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Guidebook for REAL FAIRYTALE GRANDMOTHER'S place NEW TOWN PRAGUE - Italská 1
Food Scene
Mlsnej Kocour
116 Belgickátypical czech cuisin
Bruxx
9 Náměstí MíruVinohradsky Parlament
1 KorunníDolcemente
212/5 Italskáluxury italian patisserie
The stylish Erhart Café, bakery with a tradition since 1937. Each day they offer 10–20 original Erhart' cakes, chocolate bonbons, both traditional and original desserts and much more.
38 locals recommend
Erhartova cukrárna - Vinohrady
2022/125 VinohradskáThe stylish Erhart Café, bakery with a tradition since 1937. Each day they offer 10–20 original Erhart' cakes, chocolate bonbons, both traditional and original desserts and much more.
It's a cafe with its own roasting machine, where roasted coffee is roasted. You can taste coffee on the spot or take it home and prepare yourself. Staff will be happy to help you with the preparation.
In addition to coffee, they also offer homemade lemonades, wine or draft beer. In the morning you can have breakfast here. All day, they serve soup, baked toasts or sandwiches.
55 locals recommend
Kavárna Pražírna
676 LublaňskáIt's a cafe with its own roasting machine, where roasted coffee is roasted. You can taste coffee on the spot or take it home and prepare yourself. Staff will be happy to help you with the preparation.
In addition to coffee, they also offer homemade lemonades, wine or draft beer. In the morning you can have breakfast here. All day, they serve soup, baked toasts or sandwiches.
Really stylish cafe. Beautiful interior and even more beautiful cakes. All are of their own production. Inspired by Parisian confectionary trends, you can enjoy colorful macaroni, delicious chocolate mousse, crispy croissant and salt quiche. The IF Café can be found between I.Pavlova and the Peace Square, twice in Tyl Square and then in Belgian. And of course they also have a good selection of breakfast menus.
93 locals recommend
IF Café
2 Tylovo Nám.Really stylish cafe. Beautiful interior and even more beautiful cakes. All are of their own production. Inspired by Parisian confectionary trends, you can enjoy colorful macaroni, delicious chocolate mousse, crispy croissant and salt quiche. The IF Café can be found between I.Pavlova and the Peace Square, twice in Tyl Square and then in Belgian. And of course they also have a good selection of breakfast menus.
Monolok cafe
1540/18 MoravskáDelicious breakfasts and especially they have excellent pancakes.
Nice French style café. Well, it's probably not a coincidence that it is s on French Street. If you are a fan of Provence (or good food!), It will be your place around the Names of Peace. The local breakfast and brunch are definitely recommended, because they have a large selection of breakfast menus or small cakes. Cafe to do it and bet that you will not leave without a tart at the end - brownies at the box office are packed "to go"
84 locals recommend
Marthy's Kitchen
13 FrancouzskáNice French style café. Well, it's probably not a coincidence that it is s on French Street. If you are a fan of Provence (or good food!), It will be your place around the Names of Peace. The local breakfast and brunch are definitely recommended, because they have a large selection of breakfast menus or small cakes. Cafe to do it and bet that you will not leave without a tart at the end - brownies at the box office are packed "to go"
Excellent burgers with home fries. Great and nice service. Wide selection of burger and beverages to do. During lunch it is better to do the reservation.
260 locals recommend
Dish {fine burger bistro}
1196/29 ŘímskáExcellent burgers with home fries. Great and nice service. Wide selection of burger and beverages to do. During lunch it is better to do the reservation.
Bílá kráva
83/10 RubešovaWonderful place for delicious steaks!
Established in 1886 and is one of longest running establishment in Prague. They serve quality food and beer. Taste typical czech meals as Pilsen goulash with dumplings or Roast sirloin with cream for friendly price 200 CZK (around 7 EUR).
16 locals recommend
Demínka
1 ŠkrétovaEstablished in 1886 and is one of longest running establishment in Prague. They serve quality food and beer. Taste typical czech meals as Pilsen goulash with dumplings or Roast sirloin with cream for friendly price 200 CZK (around 7 EUR).
V Zátiší
216 LiliováMarina
110 00 Alšovo nábř.Klub Lávka
201/1 Novotného lávkaZizkov Televison Tower
1 Mahlerovy sadyCafé Imperial
1072/15 Na PoříčíFashion Restaurant & Club Prague
8 Náměstí RepublikyAngelato
27 RytířskáPizza Coloseum
1/846 Václavské nám.Potrefená Husa Hybernská
7 DlážděnáRestaurace U Dvou Pánů
579/6 Ovocný trhRestaurace U Pinkasů
756 /16 Jungmannovo nám.Restaurace U Jindřišské věže
26 JindřišskáPivnice a restaurace U Rudolfina, s.r.o.
10 KřižovnickáRestaurace U Vejvodů
JilskáHavelská Koruna
501 HavelskáRestaurace Mincovna
7 Staroměstské nám.Brasileiro U Zelené žáby
8/13 U RadniceMAITREA
1064 Týnská uličkaBeas Vegetarian Dhaba
24 VladislavovaClear Head
280/2 BoršovVýtopna Railway Restaurant - Wenceslas Square
802/56 Václavské nám.U Dobřenských
U DobřenskýchPrague Beer Museum
341 AmerickáT.G.I. Friday's
58/110 NádražníU Karlova Mostu
508 Na KampěKampa Park Restaurant
8b Na KampěCafé Louvre
22 NárodníCafe Slavia
1012 /2 Smetanovo nábř.Miminoo Garden Restaurant
1 Mahlerovy sadyDrinks & Nightlife
LEGENDA Live! Bar
1820/39 LegerovaRadost FX Club
234/120 BělehradskáGAY BAR
The Saints is a small but perfectly-formed bar located right in the heart of the Prague gay quarter of Vinohrady, around the corner from Termix gay club and in close walking distance to several other gay bars and nightclubs. They aim to provide a fresh and distinctive twist to the Prague gay scene and pride themselves on providing a warm atmosphere, friendly service, excellent drinks and great music.
The Saints
1352/32 PolskáGAY BAR
The Saints is a small but perfectly-formed bar located right in the heart of the Prague gay quarter of Vinohrady, around the corner from Termix gay club and in close walking distance to several other gay bars and nightclubs. They aim to provide a fresh and distinctive twist to the Prague gay scene and pride themselves on providing a warm atmosphere, friendly service, excellent drinks and great music.
Do You love beer? Then this is your place! 22 types of draft beers and 100 bottled beers! Tasty burgers , fantastic, knowledgeable and efficient staff. Ideal for groups.
NUBEERBAR - craft beer & burgers
1 BalbínovaDo You love beer? Then this is your place! 22 types of draft beers and 100 bottled beers! Tasty burgers , fantastic, knowledgeable and efficient staff. Ideal for groups.
Dandy
Wondeful coctails!
Gastropub 20PIP
You can eat there up to 1AM!
BarFly
Taste great cocatils! Open till 2 AM!
Dlouhá
DlouháJames Dean Prague
922 V KolkovněHarley's Bar
704 DlouháROXY Prague
33 DlouháEPIC Prague
1003/3 RevolučníChapeau Rouge
2 JakubskáLa Bodeguita del Medio
5 KaprovaCrazy Daisy Bar Prague
773/4 Václavské nám.DUPLEX
21 Václavské nám.Nebe Cocktail & Music Bar
1036/4 Václavské nám.Karlovy Lazne
Čili bar
8 KožnáALIBI cocktail&music bar Prague
1575 ŽitnáGecko Bar
6 VoršilskáAnonymouS Bar
432 MichalskáClock Tower Bar Crawl
184 KarlovaThe Irish Times Bar
20 KarlovaKozička
918/1 KozíGolden Tree Prague
6 KarlovaOne Club Prague
504/5 MelantrichovaJazz Republic
1a JilskáCrystal Bar & Restaurant, Shisha Lounge
859/22 Na PříkopěEntertainment & Activities
Prague Zoo
120/3 U Trojského zámkuSea World (Morsky SvEt)
67 VýstavištěBobova Draha Prosek
906 ProseckáAquapalace Prague
137 PražskáPrague Venice Boat Trip
191/3 KřižovnickáCinema City
151 VinohradskáParks & Nature
Riegrovy sady
Petřínské sady
Petřínské sadyLocated in the pretty neighborhood of Vinohrady, a district famous for being dotted with pastel Art Nouveau facades, green spaces and good eateries is Havlíčkovy - Grébovka Park. This is one of the city’s large parks and it is a wonderful setting to behold. The sloping park is characterized by a variety of massive, ancient trees, winding paths, a lovely Neo Renaissance palace, a wooden Victorianesque wine pavilion perched next to a vineyard, several historic houses (one used as a café) and a mysterious grotto.
495 locals recommend
Havlicek Gardens
Havlíčkovy sadyLocated in the pretty neighborhood of Vinohrady, a district famous for being dotted with pastel Art Nouveau facades, green spaces and good eateries is Havlíčkovy - Grébovka Park. This is one of the city’s large parks and it is a wonderful setting to behold. The sloping park is characterized by a variety of massive, ancient trees, winding paths, a lovely Neo Renaissance palace, a wooden Victorianesque wine pavilion perched next to a vineyard, several historic houses (one used as a café) and a mysterious grotto.
Franciscan Garden
VodičkovaKinsky Garden
Gardens below Prague Castle
158 ValdštejnskáThe Royal Garden
Waldstein Palace
4 Valdštejnské nám.Vojanovy Sady
U Lužického seminářeStřelecký Island
Letna Park
Pruhonice Park
Arts & Culture
Národní divadlo
Národní muzeum
68 Václavské nám.Mirror´s maze, a bed with nails, a levitating tap, etc.
Experience unimaginable, try a world full of feelings and incredible optical illusions and test your senses in this exceptional museum. In a place that is as entertaining as an educational one, as amazing as mysterious and as crazy as rational.
12 locals recommend
Museum of Senses
939/20 JindřišskáMirror´s maze, a bed with nails, a levitating tap, etc.
Experience unimaginable, try a world full of feelings and incredible optical illusions and test your senses in this exceptional museum. In a place that is as entertaining as an educational one, as amazing as mysterious and as crazy as rational.
Museum of alchemy. You will enjoy guided tour of alchemist workshop, alchemist laboratory, secret tunnel and mysterious catacombs.
Speculum Alchemiae Museum
1 HaštalskáMuseum of alchemy. You will enjoy guided tour of alchemist workshop, alchemist laboratory, secret tunnel and mysterious catacombs.
Apple Museum is the largest private collection of Apple products worldwide. More than 450 products are visible from 1976 to the present. Get to know the life of the genius and the visionary who was the most successful company in human history. The story of the man who changed the world.
40 locals recommend
Apple Museum Prague
21 HusovaApple Museum is the largest private collection of Apple products worldwide. More than 450 products are visible from 1976 to the present. Get to know the life of the genius and the visionary who was the most successful company in human history. The story of the man who changed the world.
Museum not only for fans of Karel Zeman (very popular director in Czech republic). Small, but information and props charged museum. As if you were in a fantasy movie world. We love the whole family here. The museum is in a beautiful location at Charles Bridge.
23 locals recommend
Karel Zeman Museum
520/3 SaskáMuseum not only for fans of Karel Zeman (very popular director in Czech republic). Small, but information and props charged museum. As if you were in a fantasy movie world. We love the whole family here. The museum is in a beautiful location at Charles Bridge.
National Technical Museum
1320/42 KostelníPamátník Jaroslava Ježka (Modrý pokoj)
45/10 KaprovaMucha Museum
7 PanskáMuseum Kampa
2 U Sovových mlýnůIllusion Art Museum Prague - IAM Prague
2 Staroměstské nám.Musee Grévin s.r.o. Prague
10 CeletnáShopping
rue de Paris
PařížskáThe building of the former Vinohrady Market was rebuilt in 2013. The three-storey shopping gallery of interior design with a venue for exhibitions, a café, a floral studio, shops with home accessories, audio-visual equipment and bicycles from the Czech traditional brand was created.
57 locals recommend
Vinohradský Pavilon
1200/50 VinohradskáThe building of the former Vinohrady Market was rebuilt in 2013. The three-storey shopping gallery of interior design with a venue for exhibitions, a café, a floral studio, shops with home accessories, audio-visual equipment and bicycles from the Czech traditional brand was created.
Supermarket Tesco is open from 6 AM till midnight. You can pay by credit card and euros as well. You can buy there everything for your breakfast or for preparing lunch and dinner.
155 locals recommend
Tesco Expres
474/11 VocelovaSupermarket Tesco is open from 6 AM till midnight. You can pay by credit card and euros as well. You can buy there everything for your breakfast or for preparing lunch and dinner.
Atrium Flora
2828/151 VinohradskáA|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. RepublikySightseeing
Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938).
2060 locals recommend
Prague Castle
Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938).
Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague. This magnificent structure, one of the city's finest attractions, is the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town / Prague Castle.
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Charles Bridge
Karlův mostCharles Bridge (Karlův most) is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague. This magnificent structure, one of the city's finest attractions, is the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town / Prague Castle.
The Astronomical Clock, built in to one side of the Old Town Hall Tower, dates from the 15th century. To fully appreciate the clock's intricate construction, join the crowd in front of the tower to watch the procession of the Twelve Apostles: on the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.
960 locals recommend
Reloj Astronomico de Praga
1 Staroměstské náměstíThe Astronomical Clock, built in to one side of the Old Town Hall Tower, dates from the 15th century. To fully appreciate the clock's intricate construction, join the crowd in front of the tower to watch the procession of the Twelve Apostles: on the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death tolls the bell to a defiant statue of a Turk.
Overlooking Peace Square, this imposing neo Gothic church, built from 1888 to 1893, is gorgeous with its massive twin towers pointed towards the heavens. The exterior of this neo Gothic church is impressive, but the interior is simply stunning, with its multi colored walls painted with bright reds, vivid teals and lovely golden decorations. The interior bears a colorful resemblance to the great basilica of St. Mary in Krakow, Poland.
123 locals recommend
Church of St Ludmila
1219/2 Náměstí MíruOverlooking Peace Square, this imposing neo Gothic church, built from 1888 to 1893, is gorgeous with its massive twin towers pointed towards the heavens. The exterior of this neo Gothic church is impressive, but the interior is simply stunning, with its multi colored walls painted with bright reds, vivid teals and lovely golden decorations. The interior bears a colorful resemblance to the great basilica of St. Mary in Krakow, Poland.
Saloun's Villa, located in a quiet area of Vinohrady, is a former studio of the Czech sculptor Ladislav Saloun (1870-1946), a leading figure of Czech Art Nouveau symbolism and the author of the famous Jan Hus memorial in the Old Town Square finished in 1915. Saloun's Villa is a unique gem of Art Nouveau architecture, which was built between 1908 and 1910 and finished in 1911.
Šaloun's Villa
Saloun's Villa, located in a quiet area of Vinohrady, is a former studio of the Czech sculptor Ladislav Saloun (1870-1946), a leading figure of Czech Art Nouveau symbolism and the author of the famous Jan Hus memorial in the Old Town Square finished in 1915. Saloun's Villa is a unique gem of Art Nouveau architecture, which was built between 1908 and 1910 and finished in 1911.
This strange train station like church was built in 1932 and is one of the most unique structures in the city of Prague. Unlike the majority of churches in Prague, this one, although built in 1932, is modern in comparison with the hundred plus year old churches in Prague. The Slovenian architect Joze Plecnik was also responsible for some innovative additions to Prague Castle. The strange brick church on Jiřího z Poděbrad Square showcases a massive tower complete with a large transparent clock, giving it the train station look. Early Christian basilicas and Egyptian temples inspired the church. The interior is simple with a red and black color scheme.
87 locals recommend
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord
náměstí Jiřího z PoděbradThis strange train station like church was built in 1932 and is one of the most unique structures in the city of Prague. Unlike the majority of churches in Prague, this one, although built in 1932, is modern in comparison with the hundred plus year old churches in Prague. The Slovenian architect Joze Plecnik was also responsible for some innovative additions to Prague Castle. The strange brick church on Jiřího z Poděbrad Square showcases a massive tower complete with a large transparent clock, giving it the train station look. Early Christian basilicas and Egyptian temples inspired the church. The interior is simple with a red and black color scheme.
The Zizkov Television Tower at 216 meters is the highest structure in the city of Prague. Built between 1985 and 1992, started by the Communists, the tower was once resented by local inhabitants, as the megalomaniac tower forever changed the skyline of Prague and also destroyed part of a centuries old Jewish cemetery where the foundations of the tower are located. The tower offers wonderful views of the city of Prague and a restaurant as well.
646 locals recommend
Zizkov Televison Tower
1 Mahlerovy sadyThe Zizkov Television Tower at 216 meters is the highest structure in the city of Prague. Built between 1985 and 1992, started by the Communists, the tower was once resented by local inhabitants, as the megalomaniac tower forever changed the skyline of Prague and also destroyed part of a centuries old Jewish cemetery where the foundations of the tower are located. The tower offers wonderful views of the city of Prague and a restaurant as well.
The Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is one of two main squares in Prague (Wenceslas Square is the other, just 5 minutes walk away).
1480 locals recommend
Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstíThe Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is one of two main squares in Prague (Wenceslas Square is the other, just 5 minutes walk away).
Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) is an ancient street within the Prague Castle complex. Golden Lane dates from the 15th Century and has a beautiful, olden world quaintness about it. It comprises 11 historic houses, inside which period scenes have been created to show the life of the artisans who once worked, ate, drank and slept in them.
183 locals recommend
Golden Lane
Zlatá ulička u DaliborkyGolden Lane (Zlatá ulička) is an ancient street within the Prague Castle complex. Golden Lane dates from the 15th Century and has a beautiful, olden world quaintness about it. It comprises 11 historic houses, inside which period scenes have been created to show the life of the artisans who once worked, ate, drank and slept in them.
Built as a mini version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, the Petrin Observation Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. The tower is 60m tall, which doesn't seem particularly high until you add in the fact that it sits at the summit of Petrin Hill, which is 318m (1043 feet) high. Climb the 299 steps to reach the top of the tower and the view over Prague is magnificent.
951 locals recommend
Petrin Tower
633 Petřínské sadyBuilt as a mini version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, the Petrin Observation Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition. The tower is 60m tall, which doesn't seem particularly high until you add in the fact that it sits at the summit of Petrin Hill, which is 318m (1043 feet) high. Climb the 299 steps to reach the top of the tower and the view over Prague is magnificent.
The Wallenstein Palace is an object in Prague's Lesser Quarter, one of the most prominent buildings of the Czech early Baroque and is currently the seat of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. The Wallenstein Palace and the Wallenstein Riding School also form part of the Waldstein Palace complex.
215 locals recommend
Waldstein Palace
4 Valdštejnské nám.The Wallenstein Palace is an object in Prague's Lesser Quarter, one of the most prominent buildings of the Czech early Baroque and is currently the seat of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. The Wallenstein Palace and the Wallenstein Riding School also form part of the Waldstein Palace complex.
Kampa is an island on the Vltava River in Prague's Lesser Quarter, from which it is separated by the Čertovka mill. The area of the island is 5.2 ha. The earliest mention of Kampa Island is in the foundation charter of the Hospitaller Church of St. John of 1169. The island's present appearance was modified by the terrain and the Čertovka riverbed.
484 locals recommend
Kampa Island
Kampa is an island on the Vltava River in Prague's Lesser Quarter, from which it is separated by the Čertovka mill. The area of the island is 5.2 ha. The earliest mention of Kampa Island is in the foundation charter of the Hospitaller Church of St. John of 1169. The island's present appearance was modified by the terrain and the Čertovka riverbed.
Once a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles' songs. Located in a small and secluded square across from the French Embassy, the wall received its first such decoration following the 1980 assassination of John Lennon when an unknown artist painted a single image of the singer-songwriter and some lyrics.
332 locals recommend
John Lennon Wall
Velkopřevorské náměstíOnce a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles' songs. Located in a small and secluded square across from the French Embassy, the wall received its first such decoration following the 1980 assassination of John Lennon when an unknown artist painted a single image of the singer-songwriter and some lyrics.
The Church of Our Lady Victorious and St. Anthony of Padua with the adjacent monastery of Discalced Carmelites is located in Prague 1 below Petřín in Karmelitská Street in Malá Strana. He is famous for the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanks to which he is often nicknamed the Infant Jesus of Prague.
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Church of Our Lady Victorious and The Infant Jesus of Prague
The Church of Our Lady Victorious and St. Anthony of Padua with the adjacent monastery of Discalced Carmelites is located in Prague 1 below Petřín in Karmelitská Street in Malá Strana. He is famous for the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanks to which he is often nicknamed the Infant Jesus of Prague.
The Church of Our Lady before Tyn is located in the Old Town of Prague near the Old Town Square. Its construction took place from the mid-14th century to the first decades of the 16th century. It is one of the most important Prague churches, both in terms of architecture and its preserved interior furnishings.
143 locals recommend
Church of Our Lady before Tyn
Staroměstské náměstíThe Church of Our Lady before Tyn is located in the Old Town of Prague near the Old Town Square. Its construction took place from the mid-14th century to the first decades of the 16th century. It is one of the most important Prague churches, both in terms of architecture and its preserved interior furnishings.
Powder Tower is a late Gothic building on the border of Na Příkopě Street and Republic Square next to the Municipal House opposite the U Hybernů House. It is one of the symbols of Prague. Celetná Street begins at the gate, which forms the first part of the Royal Route leading from here to Prague Castle.
350 locals recommend
The Powder Tower
5 nám. RepublikyPowder Tower is a late Gothic building on the border of Na Příkopě Street and Republic Square next to the Municipal House opposite the U Hybernů House. It is one of the symbols of Prague. Celetná Street begins at the gate, which forms the first part of the Royal Route leading from here to Prague Castle.
The Municipal House facade is eye¬catching not only due to its monumental architectural composition but also because of the unique profile created by its collection of the sculptural art of the time. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest artists represent particular historical and classical cultural symbols.
360 locals recommend
Municipal House
5 Náměstí RepublikyThe Municipal House facade is eye¬catching not only due to its monumental architectural composition but also because of the unique profile created by its collection of the sculptural art of the time. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest artists represent particular historical and classical cultural symbols.
Wenceslas Square in Prague is a vibrant area of hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. There are also banks and local and international shops. It is the entertainment and nightlife centre of Prague, and the main shopping and commercial district begins here. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is one of the two main squares in Prague, so is a popular place for visitors to stay (the Old Town Square is the other square, just 5 minutes walk away).
808 locals recommend
Wenceslas Square Terraces
841 Václavské nám.Wenceslas Square in Prague is a vibrant area of hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. There are also banks and local and international shops. It is the entertainment and nightlife centre of Prague, and the main shopping and commercial district begins here. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is one of the two main squares in Prague, so is a popular place for visitors to stay (the Old Town Square is the other square, just 5 minutes walk away).
Žofín Palace, one of the most notable architectural treasures is used for important social events, conferences, concerts and balls. The Large Hall at Žofín regularly hosts the most prominent personalities from business, politics and the arts in this country and abroad.
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Palác Žofín
8 Slovanský ostrov Žofín Palace, one of the most notable architectural treasures is used for important social events, conferences, concerts and balls. The Large Hall at Žofín regularly hosts the most prominent personalities from business, politics and the arts in this country and abroad.
Dancing House (Tančící dům) is set in a fine location by the Vltava River in Prague. Its design is unique, and especially striking in the city centre because it is a modern building surrounded by historic architecture. Dancing House was constructed between 1992-1996. It has daring, curvy outlines, which led its architects Vlado Milunc and the American Frank Owen Gehry to initially name it the "Fred and Ginger Building", after the legendary dance duo. The top floor of Dancing House is the only part of the building open to the public, and is home to one of the city's leading restaurants.
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Dancing House
6 Jiráskovo nám.Dancing House (Tančící dům) is set in a fine location by the Vltava River in Prague. Its design is unique, and especially striking in the city centre because it is a modern building surrounded by historic architecture. Dancing House was constructed between 1992-1996. It has daring, curvy outlines, which led its architects Vlado Milunc and the American Frank Owen Gehry to initially name it the "Fred and Ginger Building", after the legendary dance duo. The top floor of Dancing House is the only part of the building open to the public, and is home to one of the city's leading restaurants.
In the 10th century, 70 years after the establishment of Prague Castle, a church and fortified trading post were built on a cliff top overlooking the Vltava River, on the heights of Vysehrad. Although not much remains of the castle today, Vysehrad Park none-the-less makes a pleasant excursion out of the hustle and bustle of Prague's city centre.
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Vyšehrad
In the 10th century, 70 years after the establishment of Prague Castle, a church and fortified trading post were built on a cliff top overlooking the Vltava River, on the heights of Vysehrad. Although not much remains of the castle today, Vysehrad Park none-the-less makes a pleasant excursion out of the hustle and bustle of Prague's city centre.
The Strahov Monastery, the full name of the Premonstratensian Royal Canon at Strahov, is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia, founded in 1143, and one of the most important architectural monuments in the Czech Republic.
308 locals recommend
Strahov Monastery
1/132 Strahovské nádvoříThe Strahov Monastery, the full name of the Premonstratensian Royal Canon at Strahov, is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia, founded in 1143, and one of the most important architectural monuments in the Czech Republic.
The Jan Hus Memorial by Ladislav Šaloun is located in Prague's Old Town Square. It was unveiled in 1915, the fiftieth anniversary of Hus's burning. Since 1962 it has been protected as a national cultural monument within the entire Old Town Square.
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Jan Hus Monument
Staroměstské náměstíThe Jan Hus Memorial by Ladislav Šaloun is located in Prague's Old Town Square. It was unveiled in 1915, the fiftieth anniversary of Hus's burning. Since 1962 it has been protected as a national cultural monument within the entire Old Town Square.
Franz Kafka's head is an outdoor mechanical sculpture by the artist David Černý depicting Czech German writer Franz Kafka.
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Franz Kafka - Rotating Head
Charvátova
Franz Kafka's head is an outdoor mechanical sculpture by the artist David Černý depicting Czech German writer Franz Kafka.