{"id":151218,"date":"2026-04-24T19:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=151218"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:05:47","slug":"best-prague-monuments-must-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Prague Monuments: 20 Places You Must See (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I think of Prague monuments, I remember damp autumn leaves sliding across the cobblestones as Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I climbed Nerudova Street for the very first time. We went there for a walk on one of our earliest dates. It was magical \u2014 even though I&#8217;d attended secondary school right in the historic centre and then simply crossed the river for university. <strong>I grew up in the heart of Prague, yet it never stops fascinating me. Come along as I walk you through the best Prague monuments \u2014 20 places you absolutely must see.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4179.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic view of Prague monuments and rooftops\" class=\"wp-image-151120\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4179.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4179-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4179-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4179-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4179-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#When_to_visit_Prague_monuments\" >When to visit Prague monuments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Spring_and_summer_in_full_swing\" >Spring and summer in full swing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Autumn_light_and_winter_melancholy\" >Autumn light and winter melancholy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#How_much_time_you_will_need\" >How much time you will need<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Crown_jewels_The_best_of_historic_Prague\" >Crown jewels: The best of historic Prague<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Prague_Castle\" >Prague Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#St_Vitus_Cathedral\" >St Vitus Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Charles_Bridge\" >Charles Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Old_Town_Square_and_the_Astronomical_Clock\" >Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Vysehrad\" >Vy\u0161ehrad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Petrin_Hill_and_the_Lookout_Tower\" >Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill and the Lookout Tower<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Sacred_treasures_and_spiritual_centres\" >Sacred treasures and spiritual centres<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Church_of_Our_Lady_before_Tyn\" >Church of Our Lady before T\u00fdn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#St_Nicholas_Church_Mala_Strana\" >St Nicholas Church, Mal\u00e1 Strana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#The_Loreto\" >The Loreto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Strahov_Monastery\" >Strahov Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#The_Jewish_Quarter_Josefov\" >The Jewish Quarter: Josefov<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Old-New_Synagogue\" >Old-New Synagogue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Old_Jewish_Cemetery\" >Old Jewish Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Spanish_Synagogue\" >Spanish Synagogue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Modern_landmarks_and_controversial_buildings\" >Modern landmarks and controversial buildings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Dancing_House\" >Dancing House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Zizkov_Television_Tower\" >\u017di\u017ekov Television Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Rotating_Head_of_Franz_Kafka\" >Rotating Head of Franz Kafka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Hidden_gems_and_escapes_from_the_crowds\" >Hidden gems and escapes from the crowds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Vrtba_Garden\" >Vrtba Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Novy_Svet\" >Nov\u00fd Sv\u011bt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Klementinum_and_the_Baroque_Library\" >Klementinum and the Baroque Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Wallenstein_Garden\" >Wallenstein Garden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Where_to_eat\" >Where to eat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Eska_in_Karlin_and_cosy_bistros\" >Eska in Karl\u00edn and cosy bistros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Practical_information\" >Practical information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#What_are_the_most_important_Prague_monuments\" >What are the most important Prague monuments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#How_much_time_do_I_need_to_visit_Prague\" >How much time do I need to visit Prague?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#Which_Prague_monuments_are_free\" >Which Prague monuments are free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-prague-monuments-must-see\/#How_does_public_transport_work_in_Prague\" >How does public transport work in Prague?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral are the absolute essentials \u2014 set aside at least half a day.<\/li>\n<li>Charles Bridge is only peaceful early in the morning; during the day it feels like a busy motorway.<\/li>\n<li>The Astronomical Clock show on Old Town Square lasts exactly 45 seconds \u2014 don&#8217;t build your entire itinerary around it.<\/li>\n<li>Vy\u0161ehrad is a perfect alternative for families with children, offering wide paths and stunning views without the crowds.<\/li>\n<li>The Jewish Quarter (Josefov) holds fascinating history; a combined ticket for the synagogues is well worth it.<\/li>\n<li>The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tan\u010d\u00edc\u00ed d\u016fm\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/tancici-dum\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Dancing House<\/a> is best admired from outside \u2014 for the view, head to the top-floor bar instead of paying for the observation deck.<\/li>\n<li>Vrtba Garden is an absolute gem hidden just steps from the centre \u2014 a baroque terraced garden that hardly anyone knows about.<\/li>\n<li>The Klementinum houses one of the most beautiful historic libraries in the world \u2014 tickets sell out fast.<\/li>\n<li>Tram 22 is our secret weapon: it passes the Castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and Vy\u0161ehrad, all for a fraction of the cost of a taxi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238.jpg\" alt=\"St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle\" class=\"wp-image-151114\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Prague_monuments\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Prague_monuments\"><\/span>When to visit Prague monuments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right time to visit is half the battle. The city transforms not just with the seasons, but practically with every hour. Most people picture summer sunshine bouncing off those red rooftops, but the reality of sweltering cobblestone streets can be exhausting.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_and_summer_in_full_swing\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_and_summer_in_full_swing\"><\/span>Spring and summer in full swing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>April and May paint the slopes of Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill pink with cherry blossoms and bring the first outdoor terraces to life. May is personally my favourite month \u2014 the days stretch out and temperatures are perfect for long walks without a jacket. Try getting up early and heading to the river before the rest of the city wakes up.<\/p>\n<p>From June to August, summer heat floods the streets and the historic centre bursts at the seams. Whenever I need to escape the overheated cobblestones, I head for Stromovka park or Riegrovy sady.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autumn_light_and_winter_melancholy\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autumn_light_and_winter_melancholy\"><\/span>Autumn light and winter melancholy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>September is objectively my winner. The golden light of an Indian summer falls softly on the fa\u00e7ades and temperatures drop to a comfortable level. Classical music lovers can tick off the Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Prague Festival, running <strong>5\u201323 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For a visual feast, look out for the Signal Festival on <strong>15\u201318 October 2026<\/strong>. January and February, on the other hand, reveal the city&#8217;s raw side. The tourists vanish, the streets darken, and the biting cold will quickly drive you into the nearest pub for a hearty bowl of goulash.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_you_will_need\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_you_will_need\"><\/span>How much time you will need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A weekend is enough for the most essential golden triangle. In two days you can cover the Castle, walk through the Old Town and peek at Mal\u00e1 Strana.<\/p>\n<p>Four to five days, though, is the sweet spot. You&#8217;ll comfortably tick off the must-sees, spend your third day climbing up to Vy\u0161ehrad, and dedicate the rest to aimless wandering through Vinohrady or Karl\u00edn.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-3880.jpg\" alt=\"The Julius Hotel Prague interior\" class=\"wp-image-151063\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-3880.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-3880-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-3880-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-3880-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-3880-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a base that puts all the main monuments within reach while avoiding the worst of the nighttime noise, I recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/booking?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz-thejuliuspraguerecenze&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=eyOhfbUVRdp25NRC&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=cs-CZ&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=deeplink&amp;address=Prague%2C+Czechia&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Faid%3D1607597%26dest_id%3D7310351%26dest_type%3Dhotel%26label%3Dv3.cmod2yxkvb9hy0838yfkjsa3k&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Floudavymkrokem.cz%2Fthe-julius-prague-recenze\">The Julius Hotel<\/a><\/strong> on Senov\u00e1\u017en\u00e9 Square. We stayed here during our last visit in a spacious One Bedroom Suite, which gave us exactly the comfort we needed with little Jon\u00e1\u0161. The interior was so calm that Jon\u00e1\u0161 fell asleep before we&#8217;d even finished unpacking, and the staff remembered us by name the next day \u2014 that always wins me over. \u263a\ufe0f As a vegetarian, I also loved their generous and creative breakfast spread, where meat was far from the only star. The hotel is a ten-minute walk from Wenceslas Square or the Powder Tower. You can check current prices and availability and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cz\/julius-meinl-house-prague.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">book via Booking.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crown_jewels_The_best_of_historic_Prague\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crown_jewels_The_best_of_historic_Prague\"><\/span>Crown jewels: The best of historic Prague<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the part of the guide where I can&#8217;t bear to skip a thing. Even as a local who walked these streets to school every day, I still feel something like pride \u2014 or at least a pang of nostalgia \u2014 when I see the Castle rooftops from the river. \ud83d\ude01 If it&#8217;s your first time in the city, these are the famous monuments in Prague you simply can&#8217;t miss. I&#8217;d suggest spreading them across several days so the sightseeing doesn&#8217;t turn into mechanical box-ticking.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prague_Castle\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prague_Castle\"><\/span>Prague Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrad.cz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prague Castle<\/a> complex is essentially a city above the city. Walking through its courtyards is like leafing through an architecture textbook, from Romanesque foundations all the way to Josip Ple\u010dnik&#8217;s twentieth-century modifications. This is where Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I had our very first date, and I still remember the particular stillness that settles over Golden Lane in the late afternoon once the biggest crowds have left.<\/p>\n<p>The basic circuit includes the Old Royal Palace, St George&#8217;s Basilica, Golden Lane and the cathedral. Tickets cost <strong>18 \u20ac<\/strong> and the grounds open at <strong>6:00 am<\/strong>, although the historic buildings don&#8217;t admit visitors until 9:00. The easiest way up is by <strong>tram 22<\/strong> to the Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad stop. For a deeper exploration, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">booking a guided tour via GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4194.jpg\" alt=\"Prague Castle courtyards\" class=\"wp-image-151117\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4194.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4194-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4194-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4194-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4194-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Vitus_Cathedral\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Vitus_Cathedral\"><\/span>St Vitus Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.katedralasvatehovita.cz\/cs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St Vitus Cathedral<\/a> isn&#8217;t just the largest church in the country \u2014 it&#8217;s the undisputed centrepiece of the entire castle complex. When I was studying photography at university, I&#8217;d spend hours watching how the morning light fractured into colour through the enormous stained-glass windows, one of which was designed by Alfons Mucha. Construction spanned nearly six centuries, which is reflected in the exquisite blend of architectural styles.<\/p>\n<p>Inside you&#8217;ll find the tombs of Czech kings and the stunning Chapel of St Wenceslas, its walls encrusted with semi-precious stones. The front section of the nave is free to enter, but access to the main body and the royal tombs requires a ticket as part of the Prague Castle circuit. Opening hours are daily 9:00\u201317:00, Sundays from 12:00 due to services. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The cathedral&#8217;s south tower offers what I think is the best view in all of Prague. It&#8217;s 287 narrow spiral steps to the top, a separate ticket (8 \u20ac) and quite a workout \u2014 but absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4215.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of St Vitus Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-151116\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4215.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4215-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4215-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4215-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4215-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St Vitus Cathedral: the crowning jewel of Prague Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charles_Bridge\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charles_Bridge\"><\/span>Charles Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The oldest surviving bridge across the Vltava has connected the Old Town with Mal\u00e1 Strana since the fourteenth century. Its thirty baroque statues form an open-air gallery that looks almost mystical in the morning mist. During the day, though, the bridge transforms into a pulsing artery packed with caricaturists, buskers and thousands of visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Walking across is free, of course, and the bridge is accessible around the clock. If you&#8217;d like a calmer experience, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">booking via GetYourGuide<\/a> for an early-morning guided tour or a wooden-boat cruise that glides right under its arches. For more detail, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/karluv-most\/\">dedicated article on Charles Bridge<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Come before 7 am. It&#8217;s the only way to admire the statues without elbowing through a crowd \u2014 and you&#8217;ll spot photographers waiting for just the right light reflecting off the water.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karluv-most-4116.jpg\" alt=\"Charles Bridge in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-151096\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karluv-most-4116.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karluv-most-4116-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karluv-most-4116-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karluv-most-4116-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/karluv-most-4116-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charles Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Town_Square_and_the_Astronomical_Clock\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Town_Square_and_the_Astronomical_Clock\"><\/span>Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The heart of the historic centre beats at Old Town Square. Ringed by gorgeous palaces and dominated by the monument to Jan Hus, it&#8217;s crowned by the Gothic tower of the Old Town Hall and its famous Astronomical Clock. Every hour on the hour, hundreds of people gather below to watch the procession of the Apostles.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be honest \u2014 don&#8217;t plan your whole day around the clock. It&#8217;s a 45-second show that catches many visitors off guard with its brevity. What is worth paying for, though, is the <strong>12 \u20ac<\/strong> entrance to the Town Hall tower, which offers a fantastic 360-degree view of the square. Open daily 9:00\u201321:00 (Mondays from 11:00). More details in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/staromestske-namesti-orloj\/\">Old Town Square<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Instead of standing in the crowd below the clock, grab a coffee on the first floor of the caf\u00e9 in the House at the Minute across the square. From the window you&#8217;ll see the Apostles right at eye level.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prazsky-orloj-4046.jpg\" alt=\"Prague Astronomical Clock\" class=\"wp-image-151083\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prazsky-orloj-4046.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prazsky-orloj-4046-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prazsky-orloj-4046-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prazsky-orloj-4046-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prazsky-orloj-4046-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vysehrad\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vysehrad\"><\/span>Vy\u0161ehrad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.praha-vysehrad.cz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vy\u0161ehrad<\/a> holds a special place in my heart \u2014 it&#8217;s where I regularly escape the overcrowded centre. According to legend, it&#8217;s the oldest seat of Czech princes. Today it&#8217;s a sprawling park enclosed by baroque ramparts, home to the impressive Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul and the adjacent Slav\u00edn cemetery, the final resting place of major Czech figures from composer Anton\u00edn Dvo\u0159\u00e1k to writer Karel \u010capek.<\/p>\n<p>With little Jon\u00e1\u0161, we particularly appreciated the wide tarmac paths \u2014 perfect for pushchairs \u2014 and the spacious lawns ideal for a picnic. Entry to the grounds is free; you only pay a small admission for the basilica (<strong>5 \u20ac<\/strong>) and the casemates. Take <strong>metro line C<\/strong> to Vy\u0161ehrad station and it&#8217;s a ten-minute walk to the gates. Find our detailed guide in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vysehrad\/\">Vy\u0161ehrad<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The ramparts offer some of the best views of the Vltava and Prague Castle. Grab a takeaway coffee from the \u010cek\u00e1rna caf\u00e9 below Vy\u0161ehrad and drink it up on the walls by the brick bastions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vysehrad-4319.jpg\" alt=\"View from Vy\u0161ehrad fortress\" class=\"wp-image-151146\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vysehrad-4319.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vysehrad-4319-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vysehrad-4319-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vysehrad-4319-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vysehrad-4319-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Vy\u0161ehrad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petrin_Hill_and_the_Lookout_Tower\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petrin_Hill_and_the_Lookout_Tower\"><\/span>Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill and the Lookout Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This green hill rising above Mal\u00e1 Strana is a year-round refuge for anyone ready to swap cobblestones for dirt paths and trees. At the summit stands the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prague.eu\/cs\/objekt\/mista\/116\/petrinska-rozhledna\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pet\u0159\u00edn Lookout Tower<\/a>, a scaled-down replica of the Eiffel Tower built in 1891, along with the popular Mirror Maze nearby.<\/p>\n<p>The Pet\u0159\u00edn funicular is undergoing reconstruction in 2026, so the best way up is by tram 22 to the Poho\u0159elec stop followed by a pleasant downhill walk, or on foot through the Strahov Gardens. The lookout tower entrance costs <strong>9 \u20ac<\/strong> and it&#8217;s open 9:00\u201320:00 in season. Read more in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/petrin-prazska-rozhledna\/\">Pet\u0159\u00edn and the Lookout Tower<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Skip the main tarmac paths and stroll through Kinsk\u00fd Garden on Pet\u0159\u00edn&#8217;s southern slope instead. You&#8217;ll find beautiful ponds, a wooden Carpathian church and hardly a soul around.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha.jpg\" alt=\"Pet\u0159\u00edn Lookout Tower in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-62965\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/petrinska-rozhledna-praha-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"lk-zazitky-module\">\n<style>\n.lk-zazitky-module * { box-sizing: border-box; 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They&#8217;re galleries of period art, showcases of masterful engineering and, more often than not, venues with incredible acoustics. If you&#8217;d like deeper context, have a look at our overview <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/prazske-kostely-a-synagogy\/\">Prague churches and synagogues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_Our_Lady_before_Tyn\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_Our_Lady_before_Tyn\"><\/span>Church of Our Lady before T\u00fdn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Church of Our Lady before T\u00fdn, with its iconic asymmetrical spires, dominates Old Town Square right next to the Town Hall. It&#8217;s a fascinating Gothic structure whose interior later underwent baroque modifications. Inside lies the tomb of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the church&#8217;s enormous size, finding the entrance trips up many visitors \u2014 it&#8217;s hidden behind the arcade of houses on the square. Admission is by donation (a contribution of around 2 \u20ac is suggested) and it&#8217;s usually open Tuesday to Sunday, with a midday break. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Notice how the right tower (called Adam) is slightly wider and more robust than the left one (Eve). Deliberate asymmetry was common in Gothic architecture and symbolised the male and female principles.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Nicholas_Church_Mala_Strana\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Nicholas_Church_Mala_Strana\"><\/span>St Nicholas Church, Mal\u00e1 Strana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This masterpiece by father-and-son architects the Dientzenhofers is the absolute pinnacle of Prague baroque. Honestly, that enormous dome covered in frescoes still hypnotises me \u2014 I always stop and just stare upwards, even on my hundredth visit. Mozart himself once played the organ here, which lifts the whole place to another level. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n<p>The interior is beautifully lit and every element of the decoration has its clear purpose. Admission is <strong>5 \u20ac<\/strong> and it&#8217;s open daily 9:00\u201317:00. Trams stop right in front of the church at Malostransk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed, a huge advantage when your legs are already aching. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> For a separate fee you can climb the adjacent bell tower. During the communist era it served as an observation post for the secret police, who monitored Western embassies in the surrounding streets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4173.jpg\" alt=\"View towards Mal\u00e1 Strana and St Nicholas Church\" class=\"wp-image-151121\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4173.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4173-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4173-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4173-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4173-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pet\u0159\u00edn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Loreto\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Loreto\"><\/span>The Loreto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Loreto in the Hrad\u010dany quarter is a pilgrimage site with a unique atmosphere, best known for its famous carillon. Every hour on the hour, the courtyard fills with the melody of a Marian hymn played by 27 bells dating from the late seventeenth century. The complex includes a replica of the Holy House, the baroque Church of the Nativity and a treasury displaying the Prague Sun \u2014 a monstrance set with over six thousand diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>The stroll through the picturesque surroundings is an experience in itself. Full admission is <strong>9 \u20ac<\/strong>, open daily except Mondays 10:00\u201317:00. We cover the area in more detail in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/strahov-loreta-hradcany\/\">Strahov and the Loreto<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The treasury is pleasantly cool in summer. In the courtyard, walk through the cloistered corridors with frescoes depicting rather brutal stories of martyrs \u2014 a striking contrast to the otherwise peaceful setting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha.jpg\" alt=\"The Prague Loreto exterior\" class=\"wp-image-62983\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-1392x1044.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazska-loreta-praha-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Prague Loreto \u2014 a remarkable baroque monument and pilgrimage site with a captivating history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strahov_Monastery\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strahov_Monastery\"><\/span>Strahov Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just steps from the Loreto you&#8217;ll find the Premonstratensian Strahov Monastery. Its biggest draw is the jaw-dropping library, divided into the Philosophical and Theological Halls. Intricately carved wooden shelves, antique globes and ceiling frescoes look like something straight out of a Harry Potter film.<\/p>\n<p>Standing here in the late-afternoon quiet, you can almost feel history breathing. A library ticket costs <strong>6 \u20ac<\/strong>, open daily 9:00\u201317:00 (with a midday break). Take tram 22 to Poho\u0159elec to get here. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The monks have been brewing beer here for centuries. The Strahov Monastic Brewery right next to the courtyard serves an excellent amber St Norbert special. They also have great vegetarian options on the menu, which is why I keep coming back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/strahovsky-klaster-praha.jpg\" alt=\"Strahov Monastery in Prague with red rooftops\" class=\"wp-image-73455\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Strahov Monastery in Prague, Czech Republic. Red roofs and parks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Jewish_Quarter_Josefov\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Jewish_Quarter_Josefov\"><\/span>The Jewish Quarter: Josefov<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Josefov is one of those neighbourhoods that takes my breath away every time I visit \u2014 not because of the architecture, but because of what happened here. Most of the original ghetto was demolished during a major urban-renewal programme at the turn of the twentieth century, yet the most precious monuments were preserved. I recommend buying a combined ticket for the Jewish Museum. For broader context, read our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/josefov-zidovska-ctvrt-praha\/\">Josefov and the Jewish Quarter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old-New_Synagogue\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_New_Synagogue\"><\/span>Old-New Synagogue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the oldest functioning synagogues in Europe dates from the thirteenth century. Unlike many other Prague buildings, it has retained its original Early Gothic character. It&#8217;s steeped in legend \u2014 the most famous being the tale of the Golem, which Rabbi L\u00f6w supposedly laid to rest in the synagogue&#8217;s attic.<\/p>\n<p>The interior is dark, austere and deeply moving. Tickets can be bought separately for <strong>11 \u20ac<\/strong> or as part of an extended circuit. Open daily except Saturdays and Jewish holidays. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Notice the small windows in the walls. In the past, women watched the services through them, as they were barred from the main hall and sat in adjacent annexes instead.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4070.jpg\" alt=\"Jewish Quarter in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-151145\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4070.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4070-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4070-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4070-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4070-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Jewish Quarter in Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Jewish_Cemetery\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Jewish_Cemetery\"><\/span>Old Jewish Cemetery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Walking through this cemetery is one of the most powerful experiences Prague has to offer. Due to a lack of space, burials took place in multiple layers on top of one another over the centuries \u2014 up to twelve deep in some spots, so they say. The result is a haunting cluster of more than twelve thousand tilting headstones covered in ivy.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also find the grave of Rabbi L\u00f6w, where people still leave slips of paper with their wishes. Access is included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishmuseum.cz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jewish Museum<\/a> circuit (ticket <strong>22 \u20ac<\/strong>). It&#8217;s well worth booking tickets \u2014 and possibly a guided tour \u2014 in advance, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/prague-l10\/?partner_id=MKZ64IS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">via GetYourGuide<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The entrance to the cemetery leads through the Pinkas Synagogue, which serves as a Holocaust memorial. The walls inscribed with victims&#8217; names will silence you before you even step among the headstones.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4058.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish Synagogue in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-151139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4058.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4058-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4058-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4058-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/josefov-4058-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Spanish Synagogue in Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Synagogue\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Synagogue\"><\/span>Spanish Synagogue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the Old-New Synagogue is a study in austere Gothic, the Spanish Synagogue is its polar opposite. Built in a Moorish style in the nineteenth century, its interior shimmers with gold, intricate geometric patterns and stained glass.<\/p>\n<p>It feels more like a palace in the Andalusian Alhambra than a Central European prayer house. It also falls under the Jewish Museum circuit, and after a recent restoration it looks absolutely breathtaking. Personally, I recommend this stop to anyone who loves detailed, richly ornamented architecture. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Classical music concerts are often held here in the evenings. The acoustics are superb and the illuminated golden interior takes the musical experience to another level entirely.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_landmarks_and_controversial_buildings\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_landmarks_and_controversial_buildings\"><\/span>Modern landmarks and controversial buildings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just towers and baroque that make Prague what it is. Modern architecture here often emerged amid heated debate \u2014 and gradually became an inseparable part of the cityscape.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dancing_House\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dancing_House\"><\/span>Dancing House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This creation by Frank Gehry and Vlado Miluni\u0107 from the golden nineties split public opinion right down the middle. Today, nobody can imagine the Jir\u00e1sk\u016fv Bridge embankment without this deconstructivist building, inspired by the dancing duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.<\/p>\n<p>Inside you&#8217;ll find offices, a gallery and a restaurant with panoramic views on the top floor. I cover the building in detail in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/tancici-dum-moderni-praha\/\">Dancing House<\/a>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t buy the overpriced observation-deck ticket. Take the lift up to Glass Bar on the top floor, order a coffee or a drink, and the view comes included in the price of your beverage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha.jpg\" alt=\"Dancing House \u2013 luxury hotel in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-63066\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tancici-dum-praha-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tan\u010d\u00edc\u00ed d\u016fm\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/tancici-dum\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Dancing House<\/a> \u2013 hotel in Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zizkov_Television_Tower\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zizkov_Television_Tower\"><\/span>\u017di\u017ekov Television Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The tallest structure in the city (216 metres) still stirs strong opinions. This futuristic transmitter with observation cabins looks like a spaceship parked among the old \u017di\u017ekov tenement buildings. From a distance you&#8217;ll spot giant black babies crawling up the tower \u2014 fibreglass sculptures by artist David \u010cern\u00fd that gave the structure a much-needed touch of lightness.<\/p>\n<p>The observation deck at 93 metres offers an unrivalled 360-degree panorama. Basic admission is <strong>12 \u20ac<\/strong> and it&#8217;s open until midnight. The sheer height really lets you grasp how sprawling and wonderfully hilly the city is. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Directly below the tower are Mahlerovy sady park and the excellent Miminoo restaurant with an outdoor terrace. There&#8217;s also a playground for kids, so Jon\u00e1\u0161 and I spend quite a bit of time there, gazing up at the tower from below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rotating_Head_of_Franz_Kafka\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rotating_Head_of_Franz_Kafka\"><\/span>Rotating Head of Franz Kafka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yet another creation by David \u010cern\u00fd, this one installed on a busy square outside the Quadrio shopping centre above N\u00e1rodn\u00ed t\u0159\u00edda metro station. The kinetic sculpture weighs 39 tonnes and is composed of 42 moving layers that rotate at regular intervals, rearranging Kafka&#8217;s face into mesmerising patterns.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a modern tribute to the famous writer and a fascinating feat of engineering that&#8217;s simply worth seeing in person. Watching it is, of course, free. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The sculpture comes to life every hour on the hour for about fifteen minutes. Go in the evening, when it&#8217;s lit up and the polished surface reflects the city lights around it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/hlava-franze-kafky.jpg\" alt=\"Rotating Head of Franz Kafka sculpture in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-73495\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Rotating Head of Franz Kafka in Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_gems_and_escapes_from_the_crowds\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_gems_and_escapes_from_the_crowds\"><\/span>Hidden gems and escapes from the crowds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you just need to switch off and hide. After years of living in the centre and walking to school through these streets, I&#8217;ve built up a list of bolt-holes for those moments when Charles Bridge is a sardine tin.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vrtba_Garden\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vrtba_Garden\"><\/span>Vrtba Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is an absolute gem. An unassuming entrance on Karmelitsk\u00e1 Street leads you into one of the most beautiful baroque terraced gardens in Europe. Built on the slopes of Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill, it features perfectly symmetrical flowerbeds, sculptures by Maty\u00e1\u0161 Bernard Braun and a gorgeous view of St Nicholas Church.<\/p>\n<p>Every time I step inside, I feel transported to another world \u2014 far from the noise of traffic and tourist crowds. The garden is open April to October; admission is <strong>5 \u20ac<\/strong>. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The garden is a popular spot for wedding photos. Aim for a weekday morning if you can \u2014 at weekends you&#8217;ll be dodging brides.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha.jpg\" alt=\"Vrtba Garden in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-63063\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vrtbovske-zahrady-praha-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vrtba Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Novy_Svet\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Novy_Svet\"><\/span>Nov\u00fd Sv\u011bt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This tiny neighbourhood tucked behind Prague Castle feels like it belongs to another century. Winding lanes, small cottages, complete silence. It was once home to the castle&#8217;s poorest residents, and today it is, in my opinion, the purest glimpse of old Prague \u2014 no museums, no shop windows, no crowds.<\/p>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t really an official tourist attraction here, and that&#8217;s precisely what makes it so wonderful. Just peace, cobblestones and an unbelievable charm. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Pop into the little Kav\u00e1rna Nov\u00fd Sv\u011bt. They serve excellent speciality coffee and have a quiet courtyard.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha.jpg\" alt=\"Nov\u00fd Sv\u011bt lane in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-62982\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-1392x1044.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/novy-svet-praha-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An old medieval cobbled lane and tiny ancient houses in Nov\u00fd Sv\u011bt, Hrad\u010dany quarter, Prague.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Klementinum_and_the_Baroque_Library\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Klementinum_and_the_Baroque_Library\"><\/span>Klementinum and the Baroque Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This vast former Jesuit college complex right next to Charles Bridge offers tours of the Baroque Library, the Meridian Hall and the Astronomical Tower. The library, complete with historic globes, is simply breathtaking and feels impossibly grand.<\/p>\n<p>Tours are guided only and tickets at <strong>15 \u20ac<\/strong> often sell out fast. If you love the history of science or old books, this is one visit you absolutely cannot miss.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-gyg-wp-plugin\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=3&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=klementinum\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wallenstein_Garden\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wallenstein_Garden\"><\/span>Wallenstein Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The seat of the Czech Senate hides a freely accessible garden filled with peacocks, fountains and a huge artificial stalactite wall (grotta) where, if you look closely, you&#8217;ll spot monstrous faces lurking in the stone.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a wonderful spot to rest after exploring Mal\u00e1 Strana. The greenery and murmuring water are incredibly refreshing. Open April to October, admission free. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Local&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> The peacocks are used to people, but please don&#8217;t feed them. Instead, take a seat on the bench facing the Sala terrena and soak up the calm.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span>Where to eat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a full day of pounding the cobblestones, you&#8217;re guaranteed to be ravenous. That&#8217;s exactly what happens to Luk\u00e1\u0161 and me every time we walk the length of the city centre. Thankfully, there&#8217;s no shortage of places that go well beyond overpriced tourist-trap beer \u2014 spots with genuinely great food and the kind of cosy atmosphere we look for.<\/p>\n<p>As a vegetarian, I&#8217;m also fairly particular about what I consider a good lunch, so I tend to skip the traditional pubs with their heavy cream sauces. Here are my favourite spots that keep me coming back.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eska_in_Karlin_and_cosy_bistros\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eska_in_Karlin_and_cosy_bistros\"><\/span>Eska in Karl\u00edn and cosy bistros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When we need a change of scene and an escape from the packed centre, the whole family hops on a tram and heads to Karl\u00edn. The star here is Eska, a place that combines a fantastic bakery with modern Czech gastronomy. They cook with local ingredients, and their pastries and wood-fired bread are legendary. It&#8217;s exactly the kind of bistro where you feel relaxed and at home.<\/p>\n<p>If you fancy something more upscale, try the restaurant at The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Julius Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-julius-hotel\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Julius Hotel<\/a>, which also has a vegetarian menu. It&#8217;s never too busy and is just a stone&#8217;s throw from N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Julius Hotel review \u2013 best hotel in Prague\" class=\"wp-image-151070\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/julius-hotel-praha-4281-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Another favourite of mine is Maitrea, not far from Old Town Square. It&#8217;s a fantastic vegetarian restaurant tucked down a side street, with a beautiful interior full of wood and a calming energy. They serve meat-free versions of traditional dishes alongside Asian fusion \u2014 a lifesaver on more than one exhausting ramble through the historic streets.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_information\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_information\"><\/span>Practical information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prague is a wonderfully compact city and public transport works brilliantly, so you really don&#8217;t need a car. With Jon\u00e1\u0161 in the pushchair, we covered most of the centre on foot and hopped on a tram whenever the hills got the better of us. \ud83d\ude05 A basic 30-minute ticket costs <strong>1.20 \u20ac<\/strong>, a 90-minute ticket <strong>1.60 \u20ac<\/strong>, and a 24-hour pass comes in at <strong>6 \u20ac<\/strong>. You can buy tickets from machines, the PID L\u00edta\u010dka app, or by tapping your contactless card on the orange validators inside trams and buses.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to visit several paid attractions (the Astronomical Clock tower, Pet\u0159\u00edn, the Jewish Quarter), work out whether the Prague Visitor Pass might save you money. It doubles as a transport ticket and attraction pass, and will also spare you queuing.<\/p>\n<p>Getting to Prague from the UK is straightforward. Direct flights from London (Heathrow, Stansted and Luton) take around two hours, with carriers like British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air all serving the route. You can often find return flights for under \u00a350 if you book early. Prague&#8217;s V\u00e1clav Havel Airport is well connected to the centre by bus 119 to Veleslav\u00edn metro station (line A), and the whole transfer takes about 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1777052791328\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_important_Prague_monuments\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_important_Prague_monuments\"><\/span><strong style=\"white-space: normal\">What are the most important Prague monuments?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The absolute essentials include Prague Castle with St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, and the historic Jewish Quarter of Josefov. These sites form the core of Prague&#8217;s UNESCO-protected heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1777052800946\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_do_I_need_to_visit_Prague\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_do_I_need_to_visit_Prague\"><\/span><strong>How much time do I need to visit Prague?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>For a basic introduction and visits to the main sights, I recommend at least three days. If you also want to soak up the atmosphere of the caf\u00e9s, parks and outlying neighbourhoods like Karl\u00edn or Vinohrady, set aside four to five days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1777052808243\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Prague_monuments_are_free\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Prague_monuments_are_free\"><\/span><strong>Which Prague monuments are free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>You can walk across Charles Bridge, explore the Prague Castle courtyards (and the front section of the cathedral), stroll around Vy\u0161ehrad and Wallenstein Garden, or admire modern sculptures and installations in public spaces \u2014 all completely free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1777052819784\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_public_transport_work_in_Prague\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_public_transport_work_in_Prague\"><\/span><strong>How does public transport work in Prague?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The system comprises the metro, trams and buses. Tickets are transferable and time-based (30 minutes, 90 minutes, 24 hours). You can buy them via the app, from ticket machines, or directly on board by tapping a contactless bank card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I think of Prague monuments, I remember damp autumn leaves sliding across the cobblestones as Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I climbed Nerudova Street for the first time. Join me for a local&#8217;s guide to the 20 best places you must see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":151114,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"","rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[389,326,320],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-151218","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-czech-republic","8":"category-europe","9":"category-travel"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prazsky-hrad-4238.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151218"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":151328,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151218\/revisions\/151328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/151114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}