How do you get used to reading about the sights of Prague (and any other city)? "Architect such and such, built then, address is such and such, boo-boo-boo." They read it and immediately forgot it. Gone.com declares war on boring descriptions! In today's article, we provide a short but capacious description of each of Prague's sights with three sentences - nothing more, nothing less. Plus a photo and a place on the map. A minimum of unnecessary information and all the most important things will remain in your memory. At the end of the article, you will find a map of Prague with sights.
Oh, it's a pity there was no such article about the sights of Prague when we went to the Czech Republic for the first time!
Sights of Prague: description + photo and map. The content of the article
The main sights of Prague: what awaits you in this article
Photo of Prague Castle from the observation deck of the Petrin Tower. From here you can see the main sights of Prague - both on the right and on the left bank of the Vltava.
Attractions of Prague on the map (Mala Strana district)
Prague landmarks in the Hradcany area
33. Prague Castle
Prague Castle is the largest castle in the world, it can be safely included in the category "Main attractions of Prague" along with Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Previously, the kings of the Czech Republic and the Holy Roman Empire lived here, now the residence of the president here is, of course, also the largest in the world. There is a huge number of beautiful buildings in styles from Gothic to Baroque with an interesting history, you can read more about them in our article:
Prague Castle, like the whole city, is especially beautiful during the golden autumn.
34. St. Vitus Cathedral
The Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Europe. Founded back in 925, various premises of the temple were built up to the XX century. Here are buried St. Wenceslas, kings and archbishops of the Czech Republic, and now in the Cathedral of St. Vitus is the residence of the Archbishop of Prague.
The full name of the temple is the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech. But for some reason, the last two are forgotten all the time.
35. Basilica of St. George
The oldest church of Prague Castle, founded at the beginning of the 10th century. At the end of the same century, the convent of St. George was added to it, which no longer operates. The first nun of the abbey was the prince's sister Vlada.
The main attractions of Prague. In the photo: St. George's Basilica at Prague Castle.
36. Schwarzenberg Palace
The Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague was built in the middle of the 16th century and is considered one of the masterpieces of Czech Renaissance architecture. It now houses a gallery of paintings by Czech artists and an exhibition of weapons. From the outside, it seems that the palace is lined with relief tiles, but this is an optical effect: in fact, it is a very skillful painting.
The Schwarzenberg Palace seems to be decorated with relief tiles in the shape of a pyramid.
37. Royal Garden
The Royal Gardens are separated from the Prague Castle by the Deer Moat. Here, for the first time, such unusual for the Czech Republic plants as maple, chestnut, figs, and tulips began to be bred. Before that, royal vineyards grew here.
The Royal Garden is located within walking distance of Prague Castle and it is convenient to visit these sights of Prague in one visit.
38. Queen Anne's Summer Palace
Queen Anne is the wife of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor. The Queen's Summer Palace was built in the eastern part of the Royal Garden in the 16th century. Now there are exhibitions of paintings and sometimes the President of the Czech Republic receives guests.
The summer palace of Queen Anne is not quite typical of Prague in its architecture, it was built by Italians.
39. Street New World
Very quiet, cozy and beautiful street near Prague Castle, where you can enjoy a relaxing walk without the tourist crowds. The houses here are small, like toys. Since the XIV century, servants and builders who worked in the Prague Castle lived here, after which musicians and other creative people chose this place.
Welcome to Novy Svet Street - a tourist-free territory! Could you please move away, I'm taking pictures. Both you and you three, thank you.
40. Prague Loreta
Prague Loreta is a whole complex of buildings in the area of Loreta Square. These are mainly religious buildings built in the 17th century, as well as two fountains. The largest and most beautiful building is the Church of the Nativity of the Lord (pictured).
In winter, Prague Loreta is beautiful! However, in the summer it is no less beautiful.
41. Strahov Monastery
The Strahov Monastery in Prague was founded in the middle of the 12th century, and in the 17th century it was completely rebuilt after a fire. The largest library of the Czech Republic is located here, but the most interesting thing for tourists is the monastery brewery with delicious, but not divinely expensive beer. The monastery walls offer a beautiful panoramic view of the sights of Prague, located on the opposite bank of the Vltava River.
Sights of Prague, Hradcany, Strahov Monastery. The photo was taken from the observation deck of the Petrin Tower.
Tourist map of Prague with attractions (Hradcany district):
Prague sights on the outskirts of the city center
42. Zizkov TV Tower
This tower deserves to be included in the list of "Main attractions of Prague" because many consider it the ugliest building in Prague (only eyeless babies climbing the tower are worth something). It is also the tallest building in the Czech Republic, with a height of 216 meters. At an altitude of 93 meters, there is an observation deck with a dubious view - after all, it's far from the main attractions.
They say that in clear weather, the ižkov TV Tower offers a view even of neighboring countries.
43. Prague Zoo
If you love animals or come with a child for a few days, you simply cannot pass by this Prague landmark. The local zoo is considered one of the best in the world, there are almost five thousand animals from all over the world! There is also a very beautiful territory here, the inscriptions are duplicated in Russian, and a separate article is devoted to the Prague menagerie on our website:
The Prague Zoo also offers a free service: bird feeding! By myself)))
44. Troy Castle
Troy Castle (also known as the Troy Summer Palace) is located across the street from the Prague Zoo. Built at the end of the 17th century for local nobles, now it houses an art gallery and a wine museum. To save money, you can buy a Troy Card combined ticket for 300 CZK and use it to visit three nearby Prague attractions: Troy Castle, Botanical Garden and Zoo.
The Czech Republic is not only about beer. Winemaking traditions are also very strong here, and there is even a wine museum in Troy Castle.
45. Letná Gardens
Letná sady is a very large beautiful park on a hill near the Vltava river. There are a lot of interesting things here: shady alleys and sunny lawns, the Prague metronome and the oldest carousel in Europe, cozy restaurants and playgrounds ... But the main thing is that there are several observation decks (and all of them are free!), Which offer a beautiful view of all the bridges. Vltava and Old Town.
How do I get the perfect route? We have compiled (and tested on ourselves) two excellent travel scenarios to Prague - for 3 and 7 days. With their help, you can go around all the main sights of Prague on your own. Or you can hire an experienced guide - fortunately, there is no shortage of good Russian guides in Prague:
Where to drink the famous Czech beer? Beer houses are independent sights of Prague that any tourist must visit - if only for the sake of the atmosphere. We have bypassed for you (well, not for the sake of drunkenness!) The most famous and legendary beer houses of the Czech capital and present you our TOP-10:
Where to stay at the hotel? Rent a room more expensive and closer to attractions, or cheaper, but in a quieter area? Our review will help you answer this age-old question, in which we analyze not only the districts of the city, but also the specific hotels that we have selected for our travels:
To be honest, we ourselves did not believe that we would be able to fit all the main and main sights of Prague into one article. But now you have a ready-made guide to the most interesting places in Prague, it remains only to draw up a route and decide where to go and what to see from this list!
Dear friends, what sights of Prague do you recommend to visit? What did you like the most? We are waiting for your feedback on the trip to this magical city!
For a long time in your dreams, you imagine yourself as a royal person and want to be in a fairy tale at least for a moment - go to Prague. Finding yourself at the most famous bridge in Europe, which was laid in Prague back in 1357, you will not believe your eyes. Fairy tale! This is a real fairy tale! Magnificent, as if carved from precious stones and [...]
For a long time in your dreams, you imagine yourself as a royal person and want to be in a fairy tale at least for a moment - go to Prague. Finding yourself at the most famous bridge in Europe, which was laid in Prague back in 1357, you will not believe your eyes. Fairy tale! This is a real fairy tale! Magnificent, as if carved from precious stones and adorned with all the gold of the world - Prague! Its palaces, squares, cathedrals, bridges, lanterns, streets, everything will seem like some kind of magical, completely unreal, fabulous scenery for the film.
You can walk around Prague for hours, in any weather, enjoying all the wealth of centuries-old architecture and cultural heritage. The capital of the Czech Republic is rightfully considered the most beautiful city in Europe. It is not for nothing that popular tours to the Czech Republic are dedicated to Prague.
The unique beauty of Prague is hidden between Prague Castle and Vysehrad, which stands on the rocks above the mighty Vltava River.
This city is often called golden, one hundred towers, the mother of cities, the city on the Vltava, magical Prague and fabulous Prague. At all times, she was famous for her hospitality. The most famous corners of Prague are always full of tourists: Hradcany, Old Town, New Town, Prague Castle and Vysehrad.
Architectural treasures, historical monuments and excellent hotel service make Prague the most coveted European capital.
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Prague– dream, fairy tale, incredible miracle. This is how she seems to tourists, and for good reason. Traditionally, the walk begins from the Old Town Square, or Prague Castle. However, you are much more imbued with the magic of this city, looking at it from the height of the observation tower, located on the slope of the Petrizhsky hill.
Lovers of nature and flowers are advised to visit Vrtbovská Zagrada. This garden was founded in 1720 and is one of the most beautiful in Europe. He is truly unique. Its small terraces rise up the slope, giving a magnificent view of the entire city.
The traveler is amazed by the Gothic towers of St. Vitus Cathedral - the heart of Prague Castle. Its spire rises above the city, and from the tower of the cathedral there is an excellent view of the spiers, turrets, the presidential palace and Prague gardens, as well as the Golden Lane, whose small houses are dotted with souvenir shops and art workshops.
Traditionally, the Strahov Monastery starts excursions covering the Church of St. Nicholas, Mala Strana and Lesser Town Square.
The Charles Bridge
Another "celebrity" of Prague is the Charles Bridge. Surprisingly, built in 1357, it still stands reliably, and pleases tourists with many souvenirs, singing and playing of street musicians, amazing stone statues. There is also a sculpture by Jan Nepomuk. This one of the most revered saints of Bohemia was thrown from the bridge, because he did not give the king the secret of the queen's confession. They say that the wishes made from him come true, and even the guides are not averse to checking the old belief.
And, of course, the heart of the city itself deserves attention - the Old Town Square. It enchants with its beauty. Here is the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, the Town Hall Cathedral of Mary in front of Tyn. The bright umbrellas of street cafes, as well as the performance in the town hall clock, which takes place at the beginning of each hour, amaze the eyes ...
From here you can look into any corner of Prague. And there are just a lot of them. The old town, where the town hall and the oldest synagogue in Europe are located. The new city with its Wenceslas Square, National Museum, St. Wenceslas Monument, Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, and Franciscan Garden ...
On Gusovaya Street, you can find an image similar to Lenin, made in bronze. In the courtyards of the Malaya Strana - a fountain with pissing boys. The TV tower will surprise you with the figures of babies climbing on it ...
All the beauties of Prague are countless. Coming here, you can be amazed at it again and again, to learn, as it were, anew countless times. Prague is a fabulous world that awaits you!
We were in Prague in January 2007. The small details of the trip, of course, can no longer be remembered, but the general mood that accompanied us during our stay in this magical city will remain in our memory, if not forever, then at least for a long time.
View of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral from Charles Bridge:
Everyone has heard and read eulogies about Prague, so I will not floridly describe all its charms and eloquently confess my love to Prague. There will be just a few photos of this super city, as we saw it on our trip, with a few comments.
We were lucky with the weather: there was no snow, the sun periodically peeped out and only a couple of times it rained for a short time.
Old Town Hall with clock
When the clock strikes, figures appear in the windows
And this is the "meridian", which seems to be the center of Europe))
Synagogue clocks in two versions. Jewish ones look like a mirror image of ordinary ones and, accordingly, go in the opposite direction.
These little "buttons" are scattered throughout the city. In my opinion, very cute))
A wheel from some sooooo ancient mill
Saint John of Nepomuk, martyr
View from the Charles Bridge to the Vltava
There are always a lot of tourists on the Charles Bridge during the day.
At Prague Castle
A real gas lantern that still works today
Bishop's residence at Prague Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral outside ...
And inside
View of Prague from Prague Castle
In the courtyard of the Franz Kafka Museum, you can see such wonderful pissing boys. By the way, they display the letters of the Latin alphabet in trickles))
But this sticker on the back of the road sign plunged us into some shock ...
Walking in the evening through the deserted Prague Castle, we came across such a sculpture. About what it was put on, we really did not understand, but it seems that something about the war ...
This is a front view ...
well, this is, in fact, behind))))
As you understand, I could not pass by such beauty))
Prague is regularly exposed to terrible floods. The last one was in August 2002. In the restaurant "Black Eagle" (hello to fans of Lukyanenko))) we saw this photo, in which the unfortunate restaurant itself is shown with a white arrow, almost up to the roof in the water:
To complete our excursion program, we decided to visit as many of the most interesting Prague pubs as possible)) In one of them, "Old Town Brewery", there are such napkins on the tables with a plan of this very underground restaurant. It should be noted that there really are such long labyrinths! On the way to the toilet, you can get lost 5 times))
Cathedral of St. Ludmila
We don't know anything about him, we just found it on the map and decided to take a walk to take a picture of it.
Hmm, and this is ... a sock)))) lies so alone in the middle of the street ...)))
The famous "Dancing House"
Museum building on Wenceslas Square
And here is Wenceslas Square itself.
And finally, a few more photos ...
That's it))
I highly recommend to everyone, everyone, everyone, be sure to go to Prague at least once. You need to see this city with your own eyes, no photos will convey its atmosphere and beauty!
Personally, I will try to get there one more time before the introduction of the euro;)) Such delicious beer for 30-40 rubles, which was brewed in the very restaurant where it is served to you, is nowhere else, I'm sure!))))
So ... EVERYTHING IN PRAGUE !!!
