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Karlštejn

market town in Czech Republic

33km

49.9375914.18599

Bohemian Paradise

protected area in the Czech Republic

83km

50.51972215.170556

Kutná Hora

municipality in the Czech Republic

88km

49.9487115.26808

Dresden

capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany

107km

51.05113.738

Pilsen

Czech city

123km

49.7480613.3774

Karlovy Vary

spa city in western Bohemia, Czech Republic

179km

50.233312.8667

Brno

city in the Czech Republic

246km

49.216.6167

Vienna

capital and one of nine States of Austria

250km

48.20816.373

Olomouc

city in the Czech Republic

310km

49.5942417.25068

Ostrava

city in the Czech Republic

425km

49.83555618.2925
Sights (42)

City of Prague Museum

Has several branches throughout town. An absolute must-see for the incredibly detailed cardboard model of nineteenth century Prague by Anton Langweil. The detail is amazing, even down to the colour of the doorways and the design of the windowsills.

4.2km

50.090114.4386

National Museum (Prague)

An association of various museums. The main building is at the Wenceslas Square and is dedicated to natural history. Other branches include museums of the Czech composers Dvořák and Smetana, Czech Music Museum, Historical Pharmacy Museum, Prince Lobkovicz' Collection at the Prague Castle, Czech Ethnographical Museum and Naprstek Anthropological Museum.

4.8km

50.0788305614.43079722

Antonín Dvořák Museum

museum in the Czech Republic

5.2km

50.073510314.4269023

National Gallery in Prague

Its most important collections are in the Sternberg Palace (up to the Baroque), St George Convent (Czech Baroque and Mannerism) and Veletržní Palace. The first two are located near and in the castle respectively. Do not confuse them with the Castle Picture Gallery (see above) which is worth visiting on its own right.

5.2km

50.101514.4325

Powder Tower, Prague

The Powder Tower or Powder Gate is a Gothic tower in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of the original city gates. It separates the Old Town from the New Town.

5.2km

50.087214.4278

House of the Black Madonna

5.5km

50.0870527814.425275

Estates Theatre

theatre and opera house in Prague, Czech Republic, operated by the National Theatre company

5.6km

50.0861111114.42388889

Convent of Saint Agnes in Prague

5.7km

50.092514.4249

Old Town (Prague)

Prague's historic centre includes numerous historic buildings and monuments, most notably the famed 50.086980214.42071381 Astronomical Clock (Orloj), the pure Gothic 50.0877214.422691 Týn Church, the mural-covered 50.08725314.4219031 Storch building, and the Jan Hus monument. Nearby, the Estate Theatre is a neoclassical theatre where Mozart's opera Don Giovanni was first performed. Old Town features many historical churches (St. James Church, Church of Our Lady before Týn among others) and some other interesting historical buildings like the Old Town Hall.

5.9km

50.0880555614.42222222

New Town, Prague

New Town was established as an extension of Old Town in the 14th century, though much of the area has now been reconstructed. The main attraction here is Wenceslas Square, a rectangular commercial square with many stalls, shops and restaurants. At the top of the square is the National Museum which is well worth a look (see below). Midway down this historic boulevard, one finds trendy discos and Art Nouveau hotels, as well as quaint parks and arcades, while just off the beaten path are some wonderful panoramic views (Henry Tower), romantic restaurants and the dazzling, Disney-colored Jubilee Synagogue.

5.9km

50.0761111114.42055556

Jewish Museum in Prague

This covers six separate places (four synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Memorial Hall) but does not include the Old-New Synagogue, although entrance tickets can either include or exclude the last named. The Old-New Synagogue is expensive in relation to the museum but in view of its age, it's worth including it. The Memorial Hall is particularly moving with exhibits of the writings of children in death camps.

6.0km

50.09033614.421119

Josefov

This historic Jewish ghetto is interesting for its well preserved synagogues. The Old New Synagogue (Czech: Staronová synagoga) is Europe's oldest active synagogue and it is rumoured to be the resting place of the famed Prague Golem. Another interesting synagogue is the Spanish Synagogue, a highly ornamental building of Moorish style. Other attractions include the Old Jewish Cemetery, which is the oldest in Europe, and Kafka's house. The Old New Synagogue is not a part of the Jewish museum, so if you wish to see everything, it is recommended that you buy a combined pass to all of the Jewish attractions for 480 Kč.

6.2km

50.0902777814.41944444

Dancing House

One of the most fascinating architectural expressions of Prague co-designed by Vlado Milunic and Frank Gehry. Accessible from Karlovo náměstí  B  metro station.

6.6km

50.0755555614.41416667

Charles Bridge

Connects Old Town with Lesser Town. Its construction started in the 14th century and it is one of Prague's most beautiful structures. During the day, it is a bustling place of trade and entertainment, as musicians busk and artists sell their paintings and jewelry.

6.9km

50.0863888914.41194444

Malá Strana

Across the Vltava River from the city centre and leading to the castle, this quarter also offers beautiful streets and churches (of which St. Nicholas Church is the most renowned). The Lennon Wall, which used to be a source of irritation to the communist regime, is also found here, near a Venetian-like canal with water wheel and close to the Charles Bridge. On 17 November 2014, the Lennon Wall was vandalised by a group of art students and painted over in white.

7.8km

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St. Vitus Cathedral

Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague

8.2km

50.090914.4006

Prague Castle

castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century

8.5km

50.0897514.3984

Petřín Lookout Tower

A smaller version of the Eiffel Tower on the top of Petrin Hill overlooking Prague.

8.8km

50.0835444414.39505

Strahov Monastery

church complex in Prague

9.3km

50.08614.39

Konopiště

château located in the Czech Republic

28km

49.7794444414.65666667

Svatý Jan pod Skalou

Municipality and village in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

38km

49.9666666714.13333333

Srbsko

Municipality and village in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

38km

49.936914.1333

Beroun

Town in Czech Republic

44km

49.9641666714.07388889

Theresienstadt Ghetto

Nazi concentration camp in Terezín, Czechoslovakia

46km

50.5133333314.16694444

Terezín

– A red-brick baroque fortress 70 km north of Prague beside the Ohře river. It was used during World War II as a Jewish ghetto and concentration camp.

47km

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Český Šternberk

market town in the Czech Republic

54km

49.8111111114.93027778

Děčín

town in Czech Republic

58km

50.7736111114.19611111

Bohemian Switzerland

59km

50.8333333314.25

České Středohoří

mountain range

62km

50.5666666714.93333333

Křivoklát

market town in Czech Republic

66km

50.0369444413.87861111

Hluboká nad Vltavou

town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic

73km

49.0513888914.43583333

Sychrov Castle

castle in the Czech Republic

79km

50.6263888915.08888889

Holašovice

Village in České Budějovice District of South Bohemian region

82km

48.9666666714.26666667

St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora

The works on the church started around 1380 by Peter Parler's workshop, whose other great work in the Czech Republic includes the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle. The eye-catching spires are truly magnificent. If you're looking for some fantastic Gothic Bohemian style, St. Barbara Church is certainly one of them alongside St. Vitus in Prague (although as you might see it soon after Prague, it might not make the same impression as seeing Vitus, which is even more grand).

88km

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Sedlec Ossuary

This impressive bone church, is better known as the Sedlec Ossuary. The beginning of its story date back to 1278, when Henry, the abbot of Sedlec was sent to the Holy Land. On returning, he brought soil from Golgotha and sprinkled it on the ground here. As a consequence, the burial ground was considered holy and became extremely popular. In 1511 a chapel was constructed to house the bones from abolished graves. The chapel is open to the public, and contains the bones of about 40,000 people, arranged by František Rint in 1870. Rint's work includes an enormous chandelier including every bone in the body, and a crucifix style arrangement near the main altar. The ossuary is open 8am - 6pm (April - September), 9am - 5pm (October, March) and 9am - 4pm (November - February). Closed on 24th December. It is no longer closed noon-1 pm during the off season, though the nearby information center is. Admission is 60 Kč adults and 40 Kč students, though combination packages can be purchased to see other attractions more cheaply. The fee to take photos and videos has either been ended or is now merely ignored.

90km

49.9619555615.28829167

Prachov Rocks

nature reserve

94km

50.4675527815.28395278

Rabí

town in the Czech Republic

109km

49.2838888913.62444444

Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Plzeň)

church in Plzeň-město District of Plzeň region

123km

49.747513.3776

Plzeň

Czech city

123km

49.747513.3775

Great Synagogue (Plzeň)

The second largest synagogue in Europe and the third largest in the world (after the synagogues in Jerusalem and Budapest).

124km

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Techmania Science Center

125km

49.740913.3615

Telč

town in the Czech Republic

127km

49.1844444415.46972222
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Prague

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The city's historic buildings and narrow, winding streets are testament to its centuries-old role as capital of the historic region of Bohemia. Prague lies on the banks of the beautiful, meandering Vltava River that reflects the city's golden spires and 9th century castle that dominates the skyline.

The city is traditionally one of the cultural centres of Europe, hosting many cultural events. Some of the significant cultural institutions include the National Theatre (Národní Divadlo) and the Estates Theatre (Stavovské or Tylovo or Nosticovo divadlo), where the premières of Mozart's Don Giovanni and La clemenza di Tito were held. Other major cultural institutions are the Rudolfinum which is home to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Municipal House which is home to the Prague Symphony Orchestra. The Prague State Opera (Státní opera) performs at the Smetana Theatre.

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has become one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Prague suffered considerably less damage during World War II than some other major cities in the region, allowing most of its historic architecture to stay true to form. It contains one of the world's most pristine and varied collections of architecture, from Romanesque, to Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Gothic, Art Nouveau, Cubist, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.

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