Prague Guide

At the top of Malostranské Square, in front of the Church of St Nicholas, is situated the beautiful monument of The Trinity Column. The column was built in 1715 to commemorate the terrible plague which hit Prague in 1713-14.

Not very far from the centre and easy assessable by tram, this is one of Prague’s lesser-known green spaces. Walking through, you are instantly transported to a wooded oasis. Walking straight down from the entrance you’ll run into Letohrádek Hvězda (Star Castle).

The biggest and probably best-known Vinohrady park (Riegrovy sady) is quite a popular local attraction, especially during the summer. One of the Riegrovy sady’s prime attractions is a huge, well-shaded beer garden.

Operation Anthropoid Memorial was erected on May 27th 2008 in Prague’s Kobilysy district to honour the memory of WW2 soldiers from Czechoslovakia’s army-in-exile who laid down their lives and managed to assassinate top German leader Reinhard Heydrich.

If you take a look at the central hall, you will see a fascinating contrast caused by the difference between the appearance of the facade and the vast space of the monumental hall, surrounded up to the ceiling by three storeys of side galleries.

The Academy building was built between 1891 and 1896, based on the projects and plans of the architect Václav Roštlapil. Originally, the building was used as a student´s hostel, especially for poor sons of Bohemian noble families. The premises of the Academy also include a garden, which was founded thanks to František Thomayer.

Palacky Square is located in the historic part of Prague 2 – Podskalí, which is one of the main intersections with the major tram hub. The main interest of today’s square started to arise after the catastrophic floods that hit Prague in 1845, when river levels rose by more than five metres over normal levels, and greatly damaged this part of town.

Are you wondering where in Prague to go on a trip when Charles Bridge is under reconstruction and Prague Castle is occupied by crowds of tourists? The municipal authorities together with the Economic Chamber invite you to a fresh national cultural monument – the Bubeneč waste water treatment plant. After collectors and Podolí Waterworks it is already the third most popular place for unusual adventure tourism in the capital.

One thing that is also high on many tourists’ to do list is to see a palace.  The good news is that there are plenty in Prague to choose from and no tourist will go home disappointed.

Opened in 1930, this exhibition hall is known as one of the top Functionalist buildings in all of Europe.  The building is paired with an old 15^th century water tower, giving it a blend of both old and new.

This is the smallest of the three rotundas located in Prague and dates all the way back to the 12^th century. Legend has it that this was initially a Pagan temple's site and, only after Christianity arrived, was it transformed into a chapel for Catholics.

If you are a lover of architecture, then don’t pass up this masterpiece.  Designed by Otakar Novotny and Kovarovic Villa, it is modern in style and is located under the rocks of Vysehrad.

When wandering in Prague and admiring historical gems, you might be struck by the quirky surprises offered by some provocative sculptures. Huge babies climbing the ŽižkovTV Tower, a Sigmund Freud lookalike dangling above a lane by his fingertips ...

Named after a famous Prague publisher and located on Narodni Street, the Topic House is a classic example of Art Nouveau architecture.

Set out on a walk through the valley of the Dalejský and Prokopský Stream, which runs between the Prague sections of Řeporyje, Jinonice and Hlubočepy.

Once you get tired of walking in the bustling city you might just wish to head to some of the relaxing parks. Here we offer you some of the best suggestions:

Průhonice Park offers visitors a wealth of natural beauty. Stretching to the south of Průhonice Chateau in the Botiče Valley, the park features over 1500 indigenous and exotic tree species. Visitors will find numerous quiet retreats, waterfalls, rocks and meadows with wonderful views of the landscape, chateau and 8000 rhododendron bushes.

During communist times there were no facilities or access for handicapped people, a situation which pretty much persisted until recent years. But thanks to the city’s participation in a project called Disabled Access it has now opened its doors to disabled visitors who will discover the same facilities here as in many other EU cities.

The Waldstein Riding School is located in the garden of the early Baroque palace constructed for Albrecht of Waldstein by Italian architects Andrea Spezza and Nicolo Sebregondi.