Prague

Prague

Discover the Golden City

Prague, called in Czech Praha, is the capital of Czechia and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and worldwide. Many people consider it to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city was founded in the 6th century. It used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia, of the Holy Roman Empire, of Czechoslovakia, and since 1993 it has been the capital of the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia.

Prague is by far the largest city in Czechia and its cultural and economic center. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. If you like beautiful cities with great old architecture, you can’t miss Prague. The Historic Centre of Prague was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1992 and its architectural and cultural gems amaze millions of tourists who visit it each year.

Prague on the Map of Czechia
Panorama of Prague, Czechia
Panorama of Prague

Below is a small selection of great places and sights in Prague. This list will be automatically updated as our website grows, so please don’t forget to revisit our site on a regular basis.

The Čertovka is a very picturesque man-made channel on the western side of the Vltava river in Prague. The name can be translated as the Devil‘s Strea…
Charles Bridge (in Czech: Karlův most) is an iconic landmark in the very centre of Prague. The bridge crosses the Vltava river and connects the Old To…
Golden Lane, known in Czech as Zlatá ulička, is an iconic, tiny street located in Prague Castle. The colorful small houses give it a unique charm and…
Old Town Square is the central square of the historic part of Prague. The square is one of the greatest tourist attractions of the Czech capital, alon…
The Petřín Lookout Tower, known in Czech as Petřínská rozhledna, is a tower situated on Petřín hill on the left bank of the Vltava river in Prague. Du…
The Prague Astronomical Clock, commonly known as the Orloj, is one of the most popular sights in the Czech capital. It is very easy to find, because i…
Prague Castle (in Czech: Pražský hrad) is the largest ancient castle in the world. It is perhaps the most important landmark in the magnificent city o…
One of the Highest-Rated Zoos in the World If you are an avid animal lover, a wildlife enthusiast, or just looking for a great family getaway, you sho…
St Vitus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic shrine located within the premises of Prague Castle, towering above Prague’s Lesser Town. By its full name, it’…
Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter in Czech) is among the most enchanting sights of Prague and one of the architectural gems in all of Czechia. It’…
The Dancing House (Tančící dům in Czech) is a building situated on the corner of Rašínovo Embankment (Rašínovo nábřeží) and Jiráskovo Square (Jiráskov…
Wenceslas Square, in Czech called Václavské náměstí, or colloquially Václavák, is a large square in the New Town district of Prague. As a matter of fa…