Five Essential Prague Sights

1. Old Town Square

9.4

(Staroměstské náměstí)

Staroměstské nám., Praha, Hlavní město Praha

Plaza · 515 tips and reviews

In Your Pocket: The famous Astrological clock strikes the exact hour . Read more.

Wenceslas Square is one of Five Essential Prague Sights.

2. Wenceslas Square

8.4

(Václavské náměstí)

Václavské nám., Praha, Hlavní město Praha

Plaza · Nové Město · 287 tips and reviews

In Your Pocket: Rows of shops, hotels (note the Art Nouveau glory of Hotel Europa) and nightclubs flank the pavements, and by night it can get a bit sleasy. Read more.

Charles Bridge is one of Five Essential Prague Sights.

3. Charles Bridge

9.4

(Karlův most)

Karlův most, Praha, Hlavní město Praha

Bridge · Malá Strana · 813 tips and reviews

In Your Pocket: The reconstruction was done in 2010, but the result has been criticised by conservation professionals all over Europe. Dozens of new replacement "stones" do not match the historical ones. Read more.

Vyšehrad is one of Five Essential Prague Sights.

4. Vyšehrad

9.6

V Pevnosti, Praha, Hlavní město Praha

Historic and Protected Site · Praha 2 · 203 tips and reviews

In Your Pocket: The final resting place of many of the most famous Czech writers and composers, including Jan Neruda, Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák. Read more.

Petřín Lookout Tower is one of Five Essential Prague Sights.

5. Petřín Lookout Tower

9.0

(Petřínská rozhledna)

Petřínské sady 633a, Praha, Hlavní město Praha

Scenic Lookout · Malá Strana · 156 tips and reviews

In Your Pocket: Ride the funky funicular up Petřín Hill and walk pass the tower across to the castle area. Read more.