PRAGUE GUIDE

This carefully selected walk covers all the most important sights of Prague, and seeing it with a great guide is like having the past suddenly rise to the surface. We stroll around the famous historical Prague quarters – Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Lesser Town and Prague Castle.

If you have just one day or half a day for a visit to Prague, you should plan carefully to see best what Prague can offer you in such a short time. You can start your tour of Prague from the Old Town Square, and see the buildings around the Square, then head through Karlova Street to Charles Bridge.

According to statistics, this picturesque city has been, not unjustifiably, the second most visited city in the Czech Republic, and since 1992 has been recorded in the List of UNESCO Monuments of Cultural Heritage. It is fascinating indeed to visit the complex of a castle and manor, meandering alleys deep beneath it, and numerous wall paintings, which can be found not only at the manor courtyards.

You can explore Prague on your own, at your own pace, using the guide below; or ask the concierge for a personal guide. Day 1 - Old Town, Lesser Town, Prague Castle. Day 2 – Jewish Town. Self-Guided Walking Tour is also available on iPhone App.

Here you find our suggestions and itineraries for one, two or three days in Prague. Prague in one day. If you have only one day for exploring Prague, then concentrate on the Castle District and the Lesser Town and end your walk in the heart of the Old Town. Once you get to the Prague Castle Complex, visit the Gothic St Vitus Cathedral and St George's Basilica, and pass the small picturesque houses in Golden Lane.

Prague is bursting at the seams with things to do. Highbrow pursuits rival opportunities for more frivolous entertainment. Whether you choose the city's rich musical heritage or simply enjoy a pint of Pilsner in one of its legendary beer cellars, this is the city where there really is something for everyone.

There are a few sights nearby Prague which are definitely out of the ordinary. First of them is Kutna Hora where you can visit Sedlec Ossuary (church decorated with some 40 000 bones) and Czech Silver Museum follwed by Karlštejn Chateau, Konopiště Chateau, Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov.

"This little mother has claws." Franz Kafka spent most of his life in Prague, even though he always felt like a stranger there - a German speaking Jew in a predominately Czech Catholic town.

Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti) - Prague's centre for cafes, street entertainment and leisurely fun. Charles Bridge (Karluv most) - The bridge with the best night view of Prague Castle. It is one of the most popular sights. Romantic spot as well. Municipal House (Obecni dum) and Smetana Hall – It is Prague's most prominent Art Nouveau building, cultural centre with exhibition halls and auditorium.