Prague is the centuries-old capital of Bohemia, with cobbled streets, countless spiers, bridges and cathedrals reflected in the mirror-like waters of the Vltava. Interesting places in Prague that are worth visiting are located almost everywhere, so even a beginner can easily find what to see and visit in Prague on his own.
The capital city is located on nine huge hills, due to which it received its second unofficial name - "Northern Rome", and due to its special aura and landscapes, it is also called "the city of a thousand towers".
The city, which has preserved its medieval appearance, is at the same time a modern and lively epicenter of large-scale events, endless energy, gastronomic abundance and a unique culture.
What to see in Prague and its surroundings
The territory of the city covers an area of about 500 sq. km, and to see as many sights, amazing places as possible and learn the mentality of the indigenous people, a tourist will not have enough even a few months of long daily walks. Therefore, if you are going to visit the capital of the Czech Republic for just a few days, the first step is to equip yourself with comfortable shoes and carefully plan your walking route.
The best route for a tourist who wants to plunge into Prague's uniqueness and feel the full range of emotions from the sight of the greatest buildings of architecture is a walking tour that starts from the very heart of the city - Old Town Square and finishes at the gates of one of the castles in the suburbs.
Adhering to this route, the tourist will slowly get enough of Czech culture by visiting nine main attractions.
- Stone Old Town Square, surrounded by buildings erected in several architectural styles: baroque, rococo, gothic, renaissance. Fairs, folk festivals and street music performances take place here.
The main attractions of the area:
- town hall, buildings of the XIV century;
- astronomical clock;
- Tyn Temple is the main symbol of this metropolis;
- Church of St. Mikulish, with a crystal chandelier-crown.
A visit to the square will cost a tourist free of charge, but in order to buy Prague hotels or souvenirs in this place, a tourist will have to spend money, as amazing souvenirs and handicrafts beckon with abundance.
- MedievalThe Charles Bridge, laid across the Vltava River, crowning the main districts of Mala Strana and Old Town, is an area worth taking a walk in Prague in the evening. The dim light of the multitude of figured lanterns and thirty Baroque statues from the 17th century create a truly romantic setting. And the legends and undisclosed secrets about the bridge attract connoisseurs of mysticism here.
- Prague Castle - the former residence of the Czech kings and the present - the president of the country. It is an ancient fortress with figured towers, lush gardens and a huge palace complex. At this point, it is recommended to visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus and Zlata street.
A walk through the castle grounds is free.
- From the top Petrin Hill, a beautiful view of the city opens up from a new perspective. In this place, the pagans worshiped Perun. Here you can visit the observation tower and the mirror labyrinth. The special pride of the hill are the gardens that covered it: the Kinsky and Nebozizek garden, the rose garden, Bolshoi Strahovsky, Seminarsky, Lobkovitsky, Shenborsky and Vtrbovsky gardens.
It is believed that Petřín Gardens is the area that is best seen in Prague from the sights on its own, which does not require the involvement of a guide, since the opening views, the aromas of flowers and fruit trees speak for themselves.
You can climb to the top of the hill for free using a spiral staircase or by elevator - for 55 CZK. You can enter the labyrinth for 75 kroons, and the gardens are free of charge (except for Vrtbowski).
Note! Some gardens are only open during the summer.
- Vysehrad - a historic district, towering on a hill above the Vltava. This area was originally the capital until modern Prague began to grow in scale, right up to the appearance of Prague Castle.
There are numerous gardens, cathedrals, exhibition halls here.
The entrance to the territory is free.
- Czech Franz Kafka Museum for intellectuals, famous for the famous fountain created by the hand of a sculptor-provocateur - a pair of bronze peeing men.
Open to visitors every day, from 10.00 to 18.00 hours, upon payment of an entrance ticket - 200 CZK.
- National Technical Museum Is a collection of exhibits demonstrating the stages of the "evolution" of technology: from watches to airplanes.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 17:00. Ticket price: adult - 190 kroons, children - 90, family (4 + 2) - 410.
- Prague Senate - a large-scale palace, which is the seat of the upper house of the Czech Parliament. The garden and the gallery exhibition will be remarkable for tourists.
The entrance is free. Working hours: from 10:00 to 16:00.
- Incredible beauty Karlštejn castlelocated in the outskirts of the city, inside of which the strict atmosphere of the era of the reign of K. Luxemburg is recreated, and outside of its walls, from the observation deck, you can admire the impenetrable thickets of the forest, the Berounka River and miniature picturesque villages.
The castle is open to visitors for eight hours in a row, without interruption, starting at ten o'clock in the morning. In winter - a shorter working day. The day off is Monday.
The cost of the entrance ticket is dynamic, ranging from 115.00 to 275 CZK and depends on the choice of routes across the territory (3 types).
Attractions of Prague on the map
Prices for excursions in Prague in Russian
Among the many excursion tours around the city, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide, the most popular are four individual ones.
- Prague: Old and New Town
The purpose of the excursion: to acquaint the tourist with the history of Prague and the architecture of the legal bank of the Vltava.
The sightseeing tour lasts about 4-5 hours, and its cost ranges from 75 to 113 € (in high season) for a company of 1-5 people.
- The dark side of Prague
Tourists will be told the legends about how alchemists created magic potions, and the executioners judged on the square, where ghosts wandered at night.
The route of the excursion is "woven" from a network of narrow winding streets at the same time a fabulous and mystical capital of the Czech Republic.
The cost of the excursion for 1-10 people is 60 €. Duration - 2 hours.
- Contemporary art and art objects
The excursion will be remembered for the search for John Lennon's autograph, winking at Franz Kafka, guessing the routes of the yellow penguins and the reasons for the appearance of the pink tank on the city streets.
The cost of the excursion is 70 € for 1-3 people.
- Miller. For adults only
35 km from the capital, in the small town of Melnik, tourists will be treated to refined wines in the castle's wine cellar, given adrenaline at the shooting range, and will take an excursion to the Ossuary of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
The tour lasts over 6 hours and is 240 € for 1-5 people.
Important! The cost of excursions in Prague in 2021 depends on the number of the group, the distance of the route, etc. In some cases, additional locations in the field (entrance to the exhibition hall or gallery) may be paid separately.
Where to go with children
On a family weekend, there is always something to see in Prague with a child in one day or longer.
You can introduce children to the picturesque fauna of the city and go to the capital's zoo - a unique menagerie, where more than 600 species of representatives of the animal world live on an area of more than 60 hectares. The entrance ticket for adults is 200 CZK, and for children 150. The zoo card is sold at the box office for 5 CZK.
You can enjoy traditional Prague sweets with little children in the Gingerbread Museum - a small gingerbread museum-shop of “sweet” exhibits. The entrance is free.
- Excursions for children
What to visit in Prague on your own in 1-3 days
A three-day weekend will only allow you to touch the Czech capital's life and culture, but observing a certain route program, you can plunge into it deeper.
- On the first day, walking leisurely along the city streets, it is worth visiting: Old Town and Wclaw Square, Charles Bridge. It is recommended to end the evening in a Prague pub with a glass of craft beer.
- The second day should be devoted to the museum life of the capital and visit: the National and Military History Museums, as well as the museums of Kafka and stone sculptures. The best way to end your visit to the museum complexes is to take a river tram ride with a delicious dinner.
- On the last day of rest, it is worth going outside the city and visiting Teplice, Melnik, Krumlov or Karlovy Vary.
Note! To visit one of the places in the district, you will need 4-5 hours of free time, taking into account the travel time.
City walking route:
- By the way, it is better to rent a car to explore the outskirts of the city. It is not that expensive and there are many more places to see than you think. It is better to search for a car among rental companies using Economybokings, the site gives excellent results for the price and provides a good opportunity to save money.
If a tourist has extra time, he should not hesitate to see two unusual sights:
- Vinarna Devil - this is the narrowest street, only 70 cm wide, along which you can only walk alone and according to the traffic signal.
- dancing House - this is an unusual place in Prague, unique in its performance, which is worth a visit to seekers of amazing architectural structures. Inside there is a museum, a restaurant and a glass bar, and an unforgettable view of the central part of the capital opens from the roof.
Prague is a kind of open-air museum. Therefore, you can take introductory walks in any "wind direction", enjoying the special atmosphere in every corner of the Czech capital city. By the way, in a separate article we shared the prices for a trip to Prague, considering food, entertainment, plane tickets and other items.
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