The most beautiful monuments in Prague
TOP places in the center of the Czech Republic
Prague, as one of the most beautiful historical cities in the world, literally abounds in monuments from various periods of our history. In addition to the most famous Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square, you will find dozens of other very interesting places worth visiting.
Old Town Square
The most beautiful square of the world
The Old Town Square is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world. It is surrounded by exhibition houses from the renaissance, rococo and baroque times, and mainly several other important buildings such as the town hall with the famous astronomical clock, the Tyn Church and the St. Nicholas. In the center of the square is a massive monument of Master Jan Hus. continue reading
Prague Castle
The most famous castle in the Czech Republic
The most famous Prague sight is undoubtedly the monumental complex of the Prague Castle, lying over the Vltava River. The Cathedral of St. Vitus, but you will find many other important buildings and probably the most famous street in Prague – the Golden Lane continue reading
Charles Bridge
The most beautiful bridge in the Czech Republic
Charles Bridge is the oldest bridge in Prague (the second oldest in the whole Czech Republic) and at the same time the most beautiful. It offers amazing views of the panorama of Prague Castle and other important Prague sights continue reading
National Museum
The largest museum in the Czech Republic
The National Museum is a monumental Neo-Renaissance building on top of Wenceslas Square. It is the largest museum in the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, it is now undergoing a complete renovation continue reading
National Theatre
The most important theater in the Czech Republic
The National Theater is one of the most important buildings in the Czech Republic. It is a monumental building in the Neo-Renaissance style. For many, there is a controversial construction of a new scene for many. The theater was built thanks to the famous national collection. continue reading
Old town hall with astronomical clock
World famous Prague monument
The Old Town Hall standing on the edge of the Old Town Square is famous mainly thanks to the elaborate astronomical clock by Master Hanuš. The town hall itself is basically a whole set of buildings with a dominant tower, continue reading
Strahov Monastery
Monastery with the most beautiful library
The 12th-century Strahov Monastery is situated high above the Vltava River and is surrounded by picturesque gardens just off the Prague Castle. He became world famous mainly thanks to the magic library, which is one of the most beautiful in the world continue reading
Rudolfinum
Headquarters of the Czech Philharmonic
The Rudolfinum is a beautiful Neo-Renaissance building. The most important classical music concerts in Prague take place here. It is the headquarters of the Czech Philharmonic continue reading
Hradcany Square
Square surrounded by palaces
Right opposite Prague Castle is the large Hradčany Square. Thanks to the fact that important aristocratic families wanted to have a Prague residence near the king, the whole is surrounded by important palaces, such as Schwarzenberg, Martinický and Salmovský. Then there is the magnificent Archbishop's Palace continue reading
Troja Castle
Beautiful baroque building
Troja Chateau is adjacent to the famous Prague Zoo. The chateau has a large beautiful garden and served as a summer residence of the Šternberk family. The castle is also adjacent to picturesque vineyards continue reading
Novotného footbridge
Former center of Prague millers
Just a short walk from the world-famous Charles Bridge is a beautiful group of buildings on Novotný lávka. In the Middle Ages, millers lived here. Today, the dominant feature of the footbridge is the high Old Town Water Tower. Today, the music clubs and the Bedřich Smetana Museum are located here. continue reading
Municipal house
Prague's Art Nouveau gem
The Municipal House is a monumental Art Nouveau building on Republic Square. He became most famous for the declaration of the independent Czechoslovak Republic on October 28, 1918. Next door is the beautiful Powder Gate continue reading
Loreta Monastery
Prague baroque gem
Loreta is an important Marian pilgrimage site at the western end of the historic center of Prague. Here you will find, among other things, a beautiful arcaded courtyard and the famous carillon. continue reading
Queen Anne's Summer Palace
Picturesque building surrounded by a garden
In the Royal Garden you will find the picturesque Renaissance summer house of Queen Anne, also called the Belvedere. It served as a recreational place for the monarch's family continue reading
Tyn Church
One of the most important churches in Prague
The Týn Cathedral is one of the largest landmarks of the Old Town of Prague. Its two massive towers can best be seen from the Old Town Square or from the Astronomical Clock, as it is basically completely surrounded. continue reading
Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague
Monumental palace on Hradčany Square
Schwarzenberg Palace is one of the most important buildings on Hradčany Square. It had the function of a representative seat next to Prague Castle. It was owned by the most important Czech aristocratic families. It now belongs to the National Gallery continue reading
Church of St. Nicholas
Distinctive building on the Old Town Square
Church of St. Mikuláš is one of the most distinctive buildings on the Old Town Square. It is a massive white Baroque building that serves the Czechoslovak Hussite Church today. continue reading
Powder Tower
Beautiful view of the old and new city of Prague
The Powder Gate was part of the fortifications of the Old Town of Prague. Now it serves as a great view of the center of Prague. Next door is the magnificent Slavonic House continue reading
Petrin Tower
A small Czech Eiffel Tower
The Petrin lookout tower, almost 66 meters high, is one of the most famous Czech lookout towers. Compared to its French model, however, it is 5 times smaller. Even so, it offers a wonderful view of Prague. continue reading
Basilica of St. Peter and Paul
Dominant of Vyšehrad
Basilica of St. Peter and Paul with the adjacent cemetery Slavín is definitely the most visited part of Vyšehrad. In Slavín you will find buried figures of Czech history continue reading
Ceremonial hall at the Old Jewish Cemetery
Josef Center
The new ceremonial hall at the Old Jewish Cemetery is basically the center of the Jewish city of Prague. Next door is the Old Jewish Cemetery continue reading
Žofín Palace
Dominant of the Slavonic island
A significant landmark of the small Slavic island is the neo-renaissance palace Žofín. From its foundation to the present, it has been used for cultural and social events. continue reading
Hanavský pavilion
Neighbor of Kramář's villa
In Letenské sady you will find an interesting neo-baroque building Hanavský pavilon. Today it serves as a lookout restaurant. continue reading
Summer house Hvězda
Monument at White Mountain
Just a short distance from the memorable White Mountain is an interesting Renaissance summer house Hvězda. It stands in the middle of an extensive field and served as a resting place after hunting continue reading
Church of St. Peter and Peter Tower
Little known Prague church
Relatively little known to tourists and at the same time a nice place lies just a short walk from the wide street Na Poříčí. The local Gothic church with the adjacent Petrská Tower add a nice atmosphere to an otherwise relatively quiet place. continue reading
National Monument in Vítkov
Monument with the third largest equestrian statue in the world
The National Monument in Vítkov was built during the First Republic in the functionalist style in honor of our legionnaires from the First World War. During the communist era, it even served as a mausoleum of Clement Gotwald for a time. Now there is a museum. He is best known for his huge equestrian statue of Jan Žižka. continue reading
Ministry of Industry and Trade
Monumental building on the banks of the Vltava
Among the important Prague monuments from the First Republic is definitely the monumental building of the Ministry of Industry and Trade with an impressive dome (construction began in 1928). A nice view of this building and steamboats is from Štefánik Bridge. continue reading
Church of St. Antonín Paduánský
Dominant of Strossmayer Square
An interesting church of St. Antonín Paduánský stands on the busy and otherwise not very interesting Strossmayer Square. Thanks to two towers, it is a bit similar to the more famous Týn Church continue reading
Kranner's Fountain
Monument to Francis I
The Kranner Fountain on Smetana's Embankment is an interesting, although controversial building in its time. It was built in honor of Francis I, which aroused resentment during the revolutionary year of 1848. continue reading
Štvanice Hydroelectric Power Plant
Still functioning technical monument
One of the interesting technical monuments in Prague is the Štvanice hydroelectric power plant located by the Helmov weir. You can see it as part of walks along the waterfront of Captain Jaroš or Ludvík Svoboda continue reading
