A Guide for Travelers to Prague
Known as the "golden city of spires," Prague in the Czech Republic has architectural splendors that span a thousand years. This page is your introduction to the Medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings you will see when you travel to Prague.Must-see Buildings in Prague:
- Prague Castle (Hradcany)
You may have seen this foreboding castle in the Tom Cruise film, Mission Impossible. Towering over the River Vltava, the castle is part of the Hradcany royal complex, where Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo facades form startling juxtapositions. - Astronomical Clock
Be sure to linger in the Old Town Square to watch the celebrated clock when it strikes the hour. - Archbishop's Palace
This Baroque Palace is like a course in architectural history.
Walking Tours in Prague:
Photo Galleries of Prague:
- Prague Photos
From your Guide to European Travel.
Favorite Quote About Prague:
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"Prague never lets you go... this dear little mother has sharp claws." -Franz Kafka
Travel Help for Prague:
- Where to Stay in Prague, from your Guide to Hotels
- Traveling in the Czech Republic, from your Guide to Eastern Europe.
- Honeymooning in Prague, from your Guide to Romantic Travel.
