Guidebook for Praha 1
Parks & Nature
Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban green areas and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the center of Prague. The Rose Garden, or rosarium, at the top of Petrin Hill, Nebozízek Garden and the Seminary Garden with more than 2,100 fruit trees are particularly magical.
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Petřín
Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban green areas and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the center of Prague. The Rose Garden, or rosarium, at the top of Petrin Hill, Nebozízek Garden and the Seminary Garden with more than 2,100 fruit trees are particularly magical.
Petřín Lookout Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Prague, was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower (at a ratio of 1:5). It is 63.5 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. The view from its top overlooks not only the whole city, but on a clear day you can see nearly all of Bohemia.
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Petrin Tower
633 Petřínské sadyPetřín Lookout Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Prague, was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower (at a ratio of 1:5). It is 63.5 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. The view from its top overlooks not only the whole city, but on a clear day you can see nearly all of Bohemia.
This park, over a century old, shelters intimate nooks and places with wooded areas, open grassy areas, unusual vistas of the city and a large garden restaurant with comfortable seating in the shade of chestnut trees. Vineyards used to be located here, and all that remains today are parts of the original buildings: the Classicist lookout from the 1920s, renovated into a restaurant, and a three-sided obelisk of sandstone from around 1840.
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Riegrovy sady
This park, over a century old, shelters intimate nooks and places with wooded areas, open grassy areas, unusual vistas of the city and a large garden restaurant with comfortable seating in the shade of chestnut trees. Vineyards used to be located here, and all that remains today are parts of the original buildings: the Classicist lookout from the 1920s, renovated into a restaurant, and a three-sided obelisk of sandstone from around 1840.
Arts & Culture
The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The guided tour includes the historical halls, the tower and the underground areas.
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Reloj Astronomico de Praga
1 Staroměstské náměstíThe Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The guided tour includes the historical halls, the tower and the underground areas.
Prague’s oldest bridge was built to replace the Judith Bridge that had been badly damaged by floods in 1342. The Stone, or Prague, Bridge, called Charles Bridge since 1870, was begun in 1357 by Charles IV and was completed in 1402. The bridge is built of sandstone blocks, flanked at each end by fortified towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928, 30 statues of saints were carved to decorate the bridge, the most famous of which is the statue of St John of Nepomuk.
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Charles Bridge
Karlův mostPrague’s oldest bridge was built to replace the Judith Bridge that had been badly damaged by floods in 1342. The Stone, or Prague, Bridge, called Charles Bridge since 1870, was begun in 1357 by Charles IV and was completed in 1402. The bridge is built of sandstone blocks, flanked at each end by fortified towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928, 30 statues of saints were carved to decorate the bridge, the most famous of which is the statue of St John of Nepomuk.
Prague Castle has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. It was founded in the 9th century and became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents. The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world.
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Prague Castle
Prague Castle has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. It was founded in the 9th century and became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents. The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world.
The memorial building on top of Vítkov Hill was built between the years 1928 and 1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries. The exhibition "The Crossroads of Czech and Czechoslovak Statehood" captures significant turning points in the history of the 20th century. The monument also features the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monumental equestrian statue of Jan Žižka, and a café with a panoramic view of the city.
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National Monument on Vítkov
1900 U PamátníkuThe memorial building on top of Vítkov Hill was built between the years 1928 and 1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries. The exhibition "The Crossroads of Czech and Czechoslovak Statehood" captures significant turning points in the history of the 20th century. The monument also features the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monumental equestrian statue of Jan Žižka, and a café with a panoramic view of the city.
Shopping
This modern shopping centre was built from 2005 to 2007 in a former barracks. On the foundations of the original building and courtyard, an entirely new building was constructed. With an area of 115,000 m2, Palladium has more shops, restaurants and services in a single location than anywhere else in the historical centre of the city. The underground floors house the largest parking garage in the city centre.
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A|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. RepublikyThis modern shopping centre was built from 2005 to 2007 in a former barracks. On the foundations of the original building and courtyard, an entirely new building was constructed. With an area of 115,000 m2, Palladium has more shops, restaurants and services in a single location than anywhere else in the historical centre of the city. The underground floors house the largest parking garage in the city centre.
Entertainment & Activities
The bigest toystore in the Czech Republic. This place is good for kids and adults as well :-)
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Hamleys
14 Na PříkopěThe bigest toystore in the Czech Republic. This place is good for kids and adults as well :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Not far from the Old Town Square you will find a bar, where the excitement does not die down until the early morning hours; distinctive atmosphere, good music, interior decor in the style of the legendary motorcycle brand of that name, a wide selection of original cocktails and a bartending show.
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Harley's Bar
704 DlouháNot far from the Old Town Square you will find a bar, where the excitement does not die down until the early morning hours; distinctive atmosphere, good music, interior decor in the style of the legendary motorcycle brand of that name, a wide selection of original cocktails and a bartending show.
One of the most exclusive Prague´s clubs. It was designed as a glass cube, placed on the 6th and 7th floor of a building at Wenceslas Square. Its terraces offer a charming view at Prague. Duplex was awarded by the membership in The World´s Finest Clubs.
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DUPLEX
21 Václavské nám.One of the most exclusive Prague´s clubs. It was designed as a glass cube, placed on the 6th and 7th floor of a building at Wenceslas Square. Its terraces offer a charming view at Prague. Duplex was awarded by the membership in The World´s Finest Clubs.