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MUST VISIT ATTRACTIONS
Prague’s most popular attraction.
Which is the largest castle in the world? The one in Prague of course! You can wander around its courtyards, palaces, museums and garden all day long and whilst doing so, admire the overwhelming beauty of a place which has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for a thousand years.
The Best Way to get: take a tram 22 from Narodni Trida. Tram stop you need PRAZSKY HRAD
Less queue and you dont need to climb stairs
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城堡區
Prague’s most popular attraction.
Which is the largest castle in the world? The one in Prague of course! You can wander around its courtyards, palaces, museums and garden all day long and whilst doing so, admire the overwhelming beauty of a place which has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for a thousand years.
The Best Way to get: take a tram 22 from Narodni Trida. Tram stop you need PRAZSKY HRAD
Less queue and you dont need to climb stairs
St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and the most important temple in Prague. Apart from religious services, coronations of Czech kings and queens also took place here. The cathedral is a place of burial of several patron saints, sovereigns, noblemen and archbishops.
Entrance tickets:
https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors/tickets
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聖維多主教座堂
48/2 III. nádvoříSt. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and the most important temple in Prague. Apart from religious services, coronations of Czech kings and queens also took place here. The cathedral is a place of burial of several patron saints, sovereigns, noblemen and archbishops.
Entrance tickets:
https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors/tickets
This 14th-century bridge is flanked by three towers and decorated with 30 Baroque statues, mostly representing saints. The 621-meter-long pedestrian bridge is one of the most photographed sights in Prague and is often home to artists and artisans selling their craft.
Charles Bridge
Karlův mostThis 14th-century bridge is flanked by three towers and decorated with 30 Baroque statues, mostly representing saints. The 621-meter-long pedestrian bridge is one of the most photographed sights in Prague and is often home to artists and artisans selling their craft.
The medieval center of Prague – once a thriving market center – is one of most visited sights in Prague. The square is home to the Astronomical Clock, the Old New Synagogue, the Rococo Kinský Palace and many other impressive buildings. Prague’s largest Christmas market is held here every December and there are many cafés and restaurants spread throughout the surrounding cobblestone streets.
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老城廣場
Staroměstské náměstíThe medieval center of Prague – once a thriving market center – is one of most visited sights in Prague. The square is home to the Astronomical Clock, the Old New Synagogue, the Rococo Kinský Palace and many other impressive buildings. Prague’s largest Christmas market is held here every December and there are many cafés and restaurants spread throughout the surrounding cobblestone streets.
This 63-meter-tall steel tower located at the top of Petřín Hill has one of the best observation platforms in town. This Eiffel-tower look-alike is particularly beautiful at night.
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貝特琳山塔
633 Petřínské sadyThis 63-meter-tall steel tower located at the top of Petřín Hill has one of the best observation platforms in town. This Eiffel-tower look-alike is particularly beautiful at night.
One of the original city gates, the Powder Tower dates back to the 15th century. It was renamed “Powder Tower” beginning in the 17th century because it was then used to store gunpowder. The tower houses a photographic exhibition of historical towers in Prague and has a viewing platform at the top, which can be reached after climbing 186 steps.
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火藥塔
5 nám. RepublikyOne of the original city gates, the Powder Tower dates back to the 15th century. It was renamed “Powder Tower” beginning in the 17th century because it was then used to store gunpowder. The tower houses a photographic exhibition of historical towers in Prague and has a viewing platform at the top, which can be reached after climbing 186 steps.
Prague’s Astronomical Clock dates back to 1410. While it was partially destroyed during WWII, it has since been restored to its former glory. The clock is the oldest astronomical clock in the world still functioning. Located in Old Town Square, the clock not only tells the time but also the phases of the sun and moon and the movement of the planets in the sky.
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Astronomical Clock Apartment
607 Týnská uličkaPrague’s Astronomical Clock dates back to 1410. While it was partially destroyed during WWII, it has since been restored to its former glory. The clock is the oldest astronomical clock in the world still functioning. Located in Old Town Square, the clock not only tells the time but also the phases of the sun and moon and the movement of the planets in the sky.
Prague’s home to the best opera, drama and ballet, this 19th-century marvel is worth a visit – and even more worthy if you can get tickets to one of the performances hosted here. The original building was heavily damaged by a fire in 1881, just a few months after its opening. It was then reconstructed and reopened in 1883.
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National Theater
2 NárodníPrague’s home to the best opera, drama and ballet, this 19th-century marvel is worth a visit – and even more worthy if you can get tickets to one of the performances hosted here. The original building was heavily damaged by a fire in 1881, just a few months after its opening. It was then reconstructed and reopened in 1883.
One of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Prague, the church has presided over Old Town Square since the 1300s. Prague’s oldest pipe organ is housed here.
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天主教堂
Staroměstské náměstíOne of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Prague, the church has presided over Old Town Square since the 1300s. Prague’s oldest pipe organ is housed here.
Affectionately named “Fred and Ginger,” the Dancing House is a double structure (resembling a dancing couple) built in New Baroque style. The structures, which are a mix of wavy concrete panels and glass, house a restaurant and an observation deck with great views of the Vltava River.
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跳舞的房子
6 Jiráskovo nám.Affectionately named “Fred and Ginger,” the Dancing House is a double structure (resembling a dancing couple) built in New Baroque style. The structures, which are a mix of wavy concrete panels and glass, house a restaurant and an observation deck with great views of the Vltava River.
Czechia’s largest museum is home to major collections of minerals, zoological specimens, historical items connected to the history of Czechoslovakia, and an impressive number of ethnographic items. The main museum building is located at the top of Wenceslas Square, but there are several smaller buildings spread throughout the city and focusing on specific topics.
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國立博物館
68 Václavské nám.Czechia’s largest museum is home to major collections of minerals, zoological specimens, historical items connected to the history of Czechoslovakia, and an impressive number of ethnographic items. The main museum building is located at the top of Wenceslas Square, but there are several smaller buildings spread throughout the city and focusing on specific topics.
Naplavka is a riverbank area that has become Prague’s hipster hangout. From weekend farmer’s markets to food festivals to live music, this is one of Prague’s most happening spots year round. During the warmer months, there’s also a Saturday flea market on top of a boat here.
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Náplavka
NáplavkaNaplavka is a riverbank area that has become Prague’s hipster hangout. From weekend farmer’s markets to food festivals to live music, this is one of Prague’s most happening spots year round. During the warmer months, there’s also a Saturday flea market on top of a boat here.
Located right under Charles Bridge, Kampa Island is home to a museum of modern art, David Černý’s giant sculptures of crawling babies, and the Werich Villa, the former home of Czech actor Jan Werich. The Lennon Wall – a memorial wall where everybody is allowed to add words or art – is also located here. The artificial Devil’s Stream canal cuts through the island and allows for short but picturesque boat rides.
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Kampa Island
Located right under Charles Bridge, Kampa Island is home to a museum of modern art, David Černý’s giant sculptures of crawling babies, and the Werich Villa, the former home of Czech actor Jan Werich. The Lennon Wall – a memorial wall where everybody is allowed to add words or art – is also located here. The artificial Devil’s Stream canal cuts through the island and allows for short but picturesque boat rides.
A large park along the Vltava River, Letná is home to Prague’s most famous beer garden, as well as a giant metronome and Europe’s oldest functioning carousel. A popular place for picnics, the park also hosts several music festivals throughout the year.
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Letna 公園
A large park along the Vltava River, Letná is home to Prague’s most famous beer garden, as well as a giant metronome and Europe’s oldest functioning carousel. A popular place for picnics, the park also hosts several music festivals throughout the year.
Actually a boulevard despite its name, Wenceslas Square is one of Prague’s most popular shopping streets. Wenceslas Monument, at the top of the street, is a popular meeting point and the place where Czechoslovakia’s proclamation of independence was read in 1918.
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Wenceslas Square Terraces
841 Václavské nám.Actually a boulevard despite its name, Wenceslas Square is one of Prague’s most popular shopping streets. Wenceslas Monument, at the top of the street, is a popular meeting point and the place where Czechoslovakia’s proclamation of independence was read in 1918.
Often named as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, this Baroque library dates back to the 18th century and houses over 20,000 books. Just as famous as the books are the beautiful original frescoes adorning the walls and the antique astronomical clocks.
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Klementina
5 KřižovnickáOften named as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, this Baroque library dates back to the 18th century and houses over 20,000 books. Just as famous as the books are the beautiful original frescoes adorning the walls and the antique astronomical clocks.
Once considered an eyesore, the 216-meter-tall TV tower became an iconic part of Prague thanks to the addition of giant sculptures created by famous Czech sculptor David Černý’s – you can see three of the babies up close if you visit Kampa Island. The tower has a restaurant – famous for its breakfast and cocktails – at the top. The tower is also famous for being home to a one-room hotel that you can book all to yourself to enjoy incredible views of Prague.
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日日昌電視塔
1 Mahlerovy sadyOnce considered an eyesore, the 216-meter-tall TV tower became an iconic part of Prague thanks to the addition of giant sculptures created by famous Czech sculptor David Černý’s – you can see three of the babies up close if you visit Kampa Island. The tower has a restaurant – famous for its breakfast and cocktails – at the top. The tower is also famous for being home to a one-room hotel that you can book all to yourself to enjoy incredible views of Prague.