Letna Park
A big park on the bluff above the river with the city’s finest view – and a huge, cheap beer garden where locals watch the sunset over the bridges. Bring friends and settle in.
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Lennon Wall
A wall in Mala Strana that became a canvas of Beatles lyrics and peace messages under Communism and is still repainted daily. A colourful, ever-changing free photo stop near the Charles Bridge.
Wenceslas Square
More grand boulevard than square, this is where modern Czech history played out – from 1968 to the 1989 Velvet Revolution. Today it’s a busy strip of shops, hotels and the National Museum at its head.
Old Town Square
The magnificent heart of old Prague – pastel facades, the twin Gothic towers of the Tyn church, the Jan Hus monument and the Astronomical Clock. Ringed by cafes and, in winter, a glorious Christmas market.
National Museum
The grand neo-Renaissance museum presiding over Wenceslas Square, beautifully restored, with natural history, Czech history and a magnificent domed pantheon. Worth it for the building as much as the collections.
Charles Bridge
The 14th-century stone bridge lined with baroque saints, linking the Old Town to Mala Strana beneath the castle. Mobbed by day – come at dawn or after dark to have its statues and lamplight almost to yourself.
Municipal House (Obecni dum)
Prague’s Art Nouveau masterpiece – a riot of mosaics, stained glass and Mucha murals, with the grand Smetana concert hall inside. Take a guided tour or catch a concert, and have coffee in the opulent cafe.
Strahov Monastery Library
A working monastery above the castle whose two dazzling baroque library halls – Theological and Philosophical – are among the most beautiful rooms in Europe. Peek in (viewed from the doorways), then enjoy the city view and monastery beer.
Petrin Lookout Tower
A little Eiffel-Tower lookalike crowning leafy Petrin Hill, reached by a fun funicular. Climb (or lift) to the top for one of the best panoramas over Prague’s spires and the castle.
Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
One of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarters – a moving cluster of historic synagogues and the extraordinary layered Old Jewish Cemetery. A combined ticket covers the Jewish Museum sites; visit thoughtfully.