How are you used to reading about the sights of Prague (and any other city)? “Architect such and such, built then and such, address such and such, boo-boo-boo.” They read it and immediately forgot about it. Uehali.com declares war on boring descriptions! In today’s article, we provide a short but succinct description of each attraction in Prague in three sentences – no more, no less. Plus a photo and a place on the map. A minimum of unnecessary information and all the most important things will remain in your memory. At the end of the article you will find a map of Prague with attractions.

Oh, it’s a pity there wasn’t such an article about the sights of Prague when we went to the Czech Republic for the first time!


Sights of Prague: description + photo and map. The content of the article

The main attractions of Prague: what awaits you in this article

Photo of Prague Castle from the observation deck of the Petrin Tower. From here you can see the main attractions of Prague - both on the right and left banks of the Vltava.

Sights of Prague on the map (Lesser Town district)

Sights of Prague in the Hradcany area

33. Prague Castle

Prague Castle is the largest castle in the world; it can be safely included in the category “The main attractions of Prague” along with the Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. Previously, the kings of the Czech Republic and the Holy Roman Empire lived here, now the presidential residence is here - naturally, also the largest in the world. There are a huge number of beautiful buildings in styles from Gothic to Baroque with interesting story, you can read more about them in our article:

Prague Castle, like the entire city, is especially beautiful during the golden autumn.

34. St. Vitus Cathedral

The Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus is considered one of the the most beautiful temples Europe. Founded back in 925, various rooms of the temple were built until the 20th century. St. Wenceslas, the kings and archbishops of the Czech Republic are buried here, and now the Cathedral of St. Vitus is the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.

The full name of the temple is the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech. But for some reason they always forget about the last two.

35. Basilica of St. George

The oldest church of Prague Castle, founded at the beginning of the 10th century. At the end of the same century it was added convent St. George, which is no longer active. The first nun of the abbey was the princely sister Vlada.

The main attractions of Prague. In the photo: St. George's Basilica in Prague Castle.

36. Schwarzenberg Palace

The Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague was built in the mid-16th century and is considered one of the masterpieces of Czech Renaissance architecture. Now it houses a gallery of paintings by Czech artists and an exhibition of weapons. From the outside it seems that the palace is lined with relief tiles, but this is an optical effect: in fact, this is a very skillful painting.

The Schwarzenberg Palace appears to be decorated with relief tiles in the shape of a pyramid.

37. Royal Garden

The Royal Garden is separated from Prague Castle by the Deer Moat. Here, for the first time, they began to grow such unusual plants for the Czech Republic as maple, chestnut, fig, and tulip. Before this, royal vineyards grew here.

The Royal Garden is located within walking distance of Prague Castle and it is convenient to visit these attractions of Prague in one visit.

38. Queen Anne's Summer Palace

Queen Anne is the wife of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor. The Queen's Summer Palace was built in the eastern part of the Royal Garden in the 16th century. Nowadays, painting exhibitions are held here and the President of the Czech Republic sometimes receives guests.

Queen Anne's Summer Palace is not quite typical of Prague in its architecture; it was built by the Italians.

39. New World Street

A very quiet, cozy and beautiful street near Prague Castle, where you can enjoy a relaxing walk without the tourist crowds. The houses here are small, like toys. Since the 14th century, servants and builders who worked at Prague Castle lived here, after them musicians and other creative people chose this place.

Welcome to the street New World– a territory free from tourists! Could you step back, I'm taking pictures. And you and the three of you, thank you.

40. Prague Loreta

Prague Loreta is a whole complex of buildings in the area of ​​Loreta Square. These are mainly religious buildings built in the 17th century, as well as two fountains. The biggest and beautiful building– Church of the Nativity of the Lord (pictured).

Prague Loreta is beautiful in winter! However, in summer it is no less beautiful.

41. Strahov Monastery

Strahov Monastery in Prague was founded in the middle of the 12th century, and in the 17th century it was completely rebuilt after a fire. The largest library in the Czech Republic is located here, but the most interesting thing for tourists is the monastery brewery with tasty, but not divinely expensive beer. From the walls of the monastery there is a beautiful panoramic view to the sights of Prague, located on the opposite bank of the Vltava River.

Sights of Prague, Hradcany, Strahov Monastery. Photo taken with observation deck Petřín Tower.

Tourist map of Prague with attractions (Hradcany district):

Sights of Prague on the outskirts of the center

42. Žižkov TV Tower

This tower deserves to be included in the list of “The main attractions of Prague” simply because many consider it the ugliest building in Prague (the eyeless babies climbing the tower alone are worth it). And this is also the most high building in the Czech Republic, height – 216 meters. At an altitude of 93 meters there is an observation deck with a dubious view - after all, it’s a bit far from the main attractions.

They say that in clear weather, the Žižkov TV Tower offers views even of neighboring countries.

43. Prague Zoo

If you love animals or come with a child for a few days, you simply cannot pass by this attraction of Prague. The local zoo is considered one of the best in the world; there are almost five thousand animals from all over the world! There is also a very beautiful area here, the inscriptions are duplicated in Russian, and on our website a separate article is devoted to the Prague menagerie:

The Prague Zoo also offers a free service: bird feeding! By myself)))

44. Troy Castle

Troy Castle (also known as Troy Summer Palace) is located across the street from the Prague Zoo. Built at the end of the 17th century for local nobles, it now houses an art gallery and a wine museum. To save money, you can buy a combined Troy Card ticket for 300 CZK and use it to visit three nearby Prague attractions: Troy Castle, Botanical Garden and a zoo.

The Czech Republic is not only about beer. The winemaking traditions here are also very strong, and Troy Castle even has a wine museum.

45. Letensky Gardens

Leten Gardens – very large beautiful park on a hill near the bank of the Vltava. There are a lot of interesting things here: shady alleys and sunny lawns, the Prague metronome and the oldest carousel in Europe, cozy restaurants and playgrounds... But the main thing is that there are several observation platforms(and all free!), from which there is a beautiful view of all the Vltava bridges and Old city.

How to build the perfect route? We have compiled for you (and tested on ourselves) two excellent travel scenarios to Prague - for 3 and 7 days. With their help, you can get around all the main attractions of Prague on your own. Or you can hire an experienced guide - fortunately, there is no shortage of good Russian tour guides in Prague:

Where to drink the famous Czech beer? Beer houses are independent attractions of Prague that any tourist must visit, if only for the sake of the atmosphere. We have walked around for you (well, not for the sake of drunkenness!) the most famous and legendary pubs in the Czech capital and present to you our TOP 10:

Where to stay at the hotel? Rent a more expensive room and closer to the attractions, or a cheaper one, but in a quieter area? Our review will help you answer this age-old question, in which we analyze not only the areas of the city, but also the specific hotels that we selected for our travels:

To be honest, we ourselves did not believe that we would be able to fit all the main and main attractions of Prague into one article. But now you have a ready-made guide to the most interesting places Prague, all that remains is to make a route and decide where to go and what to see from this list!

Dear friends, what sights of Prague do you recommend visiting? What did you like most? We are waiting for your feedback about your trip to this magical city!

How to get to the capital of the Czech Republic? Description of the main attractions that will be of interest to both adults and children.

The Czech Republic is a country of unimaginable beauty, which is one of the leaders in visiting tourists. The capital, Prague, deserves special attention. Friendly local residents, outstanding architecture, incredibly tasty beer - these are just some of the features that will undoubtedly remain in your memory as a pleasant memory of a fairy-tale city.

Prague is a city shrouded in mysterious legends. Mystical castles, mysterious streets, extraordinary pavements, extraordinary statues, and list the features of this mysterious city can be indefinitely long. Having been here once, you will be miraculously drawn here again and again.

It seems possible to get to Prague in several ways, depending on what purposes of visiting will be pursued in the first place. If you have unlimited time and don't mind saving, it would be best to choose bus tour, which will allow you to leisurely drive through the Czech Republic and experience incomparable pleasure from the local landscapes. In the most significant places In Prague, stops must be organized with free time for a walk. Another advantage of such a trip is that you will not be particularly limited in terms of your luggage, as, for example, on an airplane. It is worth noting that many tourists bring alcoholic drinks from the Czech Republic, for example Becherovka, a famous Czech liqueur infused with herbs. You should choose a plane to get to Prague only if you are short on time, do not plan to bring a mountain of souvenirs and go on a shopping spree, and perhaps even prefer air transport.

In passing, I note that in the Czech Republic, the main currency is the Czech crown. (Current Czech crown exchange rate). You will definitely have to deal with the exchange Money, and you need to keep this issue under control from the very beginning of the trip. (Tips for exchanging currency in the Czech Republic)

Now, having already arrived in Prague, looked around and received the first share of stunning emotions from the local color, you can begin visiting the main attractions.

Directly in the very center of the capital of the Czech Republic is the famous Astronomical Clock, made back in 1410. An hour passes and miraculously, in a small window, the twelve apostles appear one after another in front of us.

For those who took their children on vacation in Prague, we definitely recommend visiting the Troy Toy Museum and Zoo. Ivan Shtaigr became the founder of the museum, starting to collect all kinds of toys starting in the seventies. Without hoping for it, after a short period of time, he no longer had anywhere to put various teddy bears, dolls, soldiers and more. His work resulted in the opening of a favorite place for children - a toy museum - in 1989.

And also, it is impossible to ignore the unusual zoo for us. You won't find any cells here. The zoo is located in natural area Prague. There are rivers, lakes and meadows - all the conditions for a carefree life for animals. Children will especially enjoy the wooden train that tirelessly runs among the enclosures. Thematic distribution, consisting of two tiers, where the connecting transport is a funicular. The first tier contains a pavilion with penguins, a terrarium, water world. The second is pavilions with the African savannah and the Indonesian jungle.

There is also a secluded corner for lovers in Prague - Petrin Hill. From this elevation there is a magnificent view, including the Vltava River. Lovers will immediately notice the observation tower here, which has an unprecedented resemblance to the Eiffel Tower.

Prague will never cease to surprise you. The simplest walk around ancient streets It’s already worth visiting the mysterious capital of the Czech Republic at least once in your life.

Prague– a dream, a fairy tale, an incredible miracle. This is how it seems to tourists, and for good reason. Traditionally, the walk starts from the Old Town Square, or Prague Castle. However, you become much more imbued with the magic of this city, looking at it from above observation tower, located on the slope of Petrihsky Hill.

Nature and flower lovers are advised to visit the Vrtbovskaya Zahrada. This garden dates back to 1720 and is one of the most beautiful in Europe. He is truly unique. Its small terraces rise up the slope, giving a magnificent view of the entire city.

The traveler is also amazed by the Gothic towers of St. Vitus Cathedral - the heart of Prague Castle. Its spire rises above the city, and from the cathedral tower there is an excellent view of the spiers, turrets, presidential palace and Prague Gardens, as well as Golden Street, whose small houses are dotted souvenir shops and art workshops.

Excursions traditionally begin from the Strahov Monastery, covering the Church of St. Nicholas, Mala Strana and Malostranskaya Square.

The Charles Bridge

Another “celebrity” of Prague is the Charles Bridge. Surprisingly, built in 1357, it still stands reliably and delights tourists with many souvenirs, singing and playing street musicians, and amazing stone statues. There is also a sculpture of John of Nepomuk. This one of the most revered saints of the Czech Republic was thrown from the bridge because he did not reveal to the king the secret of the queen’s confession. They say that wishes made by him come true, and even tour guides are not averse to checking out the old belief.

And, of course, the heart of the city itself deserves attention - Old Town Square. It captivates with its beauty. Here is the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of Mary before Tyn. The bright umbrellas of street cafes are striking, as well as the performance in the town hall clock, which takes place at the beginning of every hour...

From here you can look into any corner of Prague. And there are simply a lot of them. The old town, where the town hall and the oldest synagogue in Europe are located. New town with its Wenceslas Square, National Museum, the monument to St. Wenceslas, the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, and the French Garden...

On Gusovaya Street you can find an image similar to Lenin, made in bronze. In the courtyards of Malaya Strana there is a fountain with peeing boys. The TV tower will surprise you with figures of babies climbing on it...

All the beauties of Prague cannot be counted. Coming here, you can be amazed by it again and again, as if you recognize it anew countless times. Prague – fairy world, which is waiting for you!