In Prague you will find
dozens of historic gates adorning aristocratic residences. Some of them are also part of the
historic city walls and
fortifications that have been preserved...
Prague offers an impressive number of
theaters and theater stages. Among the most famous from the historical and cultural point of view is surely the
National Theatre, whose magnigicent building can’t be overlooked...
Prague is a great
textbook of historical styles in one place. Illustratrative of varied artistic development are all the
historic buildings that have been preserved since the Middle Ages...
In Prague we would certainly count dozens of
galleries and exhibition halls. The exhibitions go through the centuries as well as art movements and styles. In Prague there is art for the lovers of old masters as well as for those fond of modern art movements...
Prague's history is closely interwoven with the history of the
castles, which are located on its territory. We will introduce in particular the most famous of them, the
Prague Castle, but we will also explore further, for example, the legendary
Vyšehrad fortress...
An interesting place to visit can be one of
Prague's planetarium or
observatory. They offer not only tours for schools, but also interactive exhibitions and projections that engage the general public...
Monasteries played a major role not only in the Middle Ages, when they enjoyed great attention and respect, but also in modern times when they were turned into libraries to retain valuable collections...
To music lovers Prague offers countless
concert halls and other
music scenes. One of the most famous is certainly the
Rudolfinum, in which the famous
Prague Spring festival traditionally takes place...
Although at first glance they aren‘t always easily recognizable, in Prague there still can be found
preserved mills, which played a significant economic role in the Middle Ages and Early Modern time...
Bridges arching the Vltava River in Prague not only serve as an important transport function, but also have the most interesting history and great artistic value. The most famous of them is the
Charles Bridge...
Noteworthy in Prague is also a wide range of different
technical monuments. We can admire some of them as historical exhibits, others still perform their function, for example, the
lock chambers on the Vltava River...
Prague is often referred to as the
"city of hundred spires". Just take a look around the city from one of the
towers or lookouts and this nickname will appear as more than justified...
