Prag Kalesi ve St. Vitus Katedrali
One of the world's largest castle complexes, home to the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral.
- Category
- Historic site
- Duration
- 3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Watch the changing of the guard at noon.
Show on mapCulture – Prague
Prague is a rich cultural city with Gothic and Baroque monuments, Jewish heritage and a lively music tradition. Most historic sites are within walking distance of each other.
Historic sites
- Prag Kalesi – The castle complex that has been the seat of Czech rulers since the 9th century.
- Vyšehrad – A fortress said to be Prague's birthplace and home to a cemetery of national figures.
- Eski Şehir Meydanı – A medieval square ringed by the Gothic Týn Church and Baroque houses.
Traditions
- Paskalya Pomlázka – On Easter Monday men playfully whip women with decorated willow switches.
- Mikuláš ve Čert – On 6 December St Nicholas visits children with an angel and a devil.
- Noel Sazanı – On Christmas Eve people eat carp and keep a scale in the wallet for luck.
Festivals
- Prague Spring – An international classical music festival held in May.
- Signal Festival – An October festival that lights up buildings with light art.
- Noel Pazarları – Traditional markets in December on Old Town and Wenceslas Squares.
Etiquette
- Dress neatly and stay quiet in churches and theatres.
- In restaurants ask for the bill at the table and tip about 10 percent.
- It is common to remove shoes when entering a home, and greet your host.
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Places
Karlov Köprüsü
A 14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 statues.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Sunrise
Tip: Come at sunrise for photos without crowds.
Show on mapAstronomik Saat
A medieval clock working since 1410, famous for its hourly procession of figures.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- On the hour
Tip: The show draws crowds, so arrive five minutes early.
Show on mapUlusal Tiyatro
The gold-roofed national stage on the Vltava presenting opera, ballet and drama.
- Category
- Performance
- Duration
- 2.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Buy performance tickets online in advance.
Show on mapBelediye Evi (Obecní dům)
A cultural building famed for Art Nouveau architecture, home to Smetana Hall.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Book a concert ticket ahead and attend an evening show.
Show on mapEski-Yeni Sinagog
One of Europe's oldest active synagogues, in use since the 13th century.
- Category
- Religious site
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Men must cover their heads, and it is closed on Saturdays for worship.
Show on mapStrahov Manastırı
A 12th-century monastery famed for its Baroque library halls.
- Category
- Religious site
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: The library halls can only be viewed from the doorway, and photos cost a small fee.
Show on mapLennon Duvarı
A graffiti wall in Malá Strana covered in messages of freedom since the 1980s.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 20 min
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: The paint changes constantly, so feel free to leave a message.
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