The historic heart of Prague right in the heart of Europe is an exceptionally valuable urban monument zone. That’s why Hradčany and Prague Castle, Malá Strana, the Old City together with the Charles Bridge and Josefov, the New City and Vyšehrad were entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List. Narrow and zigzagging streets guide out into small squares dominated by spiritual buildings of the Romanesque period. The Old City is mainly Gothic and its majestic churches with its magnificent houses have led to so called ‘Stone Prague’. In other Prague places, we are able to realize Renaissance and Baroque palaces, Neo-Classical, Art Nouveau and functionalist Cubism buildings’ designs that have all additionally had their say here.
The oldest and best-known river Vltava bridge is the Charles Bridge, that was built by Emperor Charles IV, who played a significant role in setting Prague’s current layout.
Prague Castle, rising higher than the entire city, dominates all its landmarks. From time immemorial, it had been the place from where rulers governed the Czech lands, and it remains thus these days. Hradčany, the biggest world’s castle is where the President of the Czech Republic resides. The castle itself and its St. Vitus’ Cathedral is one of the most visited tourist sites in the whole country.
The City of a 100 Spires, as Prague is known, is a refuge for tourists. Hidden streets with cozy cafés and restaurants, gardens and parks, dozens of galleries, museums, theatres and music clubs with live jazz, classical and music concerts… these are just a few of the attractions that you’ll be able to find here all year round.
It doesn’t matter when you visit the Czech capital. Prague is stunning during spring when everything is in blooming or autumn days with street lamps shining into the fog. Come with us into the narrow streets, pretty squares and hidden galleries and cafés.
