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Henry Lee: Wenceslas Square is dominated by shops, restos, & cafés. SE end: Wenceslas statue, memorials to the victims of communism, the National Museum, & Metro station Muzeum. NW and more open end: shopping.
International Airport · Ruzyně · 908 tips and reviews
ChciOdznáčky: Most flights depart Ruzyně Airport from the North Terminals (T 1 and 2). The South Terminals (T 3 and 4) handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft.
ChciOdznáčky: The largest Czech railway station. Newly renovated. You will find a supermarket, bookstores, fast food, cosmetics and a nice cafe. Direct access to subway. The taxi stand and bus to the airport.
Otel.com: A visit to Prague won't be complete without making a stop to this castle, the largest in the world. Aside from looking at the amazing detail, don't miss the changing of the guard happening every hour.
III. nádvoří 48/2 (Vikářská), Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Church · Hradčany · 273 tips and reviews
Otel.com: This beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral within the Prague Castle is a must-see. Aside from the amazing rose window and towering spires, also don't miss the Crown Chamber and the Royal Crypt.
Scenic Lookout · Malá Strana · 156 tips and reviews
Otel.com: This structure similar to the Eiffel Tower is one of the best places in Prague to get an amazing view of the beautiful Prague skyline. Also stop by the museum of Jara Cimrman on your way out.
Národní 225/1 (Masarykovo nábř.), Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Theater · Praha 1 · 76 tips and reviews
ChciOdznáčky: The National Theatre in Prague is known as the Alma Mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art. Today consists of three artistic ensembles – opera, ballet and drama.
ChciOdznáčky: Is a multi-purpose arena. Floor space: 35,000 m². Capacity: up to 18,000 spectators (depends on action). Club and Luxury seats: 2,460. Places in bars, restaurants and cafés: 2,900.
Otel.com: Lined with parks, gardens, and other spots of recreation, this spot in Prague is where you can relax and admire the views. You can take a funicular to get here. Don't miss the famous look-out tower.
Arts and Entertainment · Malá Strana · 28 tips and reviews
ChciOdznáčky: Was built as the Czech Tourist Club’s pavilion at the Prague Jubilee Exhibition in 1891. The labyrinth has 31 ordinary and 14 twisted mirrors, but originally there were only 35.
nám. Republiky 5 (Celetná), Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Historic and Protected Site · Staré Město · 95 tips and reviews
ChciOdznáčky: Dating from 1475, the Powder Tower was built as one of 13 gates to the city. By the 17th century, it was being used as a gunpowder storage facility - it was at this time that it developed its name.
Zlatá ulička u Daliborky, Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Road · Hradčany · 105 tips and reviews
Otel.com: If you're visiting the Prague castle complex, you must not miss this interesting and historic street. These small houses were made for castle guards, and writer Franz Kafka also lived here in 1916.
ChciOdznáčky: Since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles songs. In 1988, the wall was a source of irritation for the communist regime.
Dukelských hrdinů 530/47 (Veletržní), Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Art Museum · Holešovice · 78 tips and reviews
Otel.com: This gallery founded in the 18th century is where you'll find a great collection of Czech, Slovak, and international art, including Gutfreund, Kupka, Monet, and Van Gogh. Closed Mondays.
ChciOdznáčky: Architects Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balšánek, who served as much as artistic coordinators as designers. Construction started in 1905 and it opened in 1912.
Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6 (Rašínovo nábř.), Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Structure · Nové Město · 109 tips and reviews
Otel.com: This is an architectural wonder that shouldn't be missed by all Prague visitors. Designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, this is one of the finest examples of deconstructivist architecture.
ChciOdznáčky: The Hemingway Bar devotes considerable attention to his drinks of choice: absinthe, rum and Champagne. However, the Hemingway Bar is definitely the domain of first-class cocktails.
ChciOdznáčky: The reading room contains books, magazines and other publications focused on different cultural fields, mostly on music, and demotapes of starting musical groups.
ChciOdznáčky: Tower is a unique transmitter tower built between 1985 and 1992. Designed by architect Václav Aulický and structural engineer Jiří Kozák. The tower is an example of high-tech architecture.
Novotného lávka 198/13 (Smetanovo nábř.), Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Night Club · Staré Město · 170 tips and reviews
ChciOdznáčky: Biggest club in central Europe. 5 floors with different types of rooms and different types of music. So if you don't like the music on one floor you can just go to another floor. Atmosphere is great.
The Telegraph: Make for the idyllic Malá Strana district – full of street markets and galleries around the cobbled square on U Lu˘zického Semináre to explore by day. Read our full guide: http://tgr.ph/RLkxR0
The Telegraph: Stroll the Vltava river embankment and cross to Kampa Island and the grand art collection of Franti˘sek Kupka & Otto Gutfreund at Museum Kampa (entry £3). About £8 for gnocchi and wine at the café.
The Telegraph: Take coffee and strudel at the Franz Kafka Cafe, before a tour of the collection at the Jewish Museum, made up of the looted property of families who lived here before the Second World War.
Filmsquare: The fateful mole-hunt mission at the beginning of Mission: Impossible (1996), where the entire IMF team are apparently killed was filmed in the National Museum in Prague.
Filmsquare: After escaping Kittridge's tracking device, Max and her crew drive down Hybernská in her Mercedes with Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible (1996).