Prague

World-heritage Prague stands alone for its variety of architecture and striking location of the castle Pražský hrad and its Gothic Katedrála svatého Víta. The castle includes one of the most extensive medieval halls, Vladislavský sál, large enough to have been used for tournaments. 

One of Europe's most famous bridges, the stone late-medieval Karlův most, connects the oldest town settlements, Staré Město and Malá Strana. 

The old-town square Staroměstské náměstí reflects the variety of the city's streetscapes with the Gothic old town hall and Orloj clock, the Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem, the Baroque Kostel svatého Mikuláše, and the dramatic 20th century sculpture honouring the religious reformer Jan Hus. 

In the Josefov precinct are synagogue including the Gothic Staronová Synagoga and the Jewish cemetery Starý židovský Hřbitov. 

In Malá Strana is the vast Valdštejnský palác built by the 17th century imperial field marshal Wallenstein and another Baroque Kostel svatého Mikuláše. 

On the Petřín hill is the monastery Strahovský klášter with twin Baroque libraries. The monastery, the extensive hilltop gardens and so-called Hunger Wall can be reached by a funicular rail car. 

Travellers should also visit the fortifications, vaults and gardens of Vyšehrad south of the old town. The Bazilika svatého Petra a Pavla is a striking church with a stunning interior. The Vyšehrad cemetery features the Slavín national tomb of famous Czech personalities and the graves of the composers Dvořák and Smetana. 

Prague is also a city of Art Nouveau buildings, the largest being Obecní dům.