PragueTravel Guide

Cross the 14th-century bridge at 6am when the 30 Baroque saints are bathed in mist and the castle glows above. The most romantic 30 minutes in Central Europe.

The world's largest ancient castle — the Cathedral, Golden Lane, and the panoramic view over Prague's red rooftops. Budget a full morning.

Czech Republic consumes more beer per capita than any country. A half-litre of excellent Czech pilsner costs €1–2 in a local pub. U Fleků has been brewing since 1499.

Six synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery, and the Pinkas Synagogue — walls inscribed with 80,000 names of Czech Holocaust victims. Haunting and important.

A perfectly preserved medieval town 3 hours from Prague — a Baroque castle, bear moat, and river bend that looks unchanged since the 16th century.

The heart of medieval Prague — Gothic and Baroque facades, the Church of Our Lady before Týn's twin spires, and the 15th-century Astronomical Clock, which performs an animated show of the apostles every hour.

The soaring Gothic cathedral inside Prague Castle, 600 years in the making — climb the tower for the view, and don't miss the dazzling Art Nouveau stained glass window by Alphonse Mucha.

A constantly repainted wall of John Lennon-inspired graffiti and peace messages near Charles Bridge, leading onto leafy Kampa Island — a quiet riverside park with a Sunday flea market and modern art museum.

A hilltop fort and cemetery overlooking the Vltava, older than Prague Castle and far quieter — Gothic ruins, a basilica, and one of the best skyline views in the city, usually free of crowds.

A relaxed boat trip along the river that divides Prague — pass beneath Charles Bridge and below the castle, with the city's spires lit up if you take an evening sailing.