https://praguebestplaces.com PragueBestPlaces.com - Pragues must-visit Attractions! cs (c) 2026 PragueBestPlaces.com Landmarks,Prague https://praguebestplaces.com/images/turisticka-mapa2.png https://praguebestplaces.com 96 96 https://praguebestplaces.com/new-jewish-cemetery-olsany/ The New Jewish Cemetery in Žižkov, with numerous artistically valuable tombstones, was established in 1890 to address the issue of limited space at the Old Jewish Cemetery, which is approximately ten times smaller. New Jewish Cemetery provides space for approximately 100,000 graves and there is also a specially designated area for urns, though the Jewish tradition does not allow cremation.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:51:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/pinkas-synagogue/ The Pinkas Synagogue is the second oldest synagogue in Prague. It was built in 1535 by Aaron Meshullam Horowitz (a renowned Jewish family in Prague) between his house U Erbů and Old Jewish Cemetery. After the WWII, the synagogue became the Memorial to Czech and Moravian Jews who were victims of Nazi persecution.]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:06:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/church-saints-cyril-and-methodius/ Church of St. Cyril and St. Methodius in the Karlín district was built in 1854–1863 according to plans by architects Carl Roesner and Vojtěch Ignác Ullmann. It belongs to the largest religious buildings in the Czech Republic and it remains one of the most important architectural landmarks from the period of historicism in the country.]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:14:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/lesser-town-square/ Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí) was the market place and center of the Lesser Town. This square is divided into the upper and lower parts with the St. Nicholas Church in the middle.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:04:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/national-monument-vitkov/ The National Monument on top of Vítkov Hill is a dominant symbol of Žižkov district and one of the most important buildings related to the development of Czechoslovak statehood. The memorial building was built between 1928-1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries. ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:23:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/vitkov-hill/ Vítkov is a hill (271 m) in the center of Prague in Žižkov district. Vítkov Hill, almost entirely covered with parks, has played a role in several important events in Czech history (the most in the Hussite wars). ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:48:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/memorial-victims-of-communism/ The Memorial to the victims of Communism is a series of statues by Czech sculptor Olbram Zoubek at the base of Petřín hill, commemorating the victims of the communist era between 1948 and 1989.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:49:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/new-building-national-museum/ The New Building of the National Museum is located next to the Main Building of the National Museum. The former Prague Stock Exchange was designed by Jaroslav Rössler and built in 1938. The building was extended in 1968–1973 for meetings of the Federal Assembly (parliament), the bridge girder was used there and at that time it was the largest hanged glass wall in Czechoslovakia.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:15:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/vysehrad-railway-bridge/ Vyšehrad railway bridge was built in 1872 and rebuilt in 1901. It is connecting the Nusle Valley and Smíchov. There is a beautiful view at Hradčany and Prague Castle.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:18:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/house-suicide-and-house-mother-suicide/ The House of the Suicide and the House of the Mother of the Suicide is a pair of architectural structures by American architect John Hejduk.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:12:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/church-peter-porici/ Church of St. Peter was originally built in the second half of the 12th century under the reign of King Vratislaus I. as a parish church for the settlement of Poříčí. Over the centuries the church was rebuilt a number of times. It is dedicated to the Apostle Peter.]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 20:53:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/na-kampe-square/ Na Kampě Square is located at the base of the Charles Bridge on the castle side of the river at Kampa Island. This scenic square simply called Na Kampě (On Kampa) is from east and west sides bordered with historical dwelling houses. It's place to many good restaurants and hotels.]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 11:16:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/liechtenstein-palace-kampa/ The Liechtenstein Palace on Kampa Island was built in 1555 and it is one of two palaces in Prague that formerly belonged to the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. It occasionally hosts cultural events. ]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 19:12:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/werich-villa/ The Werich Villa (previously also known as the Dobrovský house or Engel tannery) was built at the beginning of the 17th century and originally served as a tannery. The Building was acquired by the Nostitz family in 1725 and later became the home of Josef Dobrovský (one of the most important figures of the Czech National Revival). In the 20th century, the famous actor Jan Werich moved and lived here.]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 16:20:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/lovers-bridge-over-certovka/ Lovers bridge is a beautiful photo spot and the oldest bridge over Čertovka, a branch of the Vltava river separating Kampa Island from the mainland.]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 15:45:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/grand-priory-mill/ Grand Priory Mill is the mill with the huge wooden wheel of the 15th century. It is one of the most romantic and picturesque places at Kampa Island (The Venice of Prague) in Lesser Town. The mill is out of order nowadays, it doesn´t drive anything, but it keeps rotating.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 17:30:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/church-joseph-lesser-town/ Church of St. Joseph is baroque monastery church with its monumental Dutch-style facade was completed for the Carmelite Order in 1702. It was probably built by Roman architect Abraham Paris based on the draft of Johann Bernard Fischer of Erlach. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 16:22:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/church-of-saint-procopius/ St. Procopius Church is the three-aisled Neo-Gothic parish church iand one of a number of Žižkov’s focal points. It was built at the turn of the 20th century by Bohemian architects Josef Mocker (who completed St. Vitus Cathedral) and František Mikš.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 14:31:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/the-city-of-prague-museum/ The City of Prague Museum is housed in a neo-Renaissance building from 1896–1898 and it was opened to the public in 1900. The exhibition presents the history of the Prague territory from prehistory to 1784.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 13:43:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/ignatius-church/ The Church of St. Ignatius is an early Baroque church, which was built from 1665 to 1671 by the architect Carlo Lurago as part of the New Town and former Jesuit dormitory (The third largest Jesuit complex in Europe). The Church is located on Charles Square and serves as a teaching hospital. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 13:28:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/john-lennon-wall/ Shortly after the death of John Lennon, this stone wall surrounding the Maltese Gardens was transformed into an impromptu memorial with a painting of the singer's face.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 12:17:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/church-of-the-holy-spirit/ Church of the Holy Spirit is the closest catholic church to the Jewish Quarter. The church was built in first half of the 14th century for a Benedictine convent.  It was severely damaged during the Hussite wars and destroyed by a fire that swept through the Old Town in 1689.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 12:05:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/kampa-museum/ In the former Sova Mills at Kampa in the Lesser Town stands Museum Kampa with Jan and Meda Mládek Art Collection. It contains works by František Kupka (abstract art), Czech cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund and the works of artists of the 20th century from the Eastern bloc.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 11:02:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/kampa-island/ Kampa is an island between the Vltava River and its side branch, Čertovka. According traveler's server VirtualTourist, Kampa is the second most beautiful city island in the world.  In the middle of Kampa island stands Museum Kampa with collection of abstract art František Kupka and the works of prominent artists of the 20th century from the Eastern bloc.]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 10:41:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/church-the-holy-saviour/ Church of the Holy Saviour (St. Salvator Church) is the largest Protestant church in Prague, beautifully restored in early 17th century and located near the Old Town Square in the heart of the Old Town. The church was originally built in Gothic-Renaissance style between 1611 and 1615 by German Lutherans. ]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 14:29:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/nicholas-church-old-town/ The Church of Saint Nicholas is a baroque and late-gothic church in the Old Town at Old Town Square. It was built between 1732-1737 by Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer on the site of a Gothic church from the 13th century.  Today the Czechoslovak Hussite Church uses the building is as a concert hall.]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 17:59:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/franz-kafka-museum/ Franz Kafka Museum is an unique space in the Lesser Town on the bank of the Vltava River. The exhibition features most of the first editions of Franz Kafka's works, correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Franz Kafka was born in Prague on 3 July 1883 and he was one of the most important figures in 20th century world literature. ]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 17:19:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/havelsky-market/ Havelský Market (Havelské tržiště) is the only preserved market place in Old Town dating back to 1232. It offers a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 16:24:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/czernin-garden/ The Czernin garden adjacent to the Czernin Palace was started in 1693 by the architect Francesco Caratti. The garden has 1.7 ha and from 2011 it has been open for public in the summer.]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 13:50:00 +0200 https://praguebestplaces.com/new-town-hall/ Construction of the New Town Hall started shortly after the founding of New Town by Charles IV in 1348. Over the centuries, it has been witness to many historic events, such as the first Prague Defenestration in 1419, which marked the beginning of the Hussite movement.]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 13:08:00 +0200