Prague is the magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, whose image has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava river for more than ten centuries. Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art.
It's a city of contrasts: Serene green isles in the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills are just steps away from the architectural treasures and bustling street life of the city center. Prague's atmosphere is both intimate and romantic, and quite impossible to forget once you visit.
During a walk through the city, you will quickly discover that the history of European architecture has left behind splendid representatives of its various periods and styles. There are Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist buildings, as well as various neo-historic styles and Art Nouveau.
Prague is intrinsically tied to the Vltava river and nobody could imagine Prague without its fifteen large bridges. Fourteen span the river Vltava, one bridges the vast Nusle valley. The oldest and the most valuable bridge was built in 1357 and bears the name of its founder, the Emperor Charles IV. The bridge has a length of 520 meters and is decorated with statues of 30 saints.
The city center is also characterized by narrow lanes, beautifully renovated houses and palaces. Many embassies are based there.
At the square of Hradčany (Castle Quarter) the Prague Castle is located, which consists, amongst others, of the historical monuments like the Old Royal Palace, the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Summer Palace and the St. George's Basilica.
The whole area of the Castle invites to a promenade, don’t miss the Royal Garden and the Golden Lane.
Prague is also a verdant city. The hills below the Prague Castle, for example, have been shaped by Baroque architects who combined splendid palatial buildings with beautiful formal gardens full of pavilions and arbors.
Further the Czech metropolis abounds in theatres, concerts and exhibition halls, museums and galleries.
Prague truly offers something for everyone, and each of its many faces has its own special charm.
Local Tourism Portal of Prague
