Savannah & Christian
Things To Do
Prague Castle
The largest castle complex not only in the Czech Republic, but anywhere in the world, forms part of Prague’s distinctive skyline. Stroll through the castle courtyards, see the Old Royal Palace, explore the Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert, visit Saint George’s Basilica, and wander down the picturesque Golden Lane. We also recommend a meander through the Royal Garden, where, besides its numerous enchanting nooks and crannies, you will come across Renaissance gems – the Ball Games Hall and Queen Anne’s Summer Palace, also known as Belveder. Founded in the 9th century, Prague Castle became the seat of Bohemian kings and then Czech presidents and has been a symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years.
Charles Bridge
Prague’s oldest bridge was built to replace the Judith Bridge that had been badly damaged by floods in 1342. Construction of the new bridge, originally called Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge, began in 1357 under the auspices of Charles IV and was finished in 1402. Since 1870 the bridge has been called Charles Bridge. It is built of sandstone blocks, flanked at each end by fortified towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928, 30 statues of saints were carved to decorate the bridge, the most famous of which is the statue of St John of Nepomuk.
Letná Lookout Beer Garden
One of our favorite places! The Czech Republic drinks more beer per capita than any other country in the world, so what better way to partake in the favorite local past time than with a phenomenal backdrop of the country's most beloved city. Letna Beer Garden is located at the top of Letna Hill and it offers some of the best views of Prague.
Strahov Monastery
This Premonstratensian monastery was founded in 1140. In the complex there is the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the rare Strahov Library with a number of medieval manuscripts, maps and globes, the Baroque Theological Hall, the Classical Philosophy Hall decorated with frescoes, and the Strahov Gallery, one of the most significant Central European collections of Gothic painting, Rudolfian art, and Baroque and Rococo paintings. Don't forget to check out the Strahov Monastery Brewery and get some blueberry beer!
Vyšehrad
According to ancient legends, Vyšehrad is the oldest seat of Czech princes; in fact, the local settlement was established in the mid-10 th century. Situated on a rocky promontory above the Vltava River, it offers stunning views of the city, and the park area holds hidden architectural treasures including the rare Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic Church of Sts Peter and Paul, the national cemetery Slavín, and the underground casements housing the some of the original Baroque statues from the Charles Bridge. Head to the beer garden for some great beer and fantastic views of the city!
Wenceslas Square
This square is the commercial and administrative centre of the city as well as the site of important social and historical events. Here you'll find cinemas, theatres, banks, hotels, restaurants, dozens of small and large shops, and administrative centres. The square was created during the founding of the New Town by Charles IV in 1348. Today it is dominated by the National Museum (1885 – 1891) and Josef Václav Myslbek’s statue of the national patron St Wenceslas from 1912.
Dancing House
This pillar of modern architecture in Prague “danced” onto the Rašínovo Embankment in 1996. The project comes from the drawing board of world-renowned architects Vlado Milunić and Frank O. Gehry. Its concept was inspired by the dance skills of the famous film couple – the stone tower symbolizes Fred Astaire and the glass tower, his partner Ginger Rogers. A gallery and a restaurant with a terrace offering a 360° view of Prague can be visited in the Dancing House.
Klementinum
A unique sightseeing route through a part of the Clementinum, the former Jesuit college, takes you to the Astronomical Tower and the extension that connects it to the northern wing of the Clementinum complex. Here you will have a guided tour of the Baroque Library, described as the most beautiful library in the world. You may view the Baroque Library but not enter it. The next stop on the tour is the Meridian Hall with period astronomical instruments on the 2nd floor of the Astronomical Tower. For three hundred years the giant Atlas carrying a sky full of stars on his shoulders has been looking down from the top of the tower. These have never been missing in the Clementinum - neither in star charts nor in its halls, where even W. A. Mozart himself walked and played music. The highlight of the tour is the ascent to the gallery of the longest continuously measuring meteorological station in the Czech lands.
Petřín
Peaceful Petřín centers on its namesake hillside park, where winding pathways and secluded gardens lead to the summit of Petřín hill and panoramic city views. A funicular climbs to the 19th-century Petřín Tower, which resembles France's Eiffel Tower. Close by, the Štefánik Observatory has an astronomy exhibition, while on the border of the park, Strahov Monastery houses an ornate library and a centuries-old brewery.
Vltava
Paddle boats on the river, that is Prague´s classic. We can hardly imagine anything more charming and romantic than hire the small boat or paddle boat and wonder around the small islands on Vltava. Slovanský ostrov (the island where you can rent the boats) is located right in the centre, close to the National Theatre. It is a perfect alternative for the tiring walk sightseeing in the sunny day, but even more charming it is in the summer niavailable till 11 pm and these boats are equipped with a small lantern.
Prague Jewish Quarter
The torrid history of the former Jewish Ghetto began in the 13th century, when Jewish people were ordered to vacate their disparate homes and settle in this one area. Over the centuries, with Jews banned from living anywhere else in Prague, and with new arrivals expelled from Moravia, Germany, Austria and Spain joining them, ever more people crowded in to the quarter. Fortunately, most of the significant historic buildings were saved from destruction, and they remain a testimony to the history of the Jews in Prague. They form the best preserved complex of historical Jewish monuments in Europe.
Riegrovy Sady
This park, over a century old, shelters intimate nooks and places with wooded areas, open grassy areas and unusual vistas of the city. Vineyards used to be located here, and all that remains today are parts of the original buildings: the Classicist lookout from the 1920s, renovated into a restaurant, and a three-sided obelisk of sandstone from around 1840. And of course, a beer garden!
Kutná Hora
Looking for a day trip from Prague? Prague to Kutná Hora is a short and fun day trip only an hour away from Prague. Kutná Hora was founded in 1142 and went on to become the second richest city in the Kingdom of Bohemia. Just a short trip from Prague, visiting Kutná Hora takes you into a treasure trove of sights, built when this wealthy mining town was at its most opulent.
Český Krumlov
Another perfect day trip from Prague. We suggest planning to have at least 6-8 hours to explore Český Krumlov on a day-trip from Prague, around 2.5 - 3 hours outside of the city. Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the fairytale town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries.