Best Landmarks in Prague
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From the classic St. Vitus Cathedral and National Museum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.8 · 96,705 reviews
Enter St Vitus Cathedral, the jewel of Prague Castle. Walk beneath Gothic vaults, study the stained-glass windows and see the chapels of Prague's patron saints.
★ 4.6 · 50,041 reviews
Explore Prague's grand National Museum and its natural science and history collections. Climb the monumental staircase and browse the exhibitions at your own pace.
★ 4.8 · 201,393 reviews
Walk Charles Bridge, the stone span that has tied Old Town to Malá Strana for centuries. Cross between statues and street performers while the river, the castle and the Old Town rooftops unfold around you.
★ 4.7 · 203,666 reviews
Spend a few hours exploring Prague Castle, the sprawling hilltop complex that has anchored the city for centuries. Walk through its courtyards and historic buildings, which span architecture from Romanesque to the 20th century.
Stand in the middle of Old Town Square, the historic centre of Prague's Staré Město. Take in the surrounding facades and use the square as your base for the narrow streets nearby.
★ 4.7 · 8,428 reviews
Find the hidden entrance to the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the twin-towered Gothic landmark on Old Town Square. Step inside to see the baroque altarpiece and hear the organ if you arrive near mass.
★ 4.8 · 4,865 reviews
Visit the Old Town Hall on Prague's Old Town Square. Climb the tower for a rooftop panorama and see the astronomical clock up close.
★ 4.3 · 70,928 reviews
See the Dancing House, Frank Gehry's twisting riverside landmark in Nové Město. Photograph its curving facade from the embankment, then head to the rooftop for a drink and views across the city.
★ 4.7 · 4,447 reviews
Meet your guide by Maisel Synagogue for a close look at Prague's Jewish history. Step inside four synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery while learning about the community's life, notable figures and persecution.
★ 4.6 · 49,769 reviews
Walk up to the Powder Tower, the Gothic gate that once guarded Prague's Old Town entrance. Study its carved stone facade, then climb inside for a rooftop view over the historic centre.
★ 4.7 · 11,500 reviews
Step inside the Municipal House, Prague's showpiece of Art Nouveau design. Join a tour through its decorated halls and salons, or return in the evening to hear a concert in the same setting.
★ 4.2 · 1,186 reviews
Enter the Old Jewish Cemetery, a compact and atmospheric burial ground in Prague's Jewish Quarter. Wander among thousands of weathered tombstones packed closely together, and look for the grave of Judah Loew ben Bezalel.
★ 4.8 · 54,281 reviews
Climb to Vyšehrad, Prague's quieter hilltop fortress above the Vltava. Walk the ramparts, step inside the basilica and settle in the park for views back across the city.
★ 4.1 · 47,059 reviews
Stop at the Lennon Wall, Prague's ever-changing canvas of peace and protest. Read the layered graffiti and slogans, and take your photo in front of the Lennon portrait.
★ 4.7 · 8,430 reviews
Explore St Nicholas Church, the Baroque landmark of Malá Strana. Look up at the vast dome, the frescoes and the chandeliers, then relax in the square outside.
★ 4.8 · 17,080 reviews
Climb the Old Town Bridge Tower, the Gothic gateway to Charles Bridge. Take in the carved detail on the gate, then head to the top for views over the river and Prague's rooftops.
★ 4.6 · 6,980 reviews
Climb to Lobkowicz Palace in Hradčany and step into a family's private art collection. Tour the baroque rooms with the audio guide, admire the Old Masters and finish on the balcony.
★ 4.7 · 1,096 reviews
Climb through quiet terraces below the castle for sweeping views over the red rooftops of Prague. A peaceful alternative to the crowded castle grounds.
★ 4.7 · 4,388 reviews
Slip through a plain passage into the Vrtba Garden, a Baroque terraced gem tucked away in Malá Strana. Climb its tiers past sculptures and the pool to a quiet viewpoint over the rooftops.
★ 4.6 · 1,369 reviews
Leave Prague at 8:45 for a full day in the UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov. Walk its historic lanes with a guide, learn about the castle's noble families, then explore on your own.
★ 4.3 · 4,163 reviews
Enter the Old-New Synagogue, one of Europe's oldest Gothic houses of Jewish worship. Take in the 13th-century interior and hear the legend of the Golem that Prague's Jewish Quarter has kept alive.
★ 4.5 · 36,883 reviews
Head up Petřín Hill to the cast-iron tower that looks over all of Prague. Climb the steps or ride the elevator to the platform, then take in the panorama of the city and river.
★ 4.2 · 2,139 reviews
Explore the Old Royal Palace, where Bohemian rulers lived and held court within Prague Castle. Walk through its historic chambers and into Vladislav Hall, the grand space used for royal events.
★ 4.7 · 10,941 reviews
Slip into the Church of Our Lady Victorious, the Malá Strana home of the Infant Jesus of Prague. Take in the lavish baroque interior and see the small, much-venerated statue at its heart.
★ 4.6 · 2,242 reviews
Step into the Convent of St. Agnes, a 13th-century Gothic monastery in Staré Město. Walk its peaceful grounds and view the National Gallery's medieval paintings and sculpture in quiet, atmospheric halls.
★ 4.5 · 820 reviews
Tour the Klementinum, the Old Town's grand former Jesuit college. Step into the Baroque Library, then climb the Astronomical Tower for a view across Prague's roofs.
★ 4.6 · 2,500 reviews
Leave Prague by train for Kutná Hora, a silver-mining town with a macabre side. Visit the Sedlec ossuary and Gothic St. Barbara's Church with a guide, with a lunch stop along the way.
★ 4.4 · 24,311 reviews
Rise above the rooftops at the Žižkov Television Tower, one of Prague's most unusual landmarks. Take the lift to the observation deck and trace the city's skyline through the marked panoramic windows.
★ 4.5 · 17,839 reviews
Climb to Strahov Monastery, a medieval hilltop complex above Prague Castle. Step into the Baroque church, then see the stucco-panelled Theological Hall and the celebrated library halls at your own pace.
★ 4.6 · 1,783 reviews
Stand before the Jan Hus Monument, the sculptural centrepiece of Old Town Square. Circle the bronze and stone memorial to take in its figures, then enjoy the historic facades around it.
Prague · 🏛️ Landmark
St. Vitus Cathedral
1h
Prague · 🎨 Museum
National Museum
2h
Charles Bridge
20 min
Prague Castle
3h
Old Town Square
30 min
Church of Our Lady before Týn
Staroměstská radnice
45 min
Dancing House
Prague · 🧭 Tours
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour with Admission Tickets
The Powder Tower
Municipal house
Old Jewish Cemetery | Prague
Vyšehrad
1h30
Lennon Wall
15 min
St. Nicholas Church (Malá Strana)
Old Town Bridge Tower
Lobkowicz Palace
1h15
Prague · 🌳 Nature
Gardens below Prague Castle
The Vrtba Garden
Full-Day Trip to Český Krumlov
10h
The Old-New Synagogue
Petrin Tower
Old Royal Palace
Church of Our Lady Victorious and The Infant Jesus of Prague
National Gallery Prague - Convent of St. Agnes
Klementinum | Tours of the Baroque Library and Astronomical Tower
Kutna Hora UNESCO Site Tour with Bone Chapel
6h
Žižkov Television Tower
Strahov Monastery
Jan Hus monument