Prague Attractions

Beautiful architecture, concerts, castles, parks, ............enjoy!

This beautifully preserved old city has it all. Prague attractions include stunning examples of architecture from Rococo, Baroque to Rennaisance, the buildings were built with style and grace, their gelato tones, detailed scroll work and sgriffito all adding to a distinctive and very picturesque style that has enormous appeal.

Viewing outside Prague attractions,you will see large tracts of forest, tree-lined streets, and the River Vlatava that divides the city. Parks and gardens are spread throughout the city, giving a cool, green, outdoors feel. The Berounka River originating in Germany, traces a path from Plzen to Prague where it joins the Vlatava. It is popular for canoeing and kayaking.

Old Town Square

Charles Bridge to Prague Castle - Hrad

Inside there is a whole complex to view including gardens, St Vitus church, a picture gallery, and the Old Royal Palace. Exiting from the Old Royal Palace you are opposite Basilica of sv Jiri. A beautiful Romanesque church.

The Black and White Towers, Castle Gardens and Toy Museum will all keep you in the complex for some time!

Mala Strana

Wallenstein Palace

Petrin Hill

Novo Mesto - Weceslas Square

Novo Mesto is the business section of Prague. Wenceslas Square is the centre with the Czech Narodni National Museum at the head. The northwest end runs up against the border between the New Town and the Old Town. Just in front of the museum you will see a statue of a horse. A popular meeting place for Czech students........“under the tail”. Wenceslas is mounted on a horse, and accompanied by other Czech patron saints carved into the ornate statue base which was sculpted by Josef Vaclav Myslbek in 1887–1924. This is a lovely wide boulevard, often with displays , and where outdoor

There is a fascinating 100 year old arcade ............ Lucerna Prazaz with restaurants, interesting shops and a picture theatre . You can find it between Václavské náměstí, Štěpánská, V jámě and Vodičkova. The Lucerna complex is a multipurpose building built by Vaclav Havel’s grandfather. It is worth a look for the horse which hangs from the art deco cupola roof -upside down! It was sculpted by David Cerny.

Vysehrad The Vysehrad is well worth the time. You can catch a train or trams, or walk. You will come to sv Petr and Pavel. The bells are lovely if you are there at the right time. Behind this church you will find the really fascinating Vysehrad cemetry. Here you can see the tombs of famous composers, Smetana and Dvorak, as well as writers and many other famous people. You can go to the Spring Music Festival in May , which starts here by Smetana’s grave. The Slavin Monument is the grave for over 50 Czech artists of various genres. You can explore the Kasematy dungeons, wander the vast park area, and get magnificent views over the terracotta tiled roofs and Prague.

The Jewish Quarter of Prague is an interesting area with the Jewish cemetery. You will find Kafka’s grave here.

Skoda Lasky – Museum and Restaurant featuring the song “Roll Out the Barrel”

We were lucky to stay with Honza’s family on the outskirts of Prague. One interesting meal was had at the Skoda Lasky, in the suburb Zbraslav. – ( where the original Beer Barrel Polka – or Roll out the Barrel as better known was composed by Jaromir Vejvoda, This is a restaurant and museum in memory of the the composer and this now very famous song – which few seem to realise was composed in the Czech Republic! You can visit the Museum of Oriental Art of the National Gallery, and wander the picturesque town. It is easily accessed by bus.

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Getting Around Prague

Trams

Transport is good in Prague. Much of the central city is best walked.Otherwise you can use the trams which are fast, efficient and run frequently – every 6-8 minutes.#No22 takes you up to the Castle.

Trains

The Metro has three lines, that I found to be excellent, and easy to use. It is probably easiest to buy a 24 hour pass. You can also get 3, 7, and 15 day passes. Otherwise, there are ticket machines. I personally would be asking a Czech person to help first time around as these were not easy to use.There are people in the offices, you can speak to.

Buses

There are plenty of buses, and I used these several times and found them comfortable.

Taxis – you may find especially if you have no Czech language these are a bit risky. The drivers are known to give you the run around – which of course means a higher price!

NOTE Prague does have a reputation for pickpockets. Take good care of your bags and wear backpacks front on.

Restaurants

Read the article on Prague Food. Apart from the restaurant at Skoda Lasky, I do not have any to recommend.

Currency

The Czech currency is koruna. Use this Currency Converter to work out the costs in your own currency, if you are looking at quotes in koruna.

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