 crowns,
• large tower of St. Vitus Cathedral - 150 kroons.

(Czech Staroměstské náměstí) is an old square in Prague, located in historical center towns in the Stare Mesto area. Different architectural styles were intricately mixed on the square: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo. The Old Town Square embodies the spirit of Prague, so all tourists should definitely visit here.

The square has been known since the 12th century. At that time, the square was a large market at the intersection trade routes. The square received its modern name in 1895. In the Middle Ages, royal processions passed through the square, following to the Prague Castle. Tragic events also happened: clashes, executions.

Sights of the Old Town Square Tyn Temple, Old Town Hall, astronomical clock, fountain Krotsinova Kashn, marian pillar, as well as a monument to Jan Hus.

The Old Town Square is a pedestrian zone.

The Dancing House is an office building in Prague. The building was built in the style of deconstructivism. It consists of two cylindrical towers, one of which is normal and the other is destructive. The Dancing House stands out sharply from the surrounding architecture. The dancing house resembles a dancing couple. One part of the building (the one that expands upward) symbolizes a male figure, and the second part of the building visually resembles a female figure.

The Dancing House is located in Prague 2, on the corner of Resslova and the Rasinovo embankment. The authors of the project are Croatian architect Vlado Milunich and Canadian architect Frank Gehry. Construction was carried out from 1994 to 1996.

Josefov

Josefov (Czech Josefov) is the Jewish quarter. It is located in the Prague 1 district. Until 1850 it was the center of the Jewish community. The name of the quarter comes from the name of Emperor Joseph II, who improved the life of the Jews during the reforms. The Jewish Quarter is located between the right bank of the Vltava River and the Old Town Square.

Josefov appeared in Prague in 1850 in the course of an administrative transformation. There are several interesting sights here: the Old New Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Maisel Synagogue, the Klaus Synagogue, the High Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall, the Jewish Cemetery of Prague.

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, some of the old buildings were demolished, and the share of the Jewish population also gradually decreased.

Josefov is one of the most mystical districts of Prague. According to legend, it was here that the Golem was created - a man from inanimate matter (clay), animated by Kabbalists with the help of secret knowledge. And now the golem rests somewhere in the attic of the Old Synagogue.

Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) is one of the most beautiful gardens located in the center of Prague. A garden appeared at the Wallenstein Palace at the beginning of the 17th century, now in this quiet and cozy place is the Senate of the Republic. Walking through the garden, you can admire the pool, in the center of which is green island, and above it rises the figure of Hercules (a copy of the work of the sculptor Adrien de Vries).

Here you can admire the golden carps in the pond and watch the free roaming peacocks. Along the alley of statues of the heroes of Greek mythology, you can go straight to the fountain "Venus", which is located near the loggia of Giovanni Pieronni, striking both with its colonnade and frescoes on the theme of the Trojan War. In the southern part of the garden, you can see an unusual wall of man-made stalactites. Nearby is an aviary with owls.

Clementium (Czech Klementinum) is an architectural complex in Prague, located in historic district Stare Mesto. This is one of the largest architectural complexes in the city, second only to Prague Castle.

At first, in its place was the church of St. Clement, who took over the Dominican order in 1232. They built a monastery here and ruled it for four whole centuries, until Emperor Ferdinand I invited the Jesuits to Prague. They bought the monastery, built a library, a school and other buildings. Even though they were expelled from Prague during the uprising of 1618, they were able to return, rebuild everything and subjugate Karolium (university).

Now it houses the National Library of the Czech Republic.