Prague – interesting places

(Praha – zajímavá místa)

Prague – interesting places

Churches, palaces, cathedrals, castles

Prague Castle

Squares, bridges

Prague Castle

The most famous sight is Prague Castle, was the residence of Czech kings and it is the seat of our president.

Prague Castle is the largest medieval castle in the world.

Famous sights of the Prague Castle are the St. Vitus Cathedral,the Royal Palace with Vladislav Hall, Spanish Hall or t he Golden Lane.

St. Vitus Cathedral

The largest and the most important temple in Prague.

Built in the gothic style.

The seat of the Archbishop of Prague.

A burial place of former Czech kings.

The Czech Crown Jewels are kept there.

Charles Bridge

The oldest bridge in Prague over the river Vltava and the second oldest bridge in Central Europe.

The bridge is decorated by baroque statues made by Matyáš Braun.

On both ends of the bridge are Gothic Bridge Towers.

The bridge is one of the leading tourist attractions of Prague.

Is it always full of tourists, souvenirs stalls and street artists.

The Old Town Square

The centre of historical Prague.

Famous for the Old Town Hall with astronomical clock.

Statue of Jan Hus.

Týn Church (Gothic style)

Wenceslas Square

Statue of St. Wenceslas on a horse

Many shops and restaurants.

The National Museum at the top of the square.

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