Hidden streets with cosy cafés, an abundance of gardens and parks, great restaurants, dozens of galleries and museums, music clubs with live jazz, classical music concerts, theatres and trips on the Vltava… these are just some of the attractions which you can find in Prague all year round!
The historic heart of this city is an exceptional urban area, stuffed with monuments. That’s why part of Prague was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. So what makes the historical centre of Prague so special? Start with its layout: narrow zigzagging streets open onto little squares dominated by religious buildings, the oldest of which date to the Romanesque period. The Old Town, however, is largely Gothic. Its majestic Gothic churches and magnificent townhouses have led to the city’s nickname, “Stone Prague”.
Elsewhere in the city, you’ll find Renaissance palaces and Baroque, Neo-Classical, Art Nouveau and functionalist Cubist styles, sensitively melded into a whole that you can enjoy and admire for days, always finding something new to appreciate.
The River Vltava and its bridges also play a fundamental role in the life of the city. The oldest and best-known bridge is the Charles Bridge, which was built by Emperor Charles IV, who played a major role in determining Prague’s current layout.
Prague Castle, rising above the whole city, dominates. Since time immemorial, this has been where Czech rulers governed, as they do today. Hradčany, the largest castle in the world, is where the President of the Czech Republic resides.
Wherever you venture to roam in Prague, and especially in the 866 hectares of the Historic Centre of Prague, you will find museums, galleries and monuments that you can visit with your Prague Card.
The Prague Card, a 2, 3, or 4-day tourist card, is the all-inclusive pass to Prague’s top attractions. It offers completely FREE ENTRY to 40 attractions, discounts to 20 more and exclusive deals (with discounts of up to 50%) on tours, cruises and cultural shows. The Prague Card costs €36 for 2 days and can be purchased in all main Prague Tourist Information Offices. You can also buy the Prague Card online at www.praguecitycard.com
