Prague
A centre that survived the twentieth century almost intact, and gets very full because of it. Walk it at seven in the morning.
Prague in eight slides
Wikipedia · 3 Sep 2026
Things to do in Prague
Where to stay in Prague
Prague in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Prague
The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague Orloj, is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 1 Aug 2026
Steve Collis from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0
Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been severely damaged by a flood in 1342.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Aug 2026
Josefov is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is surrounded by the Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David on a red field.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5 Mar 2026
Martin Pauer (Power) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Old Town Square is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 29 Jul 2025
Petřín is a hill in the centre of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises 327 m above sea level and some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 28 May 2026
Ludek · CC BY-SA 3.0
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Tilman2007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague Orloj, is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 1 Aug 2026
Steve Collis from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0
Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been severely damaged by a flood in 1342.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Aug 2026
Josefov is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is surrounded by the Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David on a red field.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5 Mar 2026
Martin Pauer (Power) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Old Town Square is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 29 Jul 2025
Petřín is a hill in the centre of Prague, Czech Republic. It rises 327 m above sea level and some 130 m above the left bank of the Vltava River. The hill, almost entirely covered with parks, is a favorite recreational area for the inhabitants of Prague.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 28 May 2026
Ludek · CC BY-SA 3.0
Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 25 Aug 2026
Tilman2007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
From the airport
When to go to Prague: May or Jun or Sep or Oct
Guides about Prague
Prague is prettier and smaller, Budapest is cheaper and has the baths. Six rounds with a winner each, and why doing both needs Vienna in the middle.
Josefin Bakke · 2 Sep 2026
Prague's castle is across the river from everything else, and Old Town Square is the most inflated address in central Europe. The areas, and the flat fee.
Josefin Bakke · 2 Sep 2026
Two days in Prague built around two specific hours, the half-price window nobody publishes, and the funicular that has not run since September 2024.
Josefin Bakke · 1 Sep 2026