See and Do in Prague

Jewish Garden is the oldest Jewish Cemetery in Prague but 'Jewish Garden' is a misnomer. There is no garden here at all, only a paved square and a monument consisting of three tombstones. This Jewish Cemetery is 200 years older than the Old Jewish Cemetery in the...

Kolbenova is one of the stations on metro line B. Few people, and even fewer tourists, get off here. But if you like industrial heritage and dilapidated factories, Kolbenova is the perfect neighbourhood to look around. For how long is unknown because the city of...

A ride on the railbus, vláček motoráček, on the Semmering railway line is perfect for train enthusiasts who happen to be in Prague but also for others. This historic train runs in thirty minutes from Central Station via a loop to Zličín. This is 'Rail Away' at its...

Have you noticed the variety of street lamps in Prague? They vary in all shapes and sizes, from a cubist lamp post to multiple-armed gas lampposts. Not only do they illuminate the streets, they are also exquisite street furniture. The latest upgrade is a QR code on...

A singing fountain and a carousel, street lights and trams. What do these four have in common? The answer is simple, František Křižík.Thanks to Křižík (1847-1941) we have street lighting, electric trams and rail track security. In Prague's Letna Park, a section of...

Barranov Terraces: until the Second World War, the terraces were a voguish meeting place. This striking functionalist building stands high on a rock with a view of the Vltava River, south of Prague centre. In the interbellum, Praguers arrived here in great numbers,...

The covered passages of Prague are shortcuts through buildings to reach quickly another street. These walkways (pasáž in Czech) resemble a labyrinth and create shortcuts and alternative routes right through the Nove Mesto district. You can walk almost the entire...

Tram 22 is a very convenient tram as it passes many sights in Prague centre, an excursion tram at the price of a public transport ticket. The route runs from Nadrazi Hostivar in south-east Prague via the city centre to Bila Hora in north-west Prague and with 38 stops...

Prague Central Station is a mix of two architectural styles, very unlike each other, Art Nouveau and raw Brutalism. During a four-year renovation, the station was partially closed. In 2010, a completely modernized station reopened, but retaining its original details....

Prague bridges make it easy to cross the Vltava River. In total there are 18 bridges, 4 of which are railway bridges and 3 pedestrian only. A 19th bridge is being planned.  From 1158 to 1841, there was only one bridge: Charles Bridge, which was first called Judith...

Winton Monument at Prague Central Station is a must-see. On platform 1, a heart-warming monument attracts the attention. A statue of a bespectacled man carrying a little boy, holding by the hand a young girl, a suitcase next to them, they are ready to board a train....

The EXPO 58 pavilion, Czechoslovakia's entry, was the eye-catcher at the 1958 World Fair in Brussels. Constructed of steel and glass, the Czechoslovak contribution was an architectural wonder and considered a work of art. The pavilion was extremely popular and with 6...

The National Theatre (Narodni divadlo) and the New Stage (Nove Scena) are two eye catchers on Narodni Avenue. The contrast between the theatre and the adjacent Nova Scena could not be greater: Neo-Renaissance concept of a classic building side by side with communist...

Nusle Bridge is an engineering feat and showpiece of the Communist regime. With a length of 458 metres, it is the longest bridge in the Czech Republic. You might want to add this bridge to your what-to-see-list in Prague for its panoramic views. Walk on the left side...

Zizkov Jewish Cemetery is not as famous as the Old Jewish Cemetery in the Josefov district or the New Jewish Cemetery in the Vinohrady district. From 1787 to 1890 the Zizkov cemetery was the most important burial place in Prague. 40.000 people were buried in the...