Prague is the capital of Czech Republic and the largest city in the country. Firstly, you need to know that is situated in the north-west part of the country on the beautiful Vltava River. Secondly to know is that the city is very important from cultural and historical point of view.

The origins of Prague are dating back from the 8^th century. On one hand, the city was the residence of the Habsburg court during the late 16^th century and beginning of the 18^th century. On the other hand, Prague is home for many important cultural activities like painting, sculpture, literature, music, design and architecture. Don’t skip also the good food. In addition, the capital is known also as The City of the Hundred Spires. Below you can see which are the most important tourist attractions and what we recommend to do while you are here in this beautiful medieval city. Certainly there is something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Spend your Prague City Break with us.

Historic attractions in Prague

Don’t miss the Old Town Square this architectural wonder with many buildings in different styles. For example, have a snack or coffee while you admire the Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Cathedral and others. Moreover, this place is full of colours, full of life and always busy. The new town is also interesting with many modern buildings and shops.

Walk back in time on the Charles Bridge crossing Vltava River. Most importantly, it is the oldest bridge in the city and a truly historic monument. It is ornate with 30 statues in baroque styles, lamps and Gothic towers, being the perfect place for an evening walk.

After that watch the astronomical clock found in the centre of the historic city. Built in 1410 it is the oldest medieval clock that still works. Near the fixed hour, 12 apostles walk over the top dial while displaying the position of the Sun and the Moon. Moreover, the lower dial displays the name of the saint celebrated on that day and the astrological signs.

Prague Castle dates back to the 9th century and is now home to the president’s office. The fortress surrounding the castle is made up of several fortified walls, interior courtyards and other old buildings. You must know that the castle entered the book of records as the world’s largest ancient castle.

While in the castle, visit Saint Vitus Cathedral in Gothic style. Admire the impressive architecture, because is the most important church in the Czech Republic. Its construction lasted 525 years. Above all, the main attractions which you should visit are the southern mosaic, the two-dial tower and the interior rich in sculptures, paintings and works of art.

Other attractions in Prague

The Jewish Quarter (Josefov) shows to visitors the multiculturalism of the city in the fascinating Jewish neighbourhood. On one hand, here you can visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe, the Great Synagogue or the Jewish Town Hall. On the other hand visit the Spanish Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Rudolfinum and many other buildings in the Jewish architecture. When you are in Prague, you feel as if you were in a book of tales. So, make sure you enjoy this magical realm of Europe in a dream-city break.

Petřín Lookout Tower can be seen from almost any location of the city. The tower was built as a mini version of Paris’s Eiffel Tower in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. The construction was a point of observation and transmission and is now an important tourist destination with an incredible view. The tower is located on the hill of the same name, half an hour’s drive. Moreover, it has a cafe shop, souvenir shops and an exhibition venue. Other attractions you might be interested in include an observatory, which contains a museum and a large telescope open to the public. 

The best visiting months for a Prague City Break are between April – May and September – October. Having a temperate climate, the weather is quite pleasant here with an average temperature of 20°C during summer and 2°C in winter. July and August are the warmest and driest months. If you prefer to visit the capital during winter, you must be prepared for a very cold weather. The Christmas period makes Prague a very beautiful city and a winter wonderland with Christmas markets and also less crowded. So why don’t you take in consideration this time of the year as well?

Prague can be visited by anyone for its culture and art or for different events. Prague’s views are breathtaking 365 days a year. It has something to offer to everyone starting from beautiful historic attractions to breath taking architecture buildings and not only. This amazing city will make you to come back again and to leave always with some new experiences.

Prague’s public transportation system is clean, efficient and relatively easy to use. You have the possibility to travel by metro, bus, taxi or you can easily walk around.

The underground (metro) service is covering most of the major attractions in and around the centre. The Prague metro is renowned for its artful design, making it the “most beautiful metro in the world”.
The tram service covers most of the areas and districts. The wide choice of routes and frequent stops make them a convenient choice for many journeys and they are a good way of seeing the city.
The bus service covers only the outlying areas of the city and are not used much by tourists. The exceptions are bus 119 which connects the airport with Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station on line A. Bus 100 connects the airport with Zličín metro station on line B.
By foot is the easiest way to explore the city centre’s old and new neighbourhoods.