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Prague Attractions

Include These Attractions on Your Sightseeing Tour of Prague

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Prague attractions can be found around every corner of this visually stunning city.

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Otherwise, consider including these Prague attractions in your itinerary when you travel to Prague:

Old Town Square

Carriage Old Town PragueCC by Bogdan Migulski

Old Town Square is at the heart of Prague's Old Town.  A bustle of activity at any time of year, Old Town Square is a great place to hear some local music, purchase souvenirs, people watch, and take photos.

Old Town Prague

Jindrisska Tower PragueiStockphoto/kawisign
Beyond the square lies Prague's Old Town, where every nook and cranny is architecturally interesting. Packed with shops and eateries, Old Town is always busy.

Prague's Jewish Quarter

Ceremonial Hall, Jewish Quarter, PragueKeith Levitt © 2006
Located in Old Town, the Jewish Quarter is the former Jewish ghetto of Prague. Synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery can be found here, and tours are given of its important sites.

Charles Bridge

St. Ivo on Charles Bridge PragueiStockphoto/travelif

Prague's Charles Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that connects two parts of historic Prague. The bridge's story is entwined with the development of Prague, and its statues stand guard over the passage of time.

Prague Castle

Prague CastleKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com
Prague Castle sits atop Prague's Castle Hill. Prague Castle requires the better part of a day to explore fully, especially during the busiest tourist seasons, so plan ahead to make the most of your visit to one of Central Europe's largest castle complexes.

St. Vitus Cathedral

Third Courtyard of Prague CastleCC by ChrisYunker
St. Vitus Cathedral, located within the Prague Castle complex, is an enormous Gothic cathedral that houses art treasures and religious artifacts from throughout Prague's history. Its stained glass windows and cool interior will impress even the most stoic of travelers.

Prague's Loreto

Prague LoretoKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com
This Baroque pilgrimage site and can be found in Prague's Castle District. Part museum, part church, the Loreto is tied to the Bohemian tradition of Catholicism.

Prague's Castle District

Castle Square PragueKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com

The Castle District's main sight is Prague Castle, but Castle Square, churches, and palaces can be visited in this neighborhood. You'll also get splendid views of the city due to its high elevation.

Mala Strana

Church of St. Nicholas Mala StranaKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com

Mala Strana is the area found just below Prague's Castle District. Charming, winding streets are home to shops, restaurants, and cafes, and old palaces and churches regally withstand the progression of time.

Prague Monuments

Franz Kafka Monument PragueKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com
Prague's monuments can be found around the city. They offer insight into how people and events shaped the city throughout the centuries.

Prague's Squares

Male Namesti FountainKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com
Large and small, Prague's squares are prime locations for Prague sights, restaurants, and souvenir shopping. Each square has its own story, and evidence of those stories have been left behind as the city continues to grow.

Prague's Museums

Museum of Communism PragueKerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com
Fill an afternoon with one of Prague's museums, or escape the weather by wandering through an exhibition. Prague's museums can be found all over the city.

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