Prague

City break
Architecture
Nightlife
Budget
History

Prague survived the twentieth century with its Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau layers intact, so the centre reads as one continuous historic city rather than a restored fragment. The Vltava splits the castle district from the old town, and both sides are walkable. Crowds concentrate on Charles Bridge and the astronomical clock, but the surrounding lanes empty out quickly.

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April to June and September to October; December for the markets.

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Is Prague right for your trip?

Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Prague is known for.

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  • History & culture
  • Nightlife
  • Solo

Less of a focus

  • Food
  • Nature
  • Family
  • Couples
  • Budget friendly

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Charles Bridge

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The fourteenth-century stone bridge across the Vltava, lined with Baroque statues and linking the old town to the castle side.

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45 min

Old Town Square

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The medieval market square with the astronomical clock, the Týn church spires and the Jan Hus monument at its centre.

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1h

Prague Castle

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The largest ancient castle complex in the world by area, holding St Vitus Cathedral, the old royal palace and the Golden Lane above the Malá Strana rooftops.

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4h

Vyšehrad

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A fortified hill above the Vltava south of the centre, with ramparts, a neo-Gothic church and the national cemetery, far quieter than the castle.

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2h 30m

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Popular activities

  • Czech beer tasting

    Guided tasting of Bohemian lagers in old town cellars and taprooms.

  • Jewish Quarter walking tour

    Guided route through the synagogues and old cemetery of Josefov.