Prague has dozens of incredible sights around the city. Here are some of the most popular, can't-miss sights.
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The Prague Castle is one of the most popular sights in the city and offers a beautiful view of the town, as well. The castle lies within a complex built in the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia.
Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic and arguably one of the most well-known sights in the cty. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century.
Old Town, or Staré Mesto, is a lively cobblestoned square with landmark attractions such as the medieval Astronomical Clock and the Gothic Church of Our Lady Before Týn. It's one of the sights you just can't miss in Prague, and it's in the center of Praha 1.
The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery and one of the largest of its kind in Europe with one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of 15th century till 1786. Renowned personalities of the local Jewish community were buried here; among them rabbi Jehuda Liva ben Becalel – Maharal, businessman Mordecai Meisel, historian David Gans and rabbi David Oppenheim.
The National Museum is a Czech museum institution intended to systematically establish, prepare, and publicly exhibit natural scientific and historical collections. The National Museum houses nearly 14 million items from the areas of natural history, history, arts, music and librarianship, which are located in dozens of museum buildings.
Wenceslas Square is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. It is also the place with the busiest pedestrian traffic in the whole country.
The Petřín Lookout Tower is a steel-framework tower 63.5 metres tall on Petřín Hill in Prague, built in 1891. It resembles the Eiffel Tower and was used as an observation tower as well as a transmission tower. Today the tower is a major tourist attraction and has a park and restaurants on the hill.
Kampa is an island in the Vltava river in central Prague on the side of Malá Strana. Charles Bridge crosses its northern tip and is connected to the island by the street ulice Na Kampě. It is separated from Malá Strana by a narrow artificial channel to the west called the Devil's Stream, a waterway dug to power water mills. Kampa is a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy scenic views of the city.
The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries; the City Library was also nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. In 2009, the Technical library and the Municipal library moved to the Prague National Technical Library at Technická 6. It is in use as the National Library of the Czech Republic. In 2005, the Czech National Library received the UNESCO Jikji prize.
Chateau Mcely is located in a small rural town to the northeast of Prague. The property has a number of activities for guests, including spa facilities featuring an outdoor natural whirlpool, sports courts, a meditation garden and more.