My Prague Travel Guide 1

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My Prague Travel Guide (1)
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Day 1, Thursday, November 17 2016
09:30 National Technical
Museum
The focus here is on Czech technology including
transportation, astronomy and media
12:15 St. Vitus Cathedral

A Gothic church within the Prague Castle complex
13:10 Church of St. Nicholas

Hailed as Prague's greatest Baroque church, exquisite art,
frescoes and statues
14:05 Charles Bridge

1357 Pedestrian bridge crosses the Vltava connecting Old
Town and Prague Castle
14:50 Wenceslas Square

Main square of the New Town with famous equestrian statue
of St. Wenceslas
16:10 National Museum

14 million items on display representing a wide range of
subjects
09:30 National Technical Museum
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 15 mins
Founded in 1908, this is the largest and most impressive technology museum in the Czech Republic with
more than one million artifacts out of which 40,000 are displayed at a time and tell the story of the history of
technology in the Czech Republic. It is located in proximity to the large Letna plain and is very easily
accessible from the city center.
Start your visit at the large Transport Hall where you can learn about the history of motorized vehicles in the
Czech Republic such as cars, planes, trains, motorbikes and even boats using astonishing exhibits.
From there you should continue to the Astronomy Hall in which you can find various astronomy instruments
starting as early as the 16th century. These are displayed along some related original maps and documents.
Besides those two impressive exhibition halls, you can learn about the evolvement of radio and television as
well about the golden age of the railway.
Address: Kosteln 1320/42, 170 00

Praha-Holeovice
Phone Number: 220-399-111
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Friday - 9 am - 5.30
pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm, Closed on
Monday
Web: www.ntm.cz
Transportation: Tram - 1, 8, 25, or 26 from
Hradcansk metro to Letensk nmest
12:15 St. Vitus Cathedral
Visit Duration: 45 mins
2.4 KM, 28 minutes walking from National Technical Museum
While in Prague, one of the must-see sites is the beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral originally called St Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St.
Adalbert Cathedral. The cathedral is located on the hilltop overlooking the city within the Prague Castle Complex. The complex
itself is like a small town with a number of exquisite buildings, gardens and courtyards. The palace complex is the oldest in the
world and was established in 880 and took 700 years to complete. The grand cathedral was where royals had their weddings,
christenings and burials and until 1836 the Kings of Bohemia were coronated here. There is so much to see within the Palace
complex that many walk right by the cathedral but it has a lot to offer.
From the outside the austere Gothic architecture bears witness to the importance of this building as the country's largest and
most important church. The church houses the tombs of Bohemian kings and rulers of the Holy Roman Empire. The cathedral
covers an area of 124 meters X 60 meters and the tallest tower reaches 96.5 meters into the sky while the front tower is 82
meters high and the arch of the entrance is 33.2 meters high.
Duke Wenceslas I first commissioned the construction of a Romanesque domed rotunda on the site of a former pagan temple.
Address: III. ndvo? 48/2, 119 01 Praha 1,
When the Bishopric of Prague was established in 1060 construction began on a two towered, triple-naved cathedral. In 1344 the
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Bishopric became an archbishopric and under Charles IV renovations began to turn the cathedral in to a grand coronation
Phone Number: (+420) 224 372 434
church and home for the religious relics of the kingdom. Construction proceeded slowly with intricate woodcarvings, sculptures,
Admission: Part of the Prague Castle
and gothic architectural elements being added. Attempts to finally complete the building during the 15 th century left the
Opening Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm (on Sundays
cathedral with renaissance and baroque architectural elements as well as the Gothic. The final addition to the cathedral came in
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the 1920s when sculpture Vojtech Sucharda refined the faade; the Rose Window was added and painter Alfons Mucha
completed the windows in the north part of the nave. Web: www.katedralasvatehovita.cz/en
Transportation: Tram No. 22 (Prask hrad)
Highlights of the St. Vitus Cathedral
Bell Tower The main spire or clock tower houses the largest church bell in Eastern Europe. Climbing the 287 steps of
the bell tower is possible in good weather when you can get magnificent views across the city.
St. Wenceslas Chapel The chapel was built above the grave of St. Wenceslas and the walls are covered with frescoes
and highlighted with 1,300 precious stones.
Triforium A 14 meters high arcade encircles the church and contains 21 busts of Charles IV and other royals and
clergy. The portraits here were created in the 14 th century.
Windows See the stain glass windows in the Chancel, the beautiful Cyril and Methodius window and the Rose Window
above the church entrance.
Royal Crypt Take the stairs down to the crypt with a vaulted ceiling. Here you'll see the tombs of Bohemian royals as
well as what remains of the original 10 th century rotunda built during Wenceslas I's reign.
Tourist Tips when Visiting St. Vitus Cathedral
Reach St. Vitus Cathedral on tram #22 or #23 from the Malostranska metro station and exit at the Prazsky hrad stop.
Alternatively climb the old royal steps from the same metro station. The cathedral is open from November to February from 9am
to 4pm and on Sundays from
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architecture, art and sculpture you need to buy a ticket for either the long (CZK 350) or short (CZK 250) tour of the palace
complex buildings which includes the cathedral. Tickets can be bought at the Prague Castle Information Centers and the tickets
are good for 2 days.
13:10 Church of St. Nicholas
0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from St. Vitus Cathedral
The Church of St. Nicholas located in Lesser Town Square in Prague is a 70 meters (230 ft) dome that was
built between 1704 and 1755 by the famous architect Christoph Dientzenhofer.
The church is a great example for a fine high Baroque church with a fascinating exterior and interior design
made of many wall paintings and some extremely delicate sculpture works such as the statues you can see
just below the dome that are the work of Ignc Franz Platzer, also known for the fighting giants statues that
can be seen at the Prague Castle.
Mozart has played in the same Organ that exists until today in the Church when he visited Prague in 1787.
Address: Malostransk nm?st, 118 00 Praha 1

- Mal Strana
Admission: 70 CZK for adults, 35 CZK fot
students. Concerts cost up to 500 CZK
Opening Hours: everyday 9:00am-5:00pm
(4:00pm in winter)
Web: www.psalterium.cz
Transportation: Metro - Line A to Malostransk
14:05 Charles Bridge
0.7 KM, 10 minutes walking from Church of St. Nicholas
Once the most important bridge for commerce, the Charles Bridge in Prague is still very important, but now it
is primarily significant for tourism. This beautiful cobblestone bridge is lined with intricate statues and lamp
posts on either side. It crosses the river Vltava to the Prague Castle, and was named for King Charles IV who
commissioned its building. The view from this bridge of both the city skyline and the river below it are
stunning. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to walk across the bridge as it is now a pedestrian road.
Musicians, street performers, artists and other vendors line the street during the busiest times of the day. The
quietest times are early morning and late evening. This is a dont miss spot in Prague.
14:50 Wenceslas Square
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 15 mins
1.3 KM, 17 minutes walking from Charles Bridge
Situated in the middle of Prague, this square is known for celebrations, public gatherings and shopping.
Wenceslas Square is located just a few minutes of walk from the old town square. In the past the place was a
Horse market, later it became the center of business and cultural activities. It got its name after the Saint
Wenceslas, who was a saint of Bohemia. The Wenceslas Square is a renowned world heritage site, which
attracts millions of tourists every year.
It is called as a square but it actually looks like a long rectangle. You can find a large number of clubs,
restaurants and bars in Wenceslas square and this is a good place for shopping with many of the major
brands are available here. The foundation of the square was laid out by Charles IV, in 1348. The square is
60m wide, while its length is 750m. The square is known for public gatherings, as it can hold more than 400,
000 people at a time.
Other than the Statue of St. Wenceslas on the horseback, there are two more plaques, which are installed in
Address: Wenceslas Square, 110 00 Prague 1,
the memory of those people, who were killed in the communist era. The national museum and Prague State
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Opera are two other renowned places in the square.
Transportation: Metro - lines A & C (Muzeum),
It is really easy to approach the Wenceslas square as metro bus and trams has stations in this square. If you
lines A & B (Mustek), trams 3, 9, 14, 24, 51, 52,
are looking for a vibrant colorful night life in Prague nothing is better than Wenceslas square. You can eat all
54, 55, 56, 58 (Vaclavske Namesti)
kinds of foods here and the place holds a lot of festivities for the tourists.
16:10 National Museum
0.4 KM, 7 minutes walking from Wenceslas Square
On the south-east corner of the Wenceslas Square, in a neo-renaissance building built in the late 1880 you
can find the National Museum. The museum keeps a permanent collection of natural scientific and historical
collections related to the Czech Repubic spanning from various statuses and up to minerals, rocks, and
meteorites.
The building itself which is most probably more exiting then the exhibits inside it was designed by Prague
architect Josef Schulz and was opened to the public in 1893.
While writing this article, the National Museum main building in Wenceslas Square is closed for reconstruction
so you should check the website before paying a visit.
Address: Vinohradsk 612/1, 110 00 Prague 1

Admission: 200 CZK for adults, 140 CZK for
students, free for children (under 6). free for
everyone 1st Mon of each month
Opening Hours: Summer everyday 10am-6pm.
Winter everyday 9am-5pm
Web: www.nm.cz
Transportation: Metro - Line A or C to Muzeum
station
Day 2, Friday, November 18 2016
11:45 National Theater
A landmark structure, 1881, created by renowned designers
and artists
12:55 Prague Castle

Looking down on the city, seat of Bohemian kings with
exquisite church, halls
16:30 Prague Zoo

A unique zoo hosting a rich collection of species
11:45 National Theater
This golden-crowned landmark, one of the most significant cultural institutions in Prague is the National
Theater, Completed in 1881 which symbolized the greatness of the Czech culture.
Overlooking the Vltava River, the building is designed using late Renaissance motifs usually found in northern
Italy and hosts today three different ensembles opera, drama and ballet.
Some of Czech well-known artists at the time such as Mikol Ale and Frantiek enek were hired to
create the splendid interior design with its sculptures.
Check out the website before you come if you are interested in a guided tour to learn about the schedule. It is
also possible to get tickets for one of the performances that often take place here.
Address:
Phone Number: 224-901-506 (guided tours),
224-901-448 (box office)
Web: www.narodni-divadlo.cz
Transportation - Metro - Line B to Nrodn
trda:
12:55 Prague Castle
2.0 KM, 26 minutes walking from National Theater
On a hilltop west of the Vltava River, resided what is perceived by many as Pragues number one tourist
attraction the Prague Castle.
What is called The Prague Castle is actually a huge complex of buildings connected by internal courtyards
and built throughout the last 1000 years. It therefore provides a great opportunity to visit, in a relatively small
location many architectural styles of the last millennium.
An exploration of the castle can take anything between half a day and a full day, depending on how well you
want to explore it. The main sights within the Castle are St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, the Royal
Palace, the Powder Tower, and of course the Golden Lane in which Frantz Kafka used to live for a while.
If you are interested in doing a little climb up the road, you can certainly walk up directly to the castle from
Charles Bridge. Alternatively, it is also possible to use metro line A to Malostransk followed by tram no. 22
north (two stops) to "Prazsk hrad".
Address: Prask hrad, 119 08 Praha 1, Czech
Republic
Phone Number: (+420) 224 373 368
Admission: 70-350 CZK based on the buildings
you are interested to visit
Opening Hours: Prague Castle Courtyards:
summer - 5:00am-midnight, winter -
6:00am-11:00pm. Buildings Interiors: summer -
9:00am-5:00pm, winter - 9:00am-4:00pm.
Changing of the Guard: hourly 6:00am-23:00pm
Web:
www.hrad.cz/en/prazsky_hrad/navsteva_hradu.shtml
Transportation: Metro - line A (Malostranska)
then tram 22 to Prazsky Hrad or Pohorelec.
16:30 Prague Zoo
5.3 KM, 52 minutes by transit from Prague Castle
Not far from the center of the Czech capital, Pragues zoological garden is set in a unique varied landscape
found on the banks of the Vltava River. Opened in 1931, it has worked its way up to become one of the
worlds most prestigious zoological gardens. Today, it is the Czech Republics second-most-visited tourist
destination after Prague Castle.
On Prague Zoos grounds, you will find a rich collection of species from across the globe, and have the
possibility to explore 12 unique pavilions and over 150 exhibits. Children will be thrilled to visit the Bororo
Reserve play area, ride the chairlift, minitram or minitrain, and see the Childrens Zoo. Complementing all this
is an immensely rich year-round event program, which packs even more experiences into your visit with the
zoos animals and makes it more engaging overall.
Address: U Trojskho zmku 3/120, 171 00
Praha 7, Czech Republic
One of Prague Zoos major long-term missions is the conservation of endangered species. Not only does
Admission: Adults CZK 200, Families (2 adults +
Prague Zoo breed them and manage studbooks, it also strives to help endangered animal species back in 2 children aged 3 to 15 years) CZK 600, Children
their homelands and even returns some of the zoo-born animals to the wild. Two crowns out of every 3-15 CZK 150, Free for children 3 and under
entrance to the Zoo go towards conservation projects such as the return of Przewalskis horses to the Opening Hours: Jan-Feb 9am-4pm, March
steppes of Mongolia, gorilla conservation in Africa, gharial conservation in India, or efforts to help Europes 9am-5pm, April-May 9am-6pm, June-August
vulture populations. 9am-9pm, Sept-Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Dec 9am-4pm
When you visit Prague Zoo, you are in for a whole host of extraordinary experiences, moreover you are
helping in giving endangered species a helping hand!
Day 3, Saturday, November 19 2016
10:15 Petrn Hill
Park-covered hill overlooking the city, topped with a
miniature Eiffel Tower
12:50 Sternberk Palac

14th-18th century European art on display in a beautiful
palace
14:05 Lennon Wall

A graffiti wall inspired by John Lennon where people can
express their views
14:50 Old Town Square

The heart of the city, site of historic buildings and the
astronomical clock
16:15 St. Agnes Convent

A former convent, Prague's oldest Gothic building now
displaying exhibitions
10:15 Petrn Hill
Petrin Hill offers stunning sights, gorgeous gardens and some fun attractions like the miniature Eiffel Tower.
Petrin Hill is located at the center of Prague and rises about 130m above the Vltava Rivers left bank. The hill
is covered with numerous parks, which is considered as the most favorite recreational area for Pragues
inhabitants. It is featured in the early short story of Franz Kafka, which is called Description of a Struggle. It
was also mentioned in the novel of Milan Kundera, which is entitled The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Visiting Petrin Hill may require climbing a little bit as it is located at Pragues high point. It may therefore take
about thirty minutes to walk just to reach its top but it is guarantee that you will enjoy the views while climbing
up.
Address: Pet?nsk sady, 110 00 Prague 1

students, free for children (under 6)
Opening Hours: Jan-Mar Sat-Sun
10:00am-5:00pm. Apr everyday 10:00am-7:00pm.
Summer everyday 10:00am-10:00pm. Oct
everyday 10:00am-6:00pm. Nov-Dec Sat-Sun
10:00am-5:00pm
Web: www.pis.cz
Transportation: Tram: 12, 20, or 22 to jezd,
then ride the funicular to the top
12:50 Sternberk Palac / Sternberg Palace
Visit Duration: 1 hour
1.3 KM, 22 minutes walking from Petrn Hill
Part of the National Gallery and most probably its most important part is the gallery which is located at the
Sternberk Palace. The Palace can be found very close to the Prague Castles main gate. The gallery holds an
impressive collection of European artists from the last few hundred years. You will find here works of
Rembrandt, El Greco and Goya alongside Van Dyck and others.
Address: Hrad?ansk nm?st 15, 110 00 Praha

1 - Hrad?any
students, free for children (under 6)
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm
Web: www.ngprague.cz
Transportation: Metro - Line A to Malostransk
14:05 Lennon Wall
1.1 KM, 14 minutes walking from Sternberk Palac
The John Lennon Wall, or Lennon Wall, is located near the Prague French Embassy. The wall is filled with
Lennon inspired graffiti, art and Beatles song lyrics. Police have attempted to paint over the wall several times
over the years, but the wall is always re-painted with the Lennon-inspired art and words.
The Lennon Wall was created after he was shot in 1980. Before his death Lennon was an inspiration to
Czech youth, as he songs of freedom and independence. Both constructs werent available in Czech, and
people were jailed and/or fined for playing Beatles music or Lennon music. After his death in 1980, this wall
near the river had a mural of Lennon painted onto it. This and graffiti were repeatedly painted over by
authorities, but Czech youths continued to repaint the wall with Lennon images and words.
The Lennon Wall is credited with helping to start the Velvet Revolution. The Velvet Revolution, which was
non-violent stand against Communism. The Communist regime in Prague fell in 1989. In 1998 the wall had to Address: Velkop?evorsk nm?st, 118 00
be reconstructed, and the only early art still left on the wall is that of a picture of a yellow submarine. Praha, Czech Republic
Admission: Free
The Lennon Wall is located at Velkoprevorske Namesti, Mala Strana, and can be best viewed close up. Youll
need at least an hour to look at the words and pictures on the wall. There are many nearby shops that sell
postcards and books with pictures from the wall.
Visit the wall during the daylight, as at night the visual works are difficult to see.
14:50 Old Town Square
1.3 KM, 17 minutes walking from Lennon Wall
At the heart of Pragues Old Town, this majestic and extremely popular by tourists square with its colorful
baroque houses is located just between the famous Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge. The square
presents several architectural styles such as gothic of the Tn Church or baroque architecture of the St.
Nicholas Church. Many tourists come here to see the medieval Astronomical Clock built on top of the Towns
Hall that provides a musical show every hour from 8:00 Am to 8:00 PM. The Astronomical Clock, which now
proudly symbolizes Prague, was originally build in 1410 which makes it the oldest working astronomical clock
in the world. The various signs on the clock stand for the phases of the moon, the seasons and also for some
of the Christian holidays.
You may want to climb up to the Old Town Hall's tower to get a magnificent view of Staromestsk nmest but
keep in mind that the climb may be challenging as the steps are quite narrow and steep. If youre not fit for
that, taking the elevator may be a good alternative.
Address: Old Town Square 1, 110 00 Praha 1,
As a day visit is a must, you may want to return at night time if only to have a look at the baroque buildings as
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they are lighted by the towers of the Tn church.
Admission: to tower 100 CZK for adults. 50 CZK
for students, children (under 10), and seniors
Opening Hours: Mar-Oct Mon 11:00am-6:00pm,
Tue-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm. Nov-Feb Mon
11:00am-5:00pm, Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
Web: www.pis.cz
Transportation: Metro - Line A to Staromestsk
16:15 St. Agnes Convent
0.6 KM, 8 minutes walking from Old Town Square
Located in Star Mesto , in an impressive complex of Gothic buildings dating back to the 13th century you
can find the National Gallery's collection of medieval and Czech Gothic art. Located between Parzsk and
Revolucn streets near the river, St. Agnes Convent is Prague's earliest Gothic style buildings. The church
was established in the 13th century by St. Agnes of Bohemia, the sister of Wenceslas the first.
Address: Anesk 811/12, 110 00 Prague 1

Admission: 150 CZK for adults, 80 CZK children
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm
Web: www.ngprague.cz
Day 4, Sunday, November 20 2016
09:45 Vyehrad
A fortress that is an important historical monument in Prague
11:40 Dvork Museum

Museum with personal objects and items related to
composer Antonin Dvorak
12:55 Dancing House

Unusual building by Gehry and Milunic, resembling Fred and
Ginger dancing
13:50 Jewish Quarter

Josefov, once the Jewish ghetto with many surviving historic
buildings
14:50 Old-New Synagogue

Medieval Gothic synagogue and home of the Golem of
Prague
15:55 Palac Kinsk

The Rococo Kinsky Palace houses a National Gallery art
museum
16:55 Tn Church
The twin towers of this church on the Old Town square stand
out on the skyline
09:45 Vyehrad
One of the most important historical monuments in Prague is the Vyehrad. This awe-inspiring fortress on a rocky cliff above the
river Vltava is a sight to behold, with its Gothic towers of the Church of St. Peter and Paul. This was the home of Vratislav II, the
first King of Bohemia back in the 11 th century. While the entire structure is not intact you will find the remains of quite a few
buildings of Vyehrad.
There are quite a few structures to see when you are at Vyehrad. Explore the numerous exhibits at the Vyehrad Gallery.
There are quite a few permanent exhibits to check out when you are here. Visit the park area and explore the numerous hidden
treasures there. These include the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Martin and the Neo-Gothic church of St. Peter and Paul, among
other things. You will also find the national cemetery Slavin. Check out the underground tunnels that contain some of the
original Baroque statues from the Charles Bridge. Other places to visit include the Gothic Cellar, the Old Burgraves Residence,
which is now a citadel, the Church of Decollation of St. John the Baptist, Martinske Casemates, and much more.
Visit the Summer Stage for some great theater performances. You will also be able to witness fencing shows and concerts here,
along with some exciting festivals, like the OpenAir Tea Festival. There are guided tours available in English, German, Spanish, Address: V Pevnosti 159/5b, 128 00 Praha 2,
Russian, Japanese, and also Czech at Vyehrad. Visit the Citadela Caf as well when you are here. Visit the Spicka Information
Center for some cool souvenirs and also for some refreshments. Czech Republic
Phone Number: +420 241 410 348
Admission: Overall admission is free, different
fees slabs for the different monuments here.
Opening Hours: Through the day
11:40 Dvork Museum
1.9 KM, 25 minutes walking from Vyehrad
Located in a colorful baroque building that was designed by the architect Kilian Dientzenhofer around 1720,
this museum is dedicated to the work and life of one of the well-known Czech composers - Antonn
Dvork (1841-1904).
The museum holds various personal objects that either belonged to the composer or were related to him such
as his viola and piano.
Check out before you come as concerts are held here very often.
Address: Ke Karlovu 20, 120 00 Prague 2

students, free entrance for children (under 6)
Opening Hours: summer - Tue-Sun
10:00am-1:30pm and 2:00pm-5:30pm. Winter -
9:30am-1:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm
Web: www.nm.cz
Transportation: Metro - Take line C to I. P.
Pavlova
12:55 Dancing House / Spanelska Synagoga
1.1 KM, 16 minutes walking from Dvork Museum
The Dancing House is a visually stunning building located next to the Vltava River in Prague. It is a modern
building, with a large amount of glass housed within a historical type of architecture. The top of floor of the
building is open to the public, and houses the restaurant, Celeste Restaurant.
The building was constructed over four years, 1992-1996, and designed by architects Frank Gehry and Vlado
Milunic. They originally named the building the Astaire and Rogers Building, because it looks two buildings
dancing with one another.
The building is a mix of baroque and deconstructionist types of architectures. Architect Milunic tried for almost
twenty years to get this building funded. Finally in 1992, ING funded the project-with the caveat Milunic had to
find a co-architect. He first approached Jean Nouvel, who said no. Then Frank Gehry was approached, and
signed onto the project. Address: Ranovo nb?e 1981/80, 120 00
Prague 2-New Town, Czech Republic
Tourists are only allowed on the top floor of the Dancing House. The Celeste Restaurant is located on this Phone Number: (+420) 221 714 444
floor, and diners can feast food cooked by top-trained chefs. This five-star restaurant features elegant, Czech Admission: Free
food and has repeatedly been named one of the top restaurants in Europe. Web: www.tancici-dum.cz/index.php?lg=en
Transportation: Metro - B line (Karlovo nm?st)
If looking to capture the Dancing House in photographic form, its recommended that you view the structure
from afar. Youll get the best picture and can get the Dancing House and river in one shot. If youre looking to
get a view from the building, make reservations at the Celeste House. Youll enjoy a great view, and five-star
meal.
13:50 Jewish Quarter / Josefov
1.8 KM, 23 minutes walking from Dancing House
The Jewish Quarter in Prague attracts millions of tourists and researchers from all over the world each year.
Though it has a sweltering history, particularly for the Jewish community, it has continued to hit the helm of
some of the places to visit in Czech Republic.
This site, which later came to be known as the Prague Jewish Ghetto, was in fact an area in which citizens of
Jewish origin were placed together with a stern restriction not to move or settle in any other area. Initially, the
ghetto was not surrounded by any perimeter walls, but later that came to be. The residents of Jewish Quarter
of Prague were not allowed to partake of some particular trades that were considered lucrative.
Currently, the Jewish Quarter in Prague does not have the same look and structures as it was back in the
1300s. The place has undergone myriads of modifications with notable restructuring taking place around the
18th century. Nevertheless, a number of structures were preserved making the historic site even more
interesting. Of demonstrable value are the Synagogues constructed in historic century Gothic style, Jewish
Address: 110 00 Prague-Prague 1, Czech
Town Hall and a Spanish Synagogue. Prague also plays host to Old Jewish Cemetery which is unique in its
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setup and look.
Jewish Quarter in Prague was later to be known as Josefstadt or Josefov in German. The site acquired the
name after Joseph II, a powerful and highly celebrated figure who liberated the Jews of Prague in 1800s. The
location has a collection of squinted buildings, angular structures and many other disparate buildings all of
which depict diversity in time and architectural designs.
Further, a museum was constructed at the site containing several exquisite preservations of the Jewish
culture and artifacts. This invaluable feat was undertaken mainly by the Nazis who collected assortment of
artifacts and other artistic materials representative of the Jewish culture. This has become such a magnetic
facility that brings thousands of tourists from across the globe.
Tourists who would like to get the best of Jewish Quarter of Prague should consider taking a walk in this
famous locality to catch an eye of all the buildings and have an opportunity to view cultural and artistic
preservations. If you miss to visit the museum, you have not been to Josefov. The museum will present a
unique prospect for tourists to learn the history of Josefov.
14:50 Old-New Synagogue
0.0 KM, 1 minutes walking from Jewish Quarter
Located in Josefov, the Jewish quarter in Prague, is this mid-13th century Gothic style synagogue. In fact, it is
one of the earliest and most important Gothic buildings in Prague. The synagogue, which has survived events
such as fires and the Nazi occupation, is still active which makes it Europe's oldest active synagogue. Its
name (old-new synagogue) is related to the legend that implies that it was built on top of an ancient Jewish
pray house.
Note that men are expected to cover their heads while inside, and if you attend the synagogue while its active
and wish to watch the event then men and women will need to sit apart.
The place is not part of the Jewish Museum and hence requires purchasing a separate ticket.
Address: ?erven 250/2, 110 00 Prague-Prag

students. (If part of the package for Jewish
Museum, 490 CZK for adults, 330 CZK for
students.) Free for children (under 6)
Opening Hours: Jan-Mar Sun-Thu
9:30am-4:30pm, Fri 9:00am-2:00pm. Summer
Sun-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm. Nov-Dec Sun-Thur
9:30am-5:00pm, Fri 9:00am-2:00pm
Web: www.synagogue.cz
15:55 Palac Kinsk / Palc Kinskch
0.4 KM, 5 minutes walking from Old-New Synagogue
An 18th century fine rococo building with an overstated exterior design that includes colorful paints and
various statues. Inside you will find here a nice museum that holds a decent collection of prints and drawings
which are part of the National Gallery collection. The palace itself represents the late-baroque period and
used to be a German school in which Franz Kafka himself has learned.
Address: Old Town Square 12, 110 15 Prague 1,

Czech Republic
Admission: 100 CZK ($4.75/2.40) for adults, 50
CZK ($2.40/1.20) for students
Opening Hours: Daily except Monday 10:00 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
16:55 Tn Church
0.1 KM, 1 minutes walking from Palac Kinsk
Tyn church, also called the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, is located in Pragues Old Town Square while the
towers or spires of the church can be seen from most everywhere in Prague. The church was renovated
between the years 1975 through 1993 and is now structurally sound and in good condition.
The Tyn Church was built in 1385 by the Hussites, which were actively being slaughtered by Roman
Catholics. The Catholic Jesuits later took over the Tyn Church and replaced the old bell with a large statue of
Mary placed between the two large towers. Those two towers are not symmetrical and represent the male
and female parts of the world, with the larger side representing the masculine side. The Gothic influence of
building cannot be missed and some say that this church is the model for Walt Disneys Sleeping Beauty
castle.
Address: 110 00 Prague-Prague 1

Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-1:00pm and
3-5:00pm. Mass Wed-Fri 6:00pm. Sat 8:00am.
Sun 9:30am and 9:00pm
Transportation: Metro - Line A (Staromestsk)

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12:15 St. Vitus Cathedral

13:10 Church of St. Nicholas

14:05 Charles Bridge

14:50 Wenceslas Square

16:10 National Museum

Address: Kosteln 1320/42, 170 00

Tourist Tips when Visiting St. Vitus Cathedral

Address: Malostransk nm?st, 118 00 Praha 1

Address: Vinohradsk 612/1, 110 00 Prague 1

12:55 Prague Castle

16:30 Prague Zoo

12:50 Sternberk Palac

14:05 Lennon Wall

14:50 Old Town Square

16:15 St. Agnes Convent

Address: Pet?nsk sady, 110 00 Prague 1

Address: Hrad?ansk nm?st 15, 110 00 Praha

Address: Anesk 811/12, 110 00 Prague 1

11:40 Dvork Museum

12:55 Dancing House

13:50 Jewish Quarter

14:50 Old-New Synagogue

15:55 Palac Kinsk

Address: Ke Karlovu 20, 120 00 Prague 2

Address: ?erven 250/2, 110 00 Prague-Prag

Address: Old Town Square 12, 110 15 Prague 1,

Address: 110 00 Prague-Prague 1

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