Top 10 must visit places in Prague
Top 10 must visit places in Prague
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Know for its historic architecture, Prague is a beautiful city to visit! Here are the top 10 landmarks you have to visit while you’re in town. 👇
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Prague Castle
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The 20th century castle displays architecture from Roman-style to Gothic.
Fun fact: according to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world.
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Charles Bridge
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Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century.
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Old Town Square
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The most significant square of historical Prague, it was founded in the 12th century and has been witness to many historical events. In addition to the Old Town Hall and the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the square is dominated by the Baroque Church of St Nicholas, the Rococo Kinský Palace, the Gothic House at the Stone Bell and the monument to Jan Hus.
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Prague Metronome
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The Prague Metronome is a 75-foot-tall functioning metronome in Letná Park, overlooking the Vltava River and the city center of Prague. It was erected in 1991, on the plinth left vacant by the demolition in the spring of 1963 of an enormous monument to former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. It is now a popular hangout spot with panoramic views & weekly events.
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Dancing House
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The "Dancing House" is set on a property of great historical significance. Its site was the location of a house destroyed by the U.S. bombing of Prague in 1945.
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Petrin Tower
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Petrin Tower was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower (at a ratio of 1:5). It is 58.70 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. The view from its top overlooks not only the whole city, but on a clear day you can see nearly all of Bohemia.
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St. Nicholas Church
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The most famous Baroque church in Prague is also one of the most valuable Baroque buildings north of the Alps. The dome has an impressive diameter of 20 m, and the interior height to the top of the lantern is over 49 m, making it the highest interior in Prague. It is also an outstanding example of high Baroque decoration. Concerts are held in the church year-round on the historic organ dating to the 18th century.
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Národní Muzeum
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The National Museum is the largest museum in the Czech Republic. It covers a range of disciplines and collecting fields from the natural sciences to specialized areas of the social sciences. It brings together collections of materials documenting the development of nature, and the history and prehistory of both Czech and foreign origins. The museum's exhibits are located in a number of buildings around Prague. The National Museum also organizes a range of cultural and educational programs.
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National Theatre
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The National Theatre is the Czech Republic's representative stage, built with funds from a nationwide collection and first opened in 1881, and for the second time in 1883 after a devastating fire. Visit drama, opera and ballet performances together with beautiful spaces unforgettable theater experience.
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Waldstein Garden
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This strictly geometrically designed early Baroque garden was created in parallel with the construction of the Wallenstein Palace from 1623 to 1629. At first sight, one's eyes are drawn to the massive sala pavilion, which at the time of its construction was unprecedented, and an artificial cave with stalactites (grotto). In summer the garden is the venue for concerts and theatrical performances.
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23-year-old female traveler currently living in Vancouver, BC Canada. I have also lived in Japan, Czech Republic, Spain, and Ecuador. All my guides are created from personal experience, feel free to contact me personally for any questions you may have. Happy Travels!
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