Les incontournables à Prague

Prague Essentials

Prague's historic core is defined by landmarks spanning a millennium: the sprawling Prague Castle complex, the 14th-century Gothic Charles Bridge, and the 600-year-old Astronomical Clock. This collection covers the Old Town and Lesser Town's architectural evolution, the hilltop fort of Vyšehrad and its Slavín cemetery of national icons, the Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery, and the Art Nouveau Municipal House — rounded out by two of the city's most recognizable public artworks, David Černý's rotating Kafka head and the equestrian statue of St. Wenceslas.

Prague Essentials — Carte

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Prague Castle

This castle has been the seat of Czech rulers for almost 1000 years and it is now the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic.

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Charles Bridge

Historic 14th-century Gothic stone arch bridge adorned with 30 Baroque statues. Completed in 1402, it serves as a pedestrian connection featuring architectural work by Peter Parler.

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Astronomical Clock

See the oldest astronomical clock still in use in the world with your own eyes. This 600-year-old masterpiece is a must see when in Prague!

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Old Town

The Old Town district represents the heart of Prague and it is its oldest area with all the important sights.

Jindřich Nosek (NoJin) / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Franz Kafka's Head

A monumental rotating sculpture by David Černý, its 42 stacked steel layers cycling in and out of alignment to periodically reveal the writer's face.

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Vyšehrad

An ancient hilltop fort overlooking the Vltava, home to a Gothic basilica and the Slavín cemetery, the resting place of national icons like Dvořák and Mucha.

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Our Lady before Týn

When near Old Town Square, you should definitely visit this unique church with its towers reaching 80 meters.

Keete 37 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Lesser Town

Lesser Town is one of the most historic districts of Prague with a plethora of Renaissance bourgeois houses, Baroque palaces and narrow cobbled streets.

Emmanuel DYAN / CC BY 2.0

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Old Jewish Cemetery

Historic Jewish burial site dating back to the 15th century featuring thousands of tombstones and notable graves. It is a significant cultural heritage monument reflecting Jewish history and tradition.

Me haridas / GFDL

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National Museum

Located at the top of Wenceslas Square, the museum houses collections focusing on natural history as well as culture.

Balou46 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Strahov Monastery

A centuries-old Premonstratensian monastery famed for its ornate Theological and Philosophical Halls, among the most beautiful historic libraries in the world.

Daniel Baránek / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Clementinum

Browse thousands of books in the National Library which is located in this complex of historical buildings.

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Municipal House

A dazzling Art Nouveau landmark built in 1912, its ornate concert hall and mosaic-lined interiors host concerts and mark the spot where Czechoslovak independence was declared in 1918.

Øyvind Holmstad / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Statue of St. Wenceslas

Josef Myslbek's equestrian statue of the patron saint of Bohemia has stood atop Wenceslas Square since 1912 and remains a traditional gathering point during major national events.