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Cesky Sternberk Castle
Cesky Sternberk Castle Sitting high on a granite outcrop above the River Sázava between Brno and Prague in Bohemia, Český Šternberk is an imposing Gothic castle that has been much embellished and extended over the centuries. It was founded in the mid 13th century by the aristocratic Sternberg fami
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Castle Loket
Castle Loket The austere towers and battlements of 12th-century Gothic Loket Castle stands on a granite headland over a bend in the River Ohře and dominates the Western Bohemian town of Loket close to the peat bogs, pine trees and birch forests of the Slavkov Forest Protected Landscape Area.
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Castle District (Hradcany)
Castle District (Hradcany) One of Prague’s most visited attractions and the largest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad) is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, but the vast complex is made up of much more than just the castle. A distinctive part of the UNESCO World Herita
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Bohemian Switzerland National Park
Bohemian Switzerland National Park Snuggled up against a giant swath of the German border, is the Czech Republic’s Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Though it’s the country’s newest national park, the region has long drawn people — from traders to artists — to cross into its borders. In fact, th
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Tocnik Castle
Tocnik Castle Tocnik Castle is a castle with both renaissance and baroque styles from the late 14th century that was once a royal chateau for Wenceslas IV. The site was abandoned in the 17th century after the Thirty Years War, though many of the architectural aspects have been well preserved over
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Pribram Mining Museum
Pribram Mining Museum Pribram Mining Museum Silver, iron, and uranium were once mined at the Pribram Mine in the Czech Republic. Today the mine is divided up into different sections as the Pribram Mining Museum. Expositions, mining structures, machinery, mining railways and other attractions show
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Koneprusy Caves
Koneprusy Caves Less than 20 miles from Prague is the longest known system of caves in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The Koneprusy Caves were discovered in 1950 and originate from 400 million year old Devon calcite rocks. They consist of three levels that are 230 feet below ground leve
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Church of St. Vitus
Church of St. Vitus Not to be confused with the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague’s Hradčany Castle District, the Church of St. Vitus lies in the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov, three hours south of the capital. Sited in the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Krumlov Castle, the second lar
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Paris Street
Paris Street Originally called St. Nicholas Street, but renamed in 1926 to pay tribute to France for helping free the Czechs from Austria-Hungary during World War II, Paris Street is one of Prague’s most prestigious. Also called Parizska Street, it runs between the Old Town Square and the Cechuv B
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Hard Rock Cafe Prague
Hard Rock Cafe Prague Prague’s outpost of the worldwide Hard Rock brand is one of the most popular hangouts in the city. Tucked away behind the fresco-covered façade of the 19th-century VJ Rott House, it is just a five-minute walk from the focus of the night-time action in Old Town Square. As one
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Becherovka Museum
Becherovka Museum The Becherovka Museum, less than two hours west of Prague, is home to one of the Czech Republics most beloved liquors, called Becherovka. At the museum, visitors can learn about the liquor as well as tour the distillery and the original cellars. While youre there, you can also ta
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St Georges Basilica
St Georges Basilica St Georges Basilica is the oldest church within the Prague Castle complex. This Romanesque building was founded by Prince Vratislav of Bohemia in 920 and was expanded upon in 973, with the addition of the St Georges Benedictine Convent. In 1142, the basilica had to be rebuilt f
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Krizik Fountain
Krizik Fountain Travelers in search of a unique and memorable performance need look not further than Prague’s Krizik Fountain. This iconic Czech landmark has been in operation since 1891 and served as an easy meeting place for city residents on the move. Today Krizik Fountain hosts dozens of live
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Old-New Synagogue (Staronova Synagoga)
Old-New Synagogue (Staronova Synagoga) The Jewish ghetto in Prague grew up in Josefov around the Old-New Synagogue, which was in use as early as 1270. It has the distinction of being oldest functioning synagogue in Europe – for over 700 years services were only halted during Nazi occupation betwee
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Municipal House (Obecní dum)
Municipal House (Obecní dum) Prague’s imposing Municipal House is the city’s most famous Art Nouveau civic buildings and many Czech artists of the time, led by Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balsánek, had a hand in its creation. It was built between 1905 and 1911 and fast became a potent architectural
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Republic Square (Námestí Republiky)
Republic Square (Námestí Republiky) Situated between Prague’s Old Town and New Town, Republic Square (Námestí Republiky) is one of the main focal points of the city. The large 19th century Municipal House dominates the square, and it is also home to a number of bustling shops, cafes, restaurants,
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Marianske Lazne
Marianske Lazne This spa town located about 150 kilometers from Prague is one of the nation’s most favored getaways. With a near perfect climate, panoramic mountain views, stunning architecture and lush gardens, Marianske Lanze is the perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend or plan for a day-tri
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Vltava River
Vltava River The Vltava is the Czech Republic’s longest river, starting its life in southern Bohemia before meandering 270 miles (430 km) northwards through UNESCO-listed Český Krumlov on the way to Prague before it joins the River Elbe in Mělník. The very location and formation of Prague has been
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Prague Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj)
Prague Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj) One of Prague’s biggest visitor attractions, the ornate 15th-century astronomical clock is found on the southern side of Prague’s Gothic Old Town Hall. Gilded and complex in design, the clock was made by Czech master clockmaker Mikuláš of Kadaň in 1410 alth
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St Vitus Cathedral (Katedrala svateho Vita)
St Vitus Cathedral (Katedrala svateho Vita) St. Vitus (or Katedrála svatého Víta) is the biggest and most important church in Prague, the pinnacle of the Castle complex, and one of the most knockout cathedrals in Europe. Its broodingly Gothic, with a forest of spires and a rose window to rival tha
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