Prague Attractions - The Top 10 Most Popular Sights

The Golden City, the Paris of the East - Prague has many nicknames.

However, the city is more than just a romantic getaway and a hub of numerous Baroque buildings. In Prague, you walk in the footsteps of many writers and artists, discover traditional Czech cuisine, and witness some of the most beautiful sights in Europe.

The long history of Prague is reflected in many streets and neighborhoods, such as the Old Town. For art and music lovers, there are numerous exhibitions and music clubs in the cultural city of the year 2000.

Bars, cafés, and views of the Vltava River make Prague one of the most romantic cities in Europe and one of the most sought-after destinations for city travelers from around the world.

We present to you the top 10 Prague sights you must see and give you tips on where to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

The landmark of Prague and a must for every visitor is a stroll across the Charles Bridge.

It connects the Old Town with the Lesser Town and is one of the oldest stone bridges in all of Europe. It was built in the 14th century and quickly made Prague a significant trading hub.

The sculptures, particularly popular among tourists, were not present at the inauguration of the bridge and were added later. The originals are now located in the National Museum. The sculptures you can see today on the bridge are faithful replicas that have been gradually made and installed here since 1965.

In high season, around 30,000 pedestrians walk across the sacred bridge daily.

Tip: Be sure to visit the illuminated Charles Bridge at dawn or in the evening.

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Our Spot 2 of Prague attractions is also a must-see for every city traveler. The Old Town of Prague not only houses several attractions, but there are also many affordable restaurants, cafés, and shops.

In the oldest part of the city, traces of the former trading era and the time as a residence city can still be found. The most famous Prague attractions are located at the Old Town Square (our Spot 3), including St. Gallus Church and the Carolinum.

The coronation route takes you from the Old Town through the small Karlsgasse to the Charles Bridge. Close to the Old Town is also Prague's Jewish Quarter, Josefov.

Did you know? At the corner of Karpfengasse/Enge Gasse was the birthplace of Franz Kafka, which remained until 1902.

You can best discover the diverse Old Town of Prague along the Old Town Square.

The Old Town Market Square covers 9,000 square meters and attracts primarily strollers and tourists. Surrounding the Old Town Hall, which is located here, are numerous Renaissance and Baroque buildings with colorful and intricately decorated facades.

The Týn Church and the House of the Stone Bell are also worth a visit.

In the heart of the square stands the Jan Hus Memorial, who served as the rector of Charles University in Prague. Look around and you will also discover the House 'At the Unicorn', where a group of Jewish intellectuals, including Franz Kafka, regularly met.

On the other side of the city lies our Spot 4 of Prague attractions - Prague Castle. It overlooks the Hradčany district and is the largest closed castle area in the world.

After a strenuous ascent, you are first rewarded with a view over the rooftops of Prague. Within the castle area, further attractions await you: three castle courtyards, chapels, and a large garden.

At the ticket center, you can purchase various tickets and visit all or only selected parts of the castle complex, depending on your time and mood.

Part of the castle is the nearby Golden Lane, also known as Alchemist's Lane. Not only was artificial gold created here at the emperor's behest, but Franz Kafka also worked here in his sister's house on some of his works between 1916 and 1917.

Tip: If you visit Prague Castle, plan a stop at the Honorary Square in front of the castle. The ceremonial changing of the guard takes place here at noon.

Wenceslas Square, near the National Museum, is over 700 meters long. Due to its length and the many shops along the square, it feels more like a boulevard. Tourists love the numerous cafés and bars that have settled in the Baroque buildings. In the Middle Ages, horse markets took place here.

At the upper end of the square stands the unmistakable Wenceslas Monument from 1912. Besides Wenceslas, the four patron saints: Ludmilla, Prokop, Agnes, and Adalbert are also modeled. Like many famous Prague sights, visiting the square is free. Our Spot 5 of Prague attractions: Wenceslas Square.

The Old Town Hall is located, as its name suggests, in the Old Town Square. The Gothic-style building, with its distinctive round and pointed arch windows, was built in the late 14th century.

Every day, hundreds gather in front of the building in the southeast corner of the square. Especially the astronomical clock (Orloj) is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Prague.

It was completed at the end of the 15th century, but its dial dates back to 1410. The sun, moon hands, and zodiac signs make the clock special. On the hour, you can watch the movement of the hands. Moving figures were only added to the clock in the 17th century.

Tip: The rest of the town hall is also impressive: statues, decorative gables, and column figures align around the Gothic building. But especially the view from the town hall tower in the middle of the Old Town is fantastic.

Hradčany refers to the entire district surrounding Prague Castle.

Next to the dominating castle, the other buildings on the castle hill are also noteworthy. Numerous gardens, a Capuchin monastery, and the Loreto Square are particularly popular with visitors. On the latter lie the Loreto Chapel and the Santa Casa. There are also fountains and an old treasury.

Around the castle, you will also find some restaurants and cafés inviting you to linger.

Tip: If you want to see the entire city from above, take the cable car to the highest point in Prague, the Petřín Lookout Tower, which is often referred to as a smaller Eiffel Tower.

Another district of Prague is the Lesser Town, which was mainly a residence for the nobility in the 18th century. It lies at the foot of Hradčany and Prague Castle.

Here, along with numerous magnificent churches, there is also the Hunger Wall from 1362, which was intended to reinforce the fortifications around the castle and the Lesser Town.

You will also find St. Nicholas Church here, whose 79-meter high tower offers breathtaking views over Prague.

A bit further down, towards Charles Bridge, there is a small bookstore with numerous books in English, Czech, and German, Shakespeare and Sons.