Best Places to Visit in Prague

Can you believe that 39.8% of Czechs consider themselves atheists? The Czech Republic is the world's seventh safest country, the land of the most castles, the birthplace of the Elbe River, and the home of the world's third-oldest astronomical clock. most popular sport?

Yes, we are going to take you to Prague, where the history of the Czechs sleeps. Prague is also known as the city of a hundred spires.

Everyone has heard of this beautiful city in the heart of Europe. Without visiting Prague, your European visit is incomplete. There are many things to be seen here since, since the medieval period, this city has been part of many civilizations.

• Prague Castle is a 15th-century structure and the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic. Even in the early period, it was the seat of power in Bohemia, the Holy Roman emperors, and the presidents of Czechoslovakia. Still, the Bohemian Crown Jewels and Prague offer the pages of history: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau architecture are kept here in a cellar.
• Also visit churches, parks, and squares; enjoy beer and food at the art nouveau classic, the Municipal House, where operas and cultural activities are held. Its entrance is beautifully decorated with a concave mural depicting classic works of art. And collections of sculptures by artists from past centuries and Prague’s ancient city gate are all very attractive and have a story of the past to tell you.
• Petrin Hill is another attractive location. You can go for a walk with friends and you will come across an old town, a mini-Eiffel Tower, an astronomical observatory, a centuries-old brewery, and the Strahov Monastery. From the 299 steps of the 60-meter (200-foot) Petrin Tower, you can get a bird’s eye view of the street below. Also, visit the zoo in Prague, which has animals right on the banks of the river Vitava next to the Troja Castle. Many rare animals have been domesticated here, including the Galapagos Giant Tortoise, elephants, rhinos, and giraffes.
• In 1868, he built the first beautiful synagogue with stained glass windows, stylized Islamic motifs hand-painted onto the walls, and ornate gold tilework in the Moorish style in Europe. The Spanish Synagogue in the Jewish quarter. Its massive central dome is incredible.
• Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, one of the most magnificent cathedrals in Europe. It took 600 years to build this cathedral. It is the seat of the archbishop of Prague. A centuries-old stone tiled footpath within the castle where it is situated. The inside is rich in art and architecture: the baroque silver tomb of St. John of Nepomuk, art nouveau stained glass, a 14th-century mosaic of the Last Judgement, and the tombs of Saint Wenceslas and Charles IV are the main attractions here.
• The amazing architectural styles of Prague are another attraction. Here you can see the Dancing House, created by Czech architect Valdo Milunic and Canadian Frank Gehry. The elements resemble a female dancer swaying in the arms of her male partner.
• The Dancing House is splendid and is purely Art Nouveau, Neo-Gothic, and Neo-Baroque styles.
• Prague’s former Jewish Quarter is home to the oldest synagogue in Europe. They believe the stones were brought by Angeles to build the first Gothic building. It is also the home of Prague’s Golem. Rabbi Jehud Löwa created the golem from clay and animated it.

Another attraction is the Church of Our Lady, which was built for French merchants who used to come for trade. It is an 11th-century Romanesque church, and its artist’s importance is reflected in art in the Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance styles.

• The Malá Strana, which was founded as a royal town and is dominated by palaces, churches, squares, parks, and gardens, is the next attraction. And the grand old Braque building hosts pubs, shops, restaurants, and international embassies.
• Visit Wenceslas Square. It is a shopping Eden, and here are situated many bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, shops, and banks.
• The watchtower in the old town hall: every hour between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. the 12 Apostles appear on the astronomical clock. This place was the central power in the past. The oldest clock on this tower is 600 years old. It is the oldest astronomical clock in the world.

Festivals in Prague

International Jazz Festival International Jazz Festival
The International Film Festival of Prague
Prague Writers' Festival
Prague's International Spring Music Festival
Masopust
Designblok
Kizomba Festival in Prague
Autumn Strings
St. Matthew's Fair
Khamoro

Food in Prague

Kantyna
U Fleku
Havelska Koruna
La Degustation
Lokal
Cukrarna Mysak

Musical instruments of Czechoslovakia

• Violin and double bass; bagpipes (bock), shepherd’s pipe, dulcimer, and trumpet.

Traditional Czechoslovakian arts and crafts

Cornhusk dolls
Cornhusk lady Cornhusk doll
Indigo print products are hand-made textile goods. Modrotisk/Blaudruck/Kékfestés/Modrotla
Puppetry
Jewelry with beads

Czech architecture

Baroque
Gothic
Renaissance
Romanesque
Classicism
Art-Nouveau
Cubism
Functionalism, etc.

How to travel to Prague?

By Air
By Train
By Road

When you plan to visit Prague, get an itinerary made by travel experts. Own Your Own Holiday Club is a popular travel planner that assists travellers in booking hotels, and reserving tickets, for their journeys.