Visit Prague

Prague 🇨🇿 is the equal of Paris in terms of beauty. Its history goes back a millennium. And the beer? The best in Europe [Lonely Planet]. A prosperous and bustling city, Prague now attracts more tourists than ever.

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Prague Visitor Pass

With the Prague Visitor Pass, enjoy unlimited travel on public transport throughout Prague, including the journey from the airport and back. With over 60 experiences to explore, take advantage of free admission or advantageous discounts. Visit unique historical monuments, museums, and galleries, take advantage of guided tours of the city or go on a Vltava River cruise.

Tourist Tram – Circuit Line 42

Hop on board one of the historical tourist trams and enjoy an unforgettable experience. The most beautiful landmarks of Prague and views of the Vltava River are just a fraction of what you will see on a city sightseeing tour. What’s more, you have the special option of using your ticket for a discount to visit one of the towers managed by Prague City Tourism.

Must-see attractions in Prague

St Vitus Cathedral, Prague

Built over a time span of almost 600 years, St Vitus is one of the most richly endowed cathedrals in central Europe. It is pivotal to the religious and cultural life of Czechia, housing treasures that range from the 14th-century mosaic of the Last Judgement and the tombs of St Wenceslas and Charles IV, to the baroque silver tomb of St John of Nepomuk, the ornate Chapel of St Wenceslas and art-nouveau stained glass by Alfons Mucha.

Charles Bridge, Prague

Strolling across Charles Bridge is everybody’s favourite Prague activity. However, by 9am it’s a 500m-long fairground, with an army of tourists squeezing through a gauntlet of hawkers and buskers beneath the impassive gaze of the baroque statues that line the parapets. If you want to experience the bridge at its most atmospheric, try to visit it at dawn.

Prague’s oldest bridge was built to replace the Judith Bridge that had been badly damaged by floods in 1342. Construction of the new bridge, originally called Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge, began in 1357 under the auspices of Charles IV and was finished in 1402. Since 1870 the bridge has been called Charles Bridge. It is built of sandstone blocks, flanked at each end by fortified towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928, 30 statues of saints were carved to decorate the bridge, the most famous of which is the statue of St John of Nepomuk.

Old Town Square, Prague

One of Europe’s most beautiful and busiest urban spaces, the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí, or Staromák for short) has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century, and was its main marketplace until the beginning of the 20th century. Today it's where all tourists converge, some coming from Charles Bridge, some from the start of the Royal Way.

The most significant square of historical Prague, it was founded in the 12th century and has been witness to many historical events. In addition to the Old Town Hall and the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the square is dominated by the Baroque Church of St Nicholas, the Rococo Kinský Palace, the Gothic House at the Stone Bell and the monument to Jan Hus. In the pavement of the square are memorial stones marking the execution of 27 Czech lords in 1621, and the Prague meridian.

Vyšehrad Citadel, Prague

The Vyšehrad Citadel refers to the complex of buildings and structures atop Vyšehrad Hill that have played an important role in Czech history for over 1000 years – as a royal residence, religious centre and military fortress. While most of the surviving structures date from the 18th century, the citadel is still viewed as the city’s spiritual home. The sights are spread out over a wide area, with commanding views out over the Vltava and surrounding city.

Wenceslas Square, Prague

More a broad boulevard than a typical European city square, Wenceslas Square has witnessed a great deal of Czech history – a giant Mass was held here during the revolutionary upheavals of 1848; in 1918 the creation of the new Czechoslovak Republic was celebrated here; and it was here in 1989 that many anticommunist protests took place. Originally a medieval horse market, the square was named after Bohemia's patron saint during the nationalist revival of the mid-19th century.

Astronomical Clock, Prague

Every hour, on the hour, crowds gather beneath the Old Town Hall Tower to watch the Astronomical Clock in action. Despite a slightly underwhelming performance that takes only 45 seconds, the clock is one of Europe's best-known tourist attractions, and a 'must-see' for visitors to Prague. After all, it's historic, photogenic and – if you take time to study it – rich in intriguing symbolism.

St Nicholas Church, Malá Strana, Prague

Malá Strana is dominated by the huge green cupola of St Nicholas Church, one of Central Europe’s finest baroque buildings. (Don’t confuse it with the other Church of St Nicholas on Old Town Square.) On the ceiling, Johann Kracker’s 1770 Apotheosis of St Nicholas is Europe’s largest fresco (clever trompe l’oeil techniques have made the painting merge almost seamlessly with the architecture).

Where to go for a beer in Prague

There are about 35 breweries adorning the beer map of Prague these days. Some have roots stretching far back into history, others were established only quite recently. Alongside the mainstays of the Prague beer scene, a growing number of establishments are serving their own beer brewed on the premises, or Czech and imported specials.

Beer with a pedigree

Some of Prague’s breweries have been plying their trade for centuries now, and if you are after the ‘classics’ then make sure you head for some black beer at one of the oldest breweries, U Fleků, or for the strongest beer available, X-Beer 33 at U Medvídků or the specials at the U Tří růží [The Three Roses]. The long tradition of the Únětický pivovar goes right back to 1710 and is intertwined with the life of the picturesque village of Únětice, reachable by bus 355 from Dejvice. The draught lagers Únětická 10° and 12° have found favour and renown with many throughout Prague.

Beer with a halo

The monastery breweries are a true Prague phenomenon. The one in Břevnov, which bears the name of St. Adalbert, was restored in 2013, following up a tradition dating back to 993. It’s actually the oldest brewery in the country. After a walk around the inspiring monastic gardens do stop by for some Břevnov Benedict in the welcoming Monastery Tavern. Also, the Premonstratensian monks of Strahov have been brewing beer since medieval times. The Strahov monastic brewery in the former coach-house resumed operations after a gap of some years. The local St. Norbert beer brand is brewed by Master Brewer Jan Martinka in several variants.

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