My Prague Guide

Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock (The)

• Staromestské námestí
• tel:+420 2 2448 2751
• Visit website
• Prague, 11000

Tancici Dum

• Rasšínovo nábrezží 1981/80
• tel:+420 2 2171 4444
• Prague, 120 00

Jazzissimo Club

• NámÄ›stí Curieovych
• tel:420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre)
• Prague, 11000

Prague Castle

• JiÅ™ská
• tel:+420 224 373 368
• Visit website
• Prague, 119 08

The Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) is the largest castle complex in the world and one of the most important cultural sites in the Czech Republic. Founded in the 9th century as a wooden fortress, it expanded to include a palace, three churches, and a monastery. Extensive renovations took place in the early 20th century and again after the Velvet Revolution. Over the course of its many face-lifts, the castle has taken on Baroque, Gothic, and Neo-Gothic qualities. The complex includes three courtyards, in which you can find such important sites as St. Vitus Cathedral, Mihulka Powder Tower, and St. George's Basilica, among others. The ceremony of the changing of the guard takes place every hour; at noon, some fanfare accompanies this ceremony. The Prague Castle currently houses the Czech President and is the seat of Czech political power. read more about Prague Castle

Charles Bridge

• Malá Strana
• tel:+420 2 2422 0569
• Visit website
• Prague, 11000

This stunning stone bridge in the Gothic style replaced the Judith Bridge, which collapsed in a flood. Called the Stone Bridge for several centuries after its construction in 1357, Charles Bridge (Karlův most) connects Old Town to Lesser Town. Allegedly, egg yolks mixed into the mortar strengthened the bridge's construction. Perhaps it is those egg yolks that helped Charles Bridge to survive many disastrous floods. At each end of the bridge stands a tower, like bookends for the row of 30 Baroque statues that have lined the bridge since 1657. Today, Charles Bridge is a constantly bustling pedestrian bridge, lively with artists, musicians, and vendors. read more about Charles Bridge