More than 4 million tourists visit Prague every year, eager to see the medieval architecture of this mysterious city. We will introduce you to interesting places Prague, information about which you rarely find in guidebooks, but which are worth a look. After all, where else can you see a shadow theater, an alchemist museum, a beer depot, a monument to sycophancy, a John Lennon wall, a museum of miniatures and a shadow theater? And it's far from full list. So, the rating of interesting places in Prague for self-examination.

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Sculpture March of penguins across the Vltava

On the banks of the Vltava River, close to the Kampa Museum, you can see the monument of modern art "The March of the Penguins across the Vltava". These 34 recycled plastic figures are made by the creative community of Cracking Art. The penguins lined up to encourage the public to think about the problems of recycling and water pollution.

In the building of the Andel City shopping center (Stroupeznickeho 3181/23) there is an interactive complex, an operating miniature railway, 121 meters long. Here is your own world with miniature cities, fields, forests, exhibitions showing the history of development railway transport and railways. Every day in the kingdom the sun rises and night falls. The ticket price is 260 CZK, and for children under 1 meter tall, the ticket will cost 50 CZK, a family ticket can be bought for 550 CZK. The Kingdom of Railways is open daily from 9.00 to 19.00.

National Technical Museum

Ideal for people interested in engineering and technology. Here you can see airplanes, cameras from different times, printing presses, astronomical clock, old household appliances and elements of architecture. Opening hours of the museum Tuesday - Friday: 9.00-17.30, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00-18.00, Monday - day off. The cost of an adult ticket is 50 kroons, a child ticket is 30 kroons.

Address: Kostelni 42

Lego Museum (Lego)

A museum of a million Lego pieces and over 2,500 original pieces. Here you will meet Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, a model city and much more. You can create your masterpiece and stock up on home building parts in the store. Ticket price for adults - 200 kroons, for children - 130 kroons. If your child is less than 120 cm tall, the entrance ticket for him will cost 50 CZK. Opening hours daily from 10.00-20.00.

Address: Narodni 362/31.

KGB Secret Service Museum

You can diversify your vacation by visiting the KGB Secret Service Museum. The exposition was created by people from the Black Rain community. The exhibits of this museum are things from the laboratory of the State Security Committee, the death mask of Lenin, exhibits classified as "top secret" and personal belongings that belonged to the first persons of the USSR. Ticket price 200 kroons.

Address: Vlasska, 13.

Theater Ta Fantastica

No words, just a play of light, shadows, pantomime and music. The optical effect is created thanks to the black cabinet created by Piotr Kratochvil, which brings objects to life. This theater has special plays: "Dream", "Garden of Paradise", "Magic Fantasy". This theater is very popular in Prague. The ticket will cost you 720 crowns. You can get to the play at 19.30 and 21.30.

Museum of Miniatures Anatoly Kononenko

Here are collected masterpieces of micro painting - 40 exhibits that can be viewed through a magnifying glass or microscope: the Eiffel Tower 3.2 mm high, Chekhov's miniature story and a caravan of camels. Adult ticket price: 100 kroons, children: 50 kroons. Opening hours: daily from 10.00 to 17.00.

Address: Strahovske nadvori 11.

Prague Metronome

In the Letensky Gardens there is an impressive metronome, symbolizing life with all its ups and downs. Its height is 24 meters, with a barbell of 20 meters.

Address: Nabrezi Edvarda Benese.

beer depot

An interesting beer place on Wenceslas Square is the Vytopna restaurant, or rather the beer depot. It differs in that the beer here comes to you on a train, and there is an unloading and landing station at the bar. Opening hours: 11.00-00.00.

Address: Vaclavske namesti 802/56.

Absinthe Time bar

Fans of this drink gather here to taste more than 20 varieties of absinthe with different thujone content. Average bill: $25-50

Address: Kremenkova 5.

Sex Machine Museum

The museum has collected more than 200 erotic exhibits, including the only sex machine in the world. Minors are not allowed to enter, the ticket price is 250 kroons. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 23.00 (address: Prosecka 906/34b).

You will certainly be impressed by the 800 meters long toboggan run. During tight turns, you can pick up a speed of 62 km / h. The most pleasant moment for those who like to ride, but do not like to carry sleds - the mechanism itself lifts them up the mountain. All you have to do is enjoy the ride. Opening hours on weekdays from 12.00 to 20.00, on weekends from 10.00 to 22.00. The cost of the pleasure is 70 CZK for adults and 50 CZK for children.

This wall is adorned with graffiti depicting the great Beatle, lyrics and illustrations. It is also a monument to Freedom, since the 80s young people have been coming here, preaching love and peace.

Address: Mala Strana, Velkoprevorske Namesti.

Tankodrom Milovice

This place is located 40 kilometers from Prague, extreme lovers come here. Only here visitors will be able to play war, ride military equipment, shoot at targets. Tankodrome Milovice offers guests a lot of entertainment, including helicopter flights. Opening hours from 10.00-18.00.

Budget doesn't mean boring. Prague is replete with sights, which you can explore for free. Some corners deserve attention, others are simply beautiful, others awaken a fantasy in a person. We start our top 15 with the most famous places in Prague, which everyone dreams of visiting.

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The most famous places

Prague Castle

On the left bank of the Vltava, there is one of the oldest fortresses on the planet, in which emperors, kings and other rulers of the Czech land periodically settled. Archaeologists say that the fortress arose in the ninth century and has been continuously expanded since then. Now the fortress is a city in miniature, within which there are many smaller sights:

• Teresian Palace;
• Chapel of the Holy Cross;
• Royal garden;
• Golden street;
• St. Vitus Cathedral;
• Singing fountain.

Visiting the most iconic places Prague Castle, unfortunately, paid. If you wander around the Castle on your own, you run the risk of spending heavily. A comprehensive tour flies in 350-400 kroons, visiting individual attractions ranges from 50-200 kroons (you will be allowed into the castle for 350). You can save money by ordering a tour of Prague or visiting the Prague Castle with a transfer. Grad address: 119 08 Prague 1 (accessible by metro line A).

dancing House

Among the places worth visiting in Prague, do not forget to mention the Dancing House. This building is made in the style of deconstructivism and is a pair of "dancing" skyscrapers, inside which offices are located. Last floor Drunken House (as the building is called locals) occupies an expensive French restaurant, even higher - an observation deck, which can be entered after 16.00.

Address of the Drunk House: Rašínovo nábřeží 1981/80. You can visit the observation deck for free, but it’s better not to visit the restaurant - leave all your savings there. From Wenceslas Square, you can take a tram to the house, but it will be cheaper to walk in the direction of Visegrad from Charles Bridge.

The Charles Bridge

Without it historical monument the capital of the Czech Republic is unimaginable. Charles Bridge has always been the most beautiful place in Prague, so a walk along it is a must. The bridge is thrown across the Vltava, it connects Stare Mesto with Mala Strana. Over five hundred meters you can admire medieval sculptures and ancient Prague landscapes.

Attraction address: Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1. Admission is free - this is the main advantage of the Bridge. The downside is that hordes of tourists roam here during the day. We recommend a night walk or seeing the sunrise on the Charles Bridge.

It is cold in Prague in winter, so plan to visit Most in summer or autumn.

Old Town Square

Having crossed the Charles Bridge, you find yourself in Stare Mesto. The vast Old Town Square stretches here - a rather interesting place in Prague. This is historic heart cities, where you can roam for free and for a very long time. A whole web of winding old streets scatters in all directions from the square. Worth visiting in this area:

• bar-casino on Zenklova street;
• cafe-bar Archa;
• Church of St. Mikulas;
• Palace of the Goltz-Kinskikhs;
• Prague meridian;
• Tyn temple;
• Prague Astronomical Clock (whole puppet shows are played there).

Square address: Staromestske namesti, Praha, Česko. Charles Bridge is a 10-minute walk from here, so you can easily stomp on foot. The area is beautiful in any season - you can come in winter.

Tired of moving, look into a local cafe and taste trdelnik. This is such a Czech bun.

St. Vitus Cathedral

This is not just one of the most famous places in Prague, but also the permanent home of the local archbishop. The Catholic Cathedral makes an indelible impression - something mystical emanates from it. By paying 100-350 crowns, you can get inside and appreciate the splendor there. Here are the most entertaining points of the cultural program:

• vicious gargoyles and chimeras;
• "Golden Gate";
• stained glass;
• chapels and chapels;
• cathedral library;
• bell "Sigmund";
• spiral staircase (298 steps).

Address: Hrad III. Nadvori. You can go through the Malostranska metro station, but then you have to transfer to the tram (numbers 22 and 23 will do). For a tram ticket you will give about 35 crowns.

What can you see for cheap?

Here we have grouped the most Beautiful places Prague, visiting which is cheap or worth nothing at all. You will probably have to spend money on metro, tram and bus tickets. The cost of a one-day ticket for an adult passenger ranges from 55-110 kroons. A three-day "ride" (this is "ticket" in Czech) will empty the wallet by 310 kroons.

Charles street

A beautiful medieval street connecting Malaya and Krzhizhovnitskaya squares - both of them are located near the Charles Bridge. Cobblestone pavement and many legendary buildings are the key advantages of this corner. Be sure to visit the building "At the Stone Mermaid" - the legend says that its owner showed a mermaid living in a barrel for money.

Street coordinates: Karlova 110 00 Praha 1. Trams No. 17, 18, 53 go here. It is better to get from the Bridge on foot. The Aurus Hotel is located in house number 3, but spending the night here is quite expensive - about 125-200 euros.

Prague Venice

The island of Kampa is washed by the waters of the Vltava and the Chertovka stream - the locals call this amazing place the Venice of Prague. The attraction has a mystical meaning - the infamous house of the Seven Devils once stood on the stream.

Island address: Kampa, Praha 1. For an additional fee, you can ride a boat (although it does not look like a gondola). If you want to save money and see more sights, book the Mystical Prague tour. Pleasure will cost 130 euros. You can go down the stairs to the island, having previously reached the Hellichova stop by tram.

Vysehrad Castle

The age of this fortress has exceeded a thousand years - Vysehrad is considered one of the the best places Prague. Once on the territory of the fortress, visit the following attractions:

• Visegrad Cemetery;
• Basilica;
• Casemates;
• gallery;
• Gothic dungeon;
• Brick gate.

Vysehrad is especially beautiful in winter - try to take winter photos of the fortress, they will become a real decoration of your collection. The entrance to the basilica costs 30 crowns, but the kids are allowed in there for free. You will also have to pay for the pleasure of visiting the Casemates, but this is a worthwhile investment.

Fortress address: Vyšehrad, Praha 2. You will have to go by metro to the Vyšehrad station, by tram - to Ostrčilovo náměstí.

Beerhouse with steam locomotives

If you not only love beer, but also want to use this drink with imagination, take a look at the Vytopna beer house, nestled on Wenceslas Square. This very unusual place belongs to a rare type of beer depot.

Miniature rails are laid between the tables of the pub. You order a mug of beer - it is sent on trains straight to your table. The spectacle captivates not only adults, but also kids.

Location address: Václavské náměstí 802/56. You can get here for free, but you have to pay for beer.

In the beer "tension" with free seats. Book a table in advance.

mystical rotunda

This building is considered one of the city's oldest buildings, only a few have heard of it. The Rotunda of the Holy Cross is located near the Charles Bridge - on a street that runs parallel to the embankment. This is a Romanesque church, overgrown with numerous legends. One of them says that there used to be a pond on the site of the church - a Christian girl drowned herself there, having changed her faith against her parents' will.

The second legend claims that countless treasures are hidden under the round structure. The building has been reconstructed several times, and a certain mystical spirit really hovers in its vicinity. The rotunda is located in Old Prague, at the intersection of Konvitska and Karolina Svetle streets. Services, by the way, are conducted here to this day. The exact address of the church is: Karolíny Světlé 14. Take the tram to the stop "Národní divadlo". If you prefer the metro, the Můstek station is located nearby.

The strangest sights

Now fasten your seat belts - we got to the top five unusual places Czech capital. Actually, there are enough quaint museums and other strange corners in Prague:

• Museum of Communism;
• Residential building from Znamení Čtyř;
• "Black Light Theatre";
• Soviet tank;
• Machine with legs;
• Statue of Wenceslas.

The list can be supplemented with a dozen more items. The disadvantage of these wonderful monuments is that you have to pay to visit them. Below are examples of not just mysterious Prague sights - a review of these points (with the exception of one museum) will hardly empty your pockets.

hanging man

Imagine a stone man hanging over your head - you must admit, the sight is very exotic. A man on a steel mast was hung up by David Cherny, a well-known sculptor provocateur in the Czech Republic. Some passers-by call firefighters and policemen, thinking that the citizen is in trouble. Gusova Street turned into an arena for outrageous experimental artist.

Hangman's address: Betlémské náměstí 350/7. You can get here by trams No. 53, 17 and 18, going through the Karlovy lázně stop. If you are going to ride the subway, look for the Můstek station on the map. You can contemplate the man who is higher in the air for free. At the same time, wander along the picturesque Gusovaya Street.

Zizkov Tower

The Prague TV tower is distinguished not only by its bizarre shape, but also by black men crawling along the sheer walls. In the capital of the Czech Republic, this is the tallest building, "vymakhivaya" as much as 216 meters. Initially, the building was untouched by vice, but then the provocateur Cherny, already familiar to us, had a hand in it. It was thanks to him that the little men appeared.

The best viewing platforms clung to the facade of the Zizkov TV Tower. Below you will lie a breathtaking urban landscape, but for it you will have to pay 150 crowns. The tower is located at Mahlerovy sady 2699/1. Praguers themselves tell a lot of horror stories about the TV tower. Here are the main reasons why the townspeople do not digest this place:

1. Unusual shape. This is not baroque and not classic - it’s not at all clear what. The tower stylistically breaks out of the landscape of medieval Prague. You will probably be advised to look around the city from here - then the TV tower itself will not be visible.
2. Jewish bones. Old-timers claim that the tower was erected on the site of a Jewish cemetery, so the very existence of the object is sacrilege.
3. High ticket prices. Agree, 150 crowns for an observation deck is a little expensive. The telescope on the tower is paid, and the prices in the restaurant are astronomical. If you want to save money, limit yourself to an external sightseeing.

At night, this attraction looks creepy, so it’s better to go for a visit without children. The embryo was attached to the wall of Na Zábradlí, the Prague theater located at Anenské náměstí 209/5. You can view this architectural delight for free.

As you may have guessed, the embryo is another creation of David Cherny. The theater received a strange "gift" just in time for its fiftieth anniversary. Cashiers and cloakroom attendants are indignant, but there is no end to tourists.

Come to the embryo at night - it shines with a red light. In combination with yellow theatrical windows, it looks peculiar.

Sex Machine Museum



Perhaps this corner is one of the most defiant objects of modern Prague. Museum address: Melantrichova 18, Praha 1. To get here, you need to get to Wenceslas Square and move towards the Old Town. The museum is housed in a stiarine three-story building. After paying 250 crowns, you immediately get into a chair that tests visitors for sexuality. The highlight of the exposition is mechanical sexual aggregates. But there are other interesting things too:

• corsets;
• underwear;
• old clothes;
• metal chastity belts;
• anti-masturbation machines;
• medieval contraceptives.

Some units resemble factory machines. Each mechanism has accompanying instructions, photographs and diagrams. Be sure to visit the hall of erotic cinema - you will learn a lot of interesting things about the carnal pleasures of our ancestors.

Nearby are the Staroměstská metro station and the tram stop of the same name. The museum is open from 10 am to 11 pm.

John Lennon Wall

Visit this property better in summer- mighty tree crowns hang over the wall, creating an atmosphere of the sun, kindness and universal pacifism. The object is localized on Velkoprzhevorskaya Square, in Malaya Strana. The wall is adorned with images of Lennon himself, views of the yellow submarine, Pacific signs, and numerous quotes from cultural heritage shot "Beatle".

The authorities have repeatedly tried to “put things in order” and catch the graffiti artists decorating the monument with inscriptions. But soon the mayor's office realized that the Wall had become one of the symbols of the city. The easiest way to get to the Mecca of the Beatles is by metro - for this you need to ride to the Malostranska station.

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Prague is known for its abundance of ancient sights and richest history. Tourists wander with inspiration through the medieval streets, admire the decoration of churches and the architecture of ancient buildings. But often, next to the well-known monuments described in any, unusual sights “hide” that not all tourists know about. There are many amazing and interesting places in Prague - both modern and ancient - that deserve attention. Especially if you are a traveler who likes to discover unusual, “non-tourist”, little-known places.

Prague is an amazing city. Ancient palaces and churches coexist here with extravagant modern buildings. Ancient legends - with turbulent modernity. And on the medieval streets, which “breathe” with history, you can suddenly come across outrageous sculptures by modern masters. What interesting things can Prague show us besides its own? To understand and feel this city, let's try to deviate from the usual tourist routes and look at some interesting places in Prague.

Interesting places on the island of Kampa

Kampa Island is located in the very center of Prague, next to the Charles Bridge. But at the same time it is surprising calm place not crowded with tourists. Kampa is an artificially created island between the Vltava River and the small Chertovka canal. Thanks to the canal, along which there are old houses, Kampa pleases the eye with picturesque views. The island is often referred to as the "Venice of Prague". This is a quiet, cozy and beautiful area, which is so nice to just walk around, admiring the views. But while walking, let's not forget about interesting places and unusual sights!

The narrowest street

Vinárna Čertovka street The narrowest street in Prague is only 70 centimeters wide. Even two people will not be able to disperse on it! It is called Vinárna Čertovka because of the winery, which is located nearby. On a narrow street, traffic jams often occurred, especially when cheerful visitors of nearby taverns met on it and could not disperse. That is why the fire services and the city authorities obliged the owner of the tavern to hang a traffic light on both sides of the street.

The narrowest street is very close to the Charles Bridge. It is easy to find if you go from the city center towards Hradcany. From there, only 150 meters - and you are already waiting for the green traffic light!

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Bridge of Lovers and Velkoprzevorska Mill

In any self-respecting city, there are places and traditions that provide lovers with the opportunity to symbolically “fix” their romantic feelings. In many cities, these are the Bridges of Lovers, hung with hundreds of locks, the keys to which lovers prudently throw into the river so as not to be separated. There is such a bridge in Prague, small and cozy, and it is located on the same romantic island of Kampa.

From the bridge you can also admire the old Vekoprzevorska watermill. And if you look closely, you will also see a figure of the Water Kaburek, a character from Czech fairy tales and legends, who smokes a pipe and looks thoughtfully at the water.

Anna's house

On the island of Kampa there is another interesting place called "Anna's House". Its beautiful balcony is visible even from the Charles Bridge. It is on this balcony that you should pay attention, because above it hangs the icon of the Mother of God with an inextinguishable lamp lit in front of it. There are two legends associated with the "House of Anna" on the island of Kampa. One of them is about a woman named Anna who lived in it during a very severe flood in 1892. When the water had already flooded almost the entire house, in desperation she ran out onto the balcony ... and suddenly saw the icon of the Mother of God floating by. Anna managed to catch her, and she began to earnestly pray for salvation. Soon the water began to subside! In gratitude and memory of the miracle, the hostess hung the icon over the balcony and lit an inextinguishable lamp in front of it (today it is electric).

It is worth paying attention to an unusual detail in the icon - these are two wooden rollers both to the right and to the left of it. There is another legend about a maid who worked for Anna and ironed clothes with an ironing machine. Somehow there was an accident - the girl's hand was between the rollers. In this critical situation, she began to pray to the Mother of God. The mechanism miraculously stopped, the maid was able to free her hand and remained safe and sound. In memory of this miracle, rollers were placed next to the icon.

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Lennon Wall

There is a place in Prague where many fans of the legendary band “The Beatles” flock to. Ever since fans began to paint the wall opposite the French embassy with portraits of John Lennon and many inscriptions, the city authorities have repeatedly tried to stop the "disgrace" and periodically painted over the wall. But over time, they stopped even trying. The Lennon Memorial Wall has become a popular meeting place for young people and one of Prague's unusual landmarks. You can often meet street musicians here. And the wall itself “lives” and continues to be covered with various messages.

Unusual sculptures in Prague

Beautiful Prague, famous for its ancient buildings, medieval towers and historical sights, often surprises tourists with an abundance of unusual and bizarre modern sculptures. This city strangely combines a variety of eras, styles and moods!

"Hanging Man"

Many tourists walking relaxed along Gusovaya Street are terribly frightened when they suddenly raise their heads and see above them ... a hanging person who is holding on to a beam with one hand and is about to fall off! For many, the heart goes to the heels! But this is just a monument to Sigmund Freud, the "father of psychoanalysis", who "hung" over the abyss of the unconscious. Its author is David Cherny, known for his outrageous works. The sculpture "hung" over Gusovaya Street back in 1997. Since then, the "Hanging Man" has "visited" more than one world-famous exhibition complex ...

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March of penguins across the Vltava

Glow in the dark figures of penguins, "marching" along the banks of the Vltava River near the Kapma Museum, cause bewilderment and a smile. 34 yellow penguins stand one after another on a platform right in the water, and a huge chair about six meters high is visible nearby. These compositions are elements of the Prague exhibition Re-Evolution, organized by the Kampa Museum (museum of modern art).

Monument "Cloak without a man"

A somewhat surreal monument is located near the Estates Theater in Prague. The pedestal… there is a strange figure on it, covered from head to toe with a cloak, and instead of a face there is emptiness… At first you shudder, but it’s hard to take your eyes off the empty hood. To whom is this monument dedicated and who is its author? It turned out that the sculptor Anna Chromy created her creation in dedication to Mozart and his opera Don Giovanni - after all, the premiere of this famous work took place here in the Estates Theater, while the great author himself conducted! The monument is called differently: “Cloak without a man”, “Man without a face”, “Anonymous”, “Cloak of conscience”, but most often - “Il commendatore”, that is, “Commander”. After all, it embodies the image of one of the heroes of the opera - the Commander, or rather, his spirit.

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Monument to Kafka

The monument to the legendary writer Franz Kafka is one of the most unusual in Prague. It is also special in that it gives many reasons to think and leaves a wide scope for interpretation. Just imagine - a small man is sitting on an empty suit of impressive size. There is no body visible under the jacket, there is no head above it. What does he symbolize? Interpretations are possible different, perhaps you will have your own! There is an opinion that the jacket is a symbol of the system, power, and the character sitting on it personifies the collective image of the hero of Kafka's works - a "small" person who obeys the system. We can also recall Kafka's story "The Story of a Struggle". Her hero climbed onto the shoulders of a random fellow traveler, for whom he experienced a feeling of envy. But this feeling passed when the hero saw the world through someone else's eyes and was in a "foreign suit". There are many possible explanations for this monument. But it makes an indelible impression... It is noteworthy that the monument is located exactly where the border between the quarter where the Jews lived and the Old City, inhabited by Christians, passed.

To meet the grave of a Soviet soldier in the center of ancient Prague is a big surprise for many tourists. Yes, and with the inscription on the monument: "Eternal glory to Comrade Belyakov." A soldier named Belyakov, who died during the liberation of Prague in 1945, was buried there. They say, dying in the monastery hospital, the soldier asked to be buried next to Loreta - the monastery, with which the name of the entire Loretan Square is associated. "Comrade Belyakov" was very fond of the ringing of the Loretto bells and always wanted to hear it.

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New World street

One of the most famous and beloved tourist attractions in Prague is the Golden Lane in Prague Castle, with its tiny bright, almost dollhouses. But not all tourists get to another amazing medieval street - the New World. Meanwhile, it also captivates with its unique medieval flavor. And it is much easier to feel it here, without the tourist fuss, noise and hustle.

Novy Svet Street is quite small, calm, and therefore very cozy. It goes along the former city walls. The unique appearance of the street is created by a number of small houses decorated with amazing house signs. Once upon a time, people who served the Prague Castle lived here. In those days the street was modest and poor. But after centuries the situation changed radically: artists, writers, poets began to settle on this street. ancient street became prestigious, and today real estate on it is very expensive.

Novy Svet Street was rebuilt more than once due to frequent fires. But after a global restructuring in the 17th century, it was left alone, subsequently restoring only individual houses. But few people know that it was here, in the house "At the Golden Griffin", that the famous scientist Tycho Brahe lived. By the way, the "golden" here is not only a griffin. Many houses on the street have "golden" names and are decorated with the corresponding house signs. It is said that in this way the first inhabitants of the street (mostly servants or poor artisans) tried to "scare away" or embellish the poverty in which they lived. Well, today there is no need to embellish anything here - an old cozy and romantic street New World is good in itself and is one of the most comfortable and interesting places in Prague.

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Prague is rightfully the most popular tourist city in Europe. Numerous travelers are attracted here by the indescribable atmosphere of the Middle Ages and numerous sights of Prague, surrounded by legends. You can come here again and again, but even then you won’t be able to explore all the interesting monuments and places. This is the city that opens up something new every time. Prague has everything a tourist needs, from excellent Czech cuisine and the best beer in the world, to numerous festivals and celebrations that take place in city squares. According to statistics, about 6 million tourists come here every year. In this article I will tell you about what attracts so much to the capital of the Czech Republic. great amount of people. So let's start our tour of the most prominent sights of the city.

Prague Castle

Numerous tourists associate Prague with a historical complex of buildings in the city center. Due to its colossal size, Prague Castle was placed in the Guinness Book of Records. The whole complex is included in the list of protected world heritage sites of UNESCO. Prague Castle includes palaces, cathedrals, museums and many other objects. The Czech government still holds its meetings here. Archaeological excavations are underway on the territory of the complex, thanks to which many interesting discoveries. Praguers call this place a city within a city for a reason. Prague Castle for Chekhov is associated with statehood and is its key pillar.

Franz Kafka Museum

This landmark of Prague will be of interest not only to admirers of Franz Kafka's work, but also to ordinary tourists due to its unusual design and sculptures. The history of the creation of the Franz Kafka Museum, which began with an exhibition organized in Barcelona, ​​is also interesting. She proved so popular that she moved to New York and then returned to her permanent residence in Prague. A historical building was allocated for the museum, where today an exposition about the life and work of the famous philosopher is shown. As soon as you get into the courtyard of the museum, then immediately pay attention to the unusual sculptural composition with pissing figures. It becomes clear that visiting the museum will be interesting…

Tyn Cathedral

This majestic Gothic cathedral is located on the Old Town Square. Its history dates back to the 14th century, but it took almost two centuries to build. Not only the exterior of the Tyn Cathedral is interesting, but also what is inside. Under several dozen altars, the remains of important personalities in the history of Prague are buried. You will be able to recognize this cathedral from afar by its 80 meter spiers, towering above the rest of the buildings in the city center. Do not miss the chance to visit this place with a guided tour, which takes place at any time of the year.

Museum of Alchemy and Magic

Around Prague there is an atmosphere of mysticism and mystery, so it is not surprising that there is a museum of alchemists and magicians here. This is a very popular place, which is unfairly ignored by some tourists. And even though the Alchemists Museum is not included in the list of mass landmarks, it will be very interesting for anyone who wants to get to know the atmosphere of the Middle Ages better. The architectural structure in which the museum is located is also noteworthy. This house is considered one of the oldest in Prague, the first mention of which was back in the 900s. When visiting the sights of Prague, be sure to include this place in your plan.

Wenceslas Square in Prague

National Museum in Prague

The Neo-Renaissance building of the National Museum in Prague was designed outstanding architect D. Schultz. This is a great place to visit if you want to learn more about the history of the Czech Republic. The exposition includes many collections with historical exhibits, as well as coins, medals, sculptures and weapons. The museum also houses a library with collections of rare books. The main building of the museum is a work of architecture, and its facade is in no way inferior to medieval castles and palaces.

Attractions Hradchany

Among the most famous tourist corners of Prague, it is worth mentioning the district of Hradcany in the west. Hradchany was founded to accommodate the palace servants, but the household premises were destroyed by fire, and in their place appeared magnificent palaces and villas of rich Praguers. Over the centuries, Hradcany has become strongly associated with an elite residence. Many religious buildings appeared here, as well as the Old Town Hall along with other sights of Prague.

Monument to the Victims of Communism

The Monument to the Victims of Communism is one of the most modern in Prague. It was created in 2002 by the architect Zubek. According to his idea, the monument depicts the hardships of the life of political prisoners during the period of communist rule in the Czech Republic. The composition of the memorial includes 7 sculptures descending the stairs. Each of them has some kind of defect, which intensifies as you descend.

Zizkov TV Tower

The Zizkov TV Tower is visible far beyond Prague. This is a working television tower several hundred meters high. Such an unusual attraction of the Czech capital caused a lot of controversy among architectural critics. Someone considers it a masterpiece of engineering, while others call it a deformity on the body magnificent city. However, it is a very popular tourist destination. People come here for the observation deck at a height of 93 meters, an excellent restaurant with panoramic windows, as well as a hotel where you can book a room for a few days.

Powder Tower

Many lists of Prague landmarks unfairly miss the Powder Tower. This Gothic building once served as the main city gate, and in the eighteenth century it housed a gunpowder store. Today the gate serves as an entrance to Old city, and also house a museum with a small exhibition of photographs and a viewing terrace. The facade of the tower is a clear evidence of the harsh architecture of the Middle Ages. Most tourists pass through the gate and do not linger at the tower, following to the heart of Old Prague. But I recommend that you explore the Powder Tower in more detail.

Golden Lane

The street-museum, unique within Europe, is located on the territory of the Prague Castle. Here are small houses with fabulous figures. In the sixteenth century, numerous jewelers and chasers from the Czech treasury worked in the area, which is why the street got its name. It is not surprising that there are many legends around the Golden Lane. The most common of these speaks of alchemists who could turn any other material into gold. People lived here until the Second World War, after which the street became a museum and a popular tourist attraction in Prague.

Vinarna Devil

Continuing the theme of Prague streets, you should definitely mention Vinarna Chertovka. This is the narrowest street in Prague, where several people are unlikely to disperse. Its width reaches only 70 centimeters. For this, a unique solution was invented - to put a special traffic light, which indicates the possibility of passage in one direction or another. You probably have a question, where did the name of the street come from? Quite simply, Vinarna Chertovka was named after a nearby winery.

Jewish Quarter

Prague's Jewish Quarter has a number of unique sights, including the old Jewish cemetery. The history of this place, based on the site of the Jewish ghetto of the 11th century, is also interesting. Now it is an elite residence in the city center, although once the poorest segments of the population lived in a densely populated area. During a tour of the Jewish Quarter, the guide will certainly tell you the legend of the Golem - one of the most popular Prague stories for tourists.

I hope this virtual tour in Prague you liked. Each of these places has a separate story on the pages of LifeGlobe, which will help you plan your trip and visit interesting landmarks in Prague.

Savings must be economical. The article is relevant for people seeking to relax on a budget. Prague is not greedy for sights, many facilities with free entry. If you prepare in advance, then you can safely plan 3-4 days and not spend a single crown on entrance tickets. Let's look at what I think are the most interesting tourist places with free entry.

1. Prague Castle

A magnificent monument of the Middle Ages, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world. Of course, this is a must-see for all tourists in Prague. It's like the Kremlin in Moscow. As soon as you rise to the Prague Castle, a spectacle of extraordinary beauty opens up for you - a view of the red roofs of the houses, which seem golden in the rays of the sun. Each of the rulers for about 500 years, from emperors to presidents, tried to improve their residence. So, today Prague Castle boasts the largest number of architectural and historical monuments per square kilometer in the entire Czech Republic.

The most spectacular event in Prague Castle is the changing of the guard of honor at the palace. To the sounds of fanfare, the guardsmen replace each other with a chased step. It is worth noting that the uniform of the guard was invented in Hollywood itself. The ceremony takes place every hour. But it is only at noon that fanfares are heard and a flag-raising ceremony is held in the Second Courtyard.

This is rightfully one of the most romantic places in the world. This is the place where artists and poets look for inspiration, and of course lovers from all over the world. The bridge took 50 years to build in the 15th century. If you describe the bridge in a few words - this is a real gallery half a kilometer long under open sky. Decorations are 30 different sculptural compositions in the Baroque style. The most famous and oldest of the statues is St. John of Nepomuk - the holy martyr.

According to an old legend, the first stone of the bridge was laid on the day the Sun coincides with Saturn, which means the victory of light over a dark planet. A certain magic of numbers also determines a special mystery and connection with the cosmos: everything from a year to a minute of laying the Charles Bridge lines up in an interesting sequence 135797531, which is read the same in any order.

Towering on a hill on the opposite side of Prague Castle, the oldest fortress of the 10th century, Vysehrad, according to legend, is exactly the place where Princess Libuše actually founded Prague as a city. Today there is a magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, as well as the Rotunda of St. Martin. This is a place of beautiful panoramic views with a cozy shady park. The statues and sculptures that adorn its alleys are the heroes of Czech legends. There is another one here interesting monument- Damn pole.

This is an ancient Slavic monument that once determined the solstice. .

Old Town Square has long been considered the heart of Prague and attracts millions of tourists from all over the world with ancient buildings, architectural monuments and a special old atmosphere, plunged into which, you want to come back here again and again. Medieval narrow streets flowing from the square, which have survived to this day in their original form, the buildings of the town hall surrounding the Old Town Square, take guests into a Christmas fairy tale.

This town hall is worth mentioning separately. Here is what all the tourists who come to Prague try to capture without exception. These are the Old Town Chimes, stunning in their complexity and magnificence. Since 1410, it has been a symbol of the high position and greatness of Prague. It's not just chimes. This is a whole ensemble of sculptural elements, organically inscribed in the overall architecture of the building. Hundreds of tourists are eagerly awaiting every chime of the clock, because with a blow the real performance begins. Certainly this business card beautiful city.

It's business and shopping center modern Prague. It was this place that was and remains a traditional place for demonstrations, holidays and social events. Residents of Prague consider Wenceslas Square to be the very center of the city.

At one time there was a horse market here. In appearance, this place is more like a boulevard due to its long rectangular shape. The statue of St. Wenceslas majestically adorns the square and is located in front of National Museum. Today it is a favorite place for all fashionistas and shoppers. After all, it was here that the most settled expensive hotels, prestigious shops and fashion houses.

Petrin Hill is located on the left bank of the Vltava. In clear weather, observation deck offers a beautiful view of the river and Charles Bridge. This place is ideal for family holidays. Together with the children, you can feed the squirrels or ride the little ones on a pony. Open since 1882, today it is a whole ensemble representing eight magnificently beautiful parks.

Since 1891, the top of the hill has been decorated with an observation tower, a bit like the Eiffel Tower. For lovers of spectacular photos, there is a delicate rose garden with more than 12,000 rose bushes. Next is the observatory, where romantics can admire the stars on a clear night. Another interesting feature of these places is the funicular, which makes it easier and more interesting to get to the hill.

Absolutely unusual building in the style of deconstructivism. This house got its name due to the construction of two towers, one of which curves in an interesting way, resembling a pair of dancers. Despite its intriguing appearance and playful name "Ginger and Fred", the building is a business office complex with a fashionable French restaurant with a panoramic view of the city at the top. Vaclav Havel personally oversaw this project.

At the end of 2013, the Dancing House was acquired by a well-known collector architectural structures and the famous real estate investor - Vaclav Skala for $18 million.

8. Royal Garden

The Royal Garden in Prague has existed for about 500 years. Experiencing different eras and events, the garden changed its face and character. Centenary trees of the Royal Garden remember the splendor of royal parades and the horror of fires, and happy holidays and terrible days of the warrior. The sculpture "Night" by the famous Brown has survived to this day.

Today it is a majestic park-garden with stables, greenhouses, a nursery with pheasants and a pond of unusual fish species. More than a dozen fountains and pavilions also serve as decoration.

9. Military Museum

The Prague Military Museum displays the entire history of the Czech Republic's struggle for freedom from 1914 to 1945. A distinctive feature is the division into 3 thematic exhibitions, each of which reflects a specific page in the history of the Czech Republic.

The first exposition is devoted to the period of 1914-1918, the time of the struggle for the creation of Czechoslovakia. Everything is preserved and presented here, from flags and pistols to medical instruments of those years.

The second exposition conveys the atmosphere of the interwar period of 1918-1939 - the time of strengthening the borders, the European crisis of the 30s and the armed conflict with Poland and Hungary.

The exhibits of the third hall convey the horror and pain of the Second World War. There are thousands of exhibits from military equipment to personal belongings and letters from soldiers.

10 Lennon Wall

There is a wall dedicated to John Lennon in Prague. The inscriptions began to appear here immediately after the death of the legendary musician and still appear. The authorities have long struggled with such a youthful expression of themselves and the wall has become a symbol of the freedom of Czech students.

Lennon's wall is constantly changing and living, embodied in new drawings and poems. This is a bright colorful island of youth, music and the spirit of the Beatles.