Choose from 89 Fun Things to Do in Prague
Koneprusy Caves
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Mucha Museum
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Klementinum
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Musaion
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Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana)
Malá Strana is the area that meanders down from the Castle Hill to the Vltava River. A literal translation of its name would be 'Small Side' but its most often called the Lesser Side. Unfair? Well, while it might not have the grandeur of the Old Town across the river, many find it more charming.
Because the area was razed by fires in the 16th century, the architecture here is mainly baroque. Its finest site is the Wallenstein Palace with its fabulous walled garden full of fountains and statues. There's also the Church of Saint Nicholas and, high on Petřín Hill, a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower.
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To get to Malá Strana, take tram number 23. If you're in the Old Town, just cross the Charles Bridge and there you are.
Municipal House (Obecní dum)
- It is free to enter the lobby, downstairs rooms, cafe, and restaurant.
- Access to the rest of the building, including the auditorium, is by guided tour only, or by purchasing a ticket to a concert or exhibition.
- There is an elevator for wheelchair access.
- There are four restaurants and cafes in the building.
- The building was extensively restored in the 1990s.
Kampa Park
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Nizbor Glass Factory
- Nizbor Glass Factory is a must-visit for those with an interest in craft and heritage.
- The factory has a showroom where you can purchase crystal at a discount.
- Tours of the factory typically last around 45 minutes.
- Some organized tours from Prague include also visit to the nearby Pilsner Urquell Brewery.
Podskali Custom House
- Podskali Custom House is a must-visit for history enthusiasts.
- Without the Welcome Card, there is an admission fee.
- There is a traditional Czech restaurant on the first floor.
- The building is not wheelchair accessible.
Jan Palach Memorial
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Petrin Tower
- Admission to the tower is by paid ticket only.
- Skip the line at the entrance with a prepaid ticket.
- An elevator ride to the top is helpful for those who are less mobile.
John Lennon Wall
- John Lennon Wall is a must-visit for history buffs, Beatles fans, and photographers.
- The wall is continuously changing, with new graffiti burying the old.
- What is thought to be the largest sycamore in Prague grows behind the wall. According to legend, Beethoven loved sitting under it during his time in the city.
- The wall is surrounded by coffee shops, and even a John Lennon–themed pub, making it a pleasant area to spend some time.
- If the site is crowded, you will likely have to wait in line to take your photo.
National Technical Museum
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Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
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You can reach Karlovy Vary by train from Prague, but a bus will take about half the time. Get one from Prague's Florenc station.
Maisel Synagogue
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Jewish Museum (Zidovske Muzeum)
The various exhibitions center on Jewish customs, artifacts such as Torah covers and synagogue silver, and memorials to those lost in the Holocaust. The Old Jewish Cemetery, with its ancient tombstones all packed in together, is a reminder of the ghettoization of Jews in the medieval city.
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Krizik Fountain
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Náprstek Museum
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Letná Park
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Konopiste Chateau
Built in the 13th century, the Konopiště Chateau was originally built in the Early Gothic era on the model of a French castellum near Prague. Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction changed the castle into a grand stately home. At the end of the 19th century Konopiště Chateau was refurbished in the Romantic style for Franz Ferdinand d'Este, successor to the Habsburg throne, and famous for his death in 1914 which acted as a pretext for the start of WWI.
The chateau offers a fine display of furniture, drape tapestries, sculptures, paintings and a cornucopia of hunting trophies. There is also a baroque rose garden and a greenhouse.
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You can catch a train or a bus to Benešov. From there it is a short walk to the Konopiště Chateau along a marked path.