The historical centre boasts a rich plethora of architectural styles, from Gothic to Art Nouveau up to modern. The historical centre of Prague has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Prague CastlePrague Castle is the largest castle complex in the world. Come and see for yourself why its magnificent panorama etches itself into the memory of perhaps every person who visits our capital. You can get to Prague Castle from the city centre by tram No. 22.In the footsteps of Franz KafkaThe writer Franz Kafka lived at house No. 22 on Golden Lane at Prague Castle from 1916 to 1917. Discover the world of Prague native Franz Kafka and visit his museum in Malá Strana (Lesser Town). Charles BridgeDo not miss a romantic stroll across the Charles Bridge. The Charles Bridge is one of the most unforgettable structures in Prague and is the second oldest preserved bridge in the country. It is not just the bridge’s own special magic that attracts so many visitors – the view of Prague from here is simply one of a kind!Old Town Square The oldest square in Prague, Staroměstské náměstí, or Old Town Square, originally formed as a marketplace on the crossroads of European trade routes. One of the square’s dominant features is the Gothic Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock (Orloj); its main attraction is the moving procession of the Twelve Apostles.Prague‘s Jewish QuarterPrague’s Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov, is one of the most valuable Jewish monuments in the world. The quiet melancholy atmosphere of the Old Jewish Cemetery leaves a unique impression. In the Pinkas Synagogue, also a monument to the victims of the Holocaust, the walls bear the names of Czech Jews who perished during the Second World War. Make sure your visit to this unforgettable quarter includes the Old-New Synagogue; this is the oldest surviving synagogue in Central Europe and today serves as a prayer room.Vyšehrad One of the dominant features of Prague is Vyšehrad, a place with a rich history supported by numerous legends about the beginnings of Czech history. Today, the silhouette of the two steeples of the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul rises from the rocks above the river. Come feast your eyes on an unsurpassed view of Prague! Vyšehrad provides a quiet place to rest in its local parks, so you definitely won’t be disappointed.You can admire Prague from the Old Town Hall every day until 10:00 pm. Don‘t miss it: the ‘Walk of the 12 Apostles’ appears in the windows of the Orloj every hour on the hour throughout the day.Prague Castle 3VltavaPragueCastleJewish QuarterOld Town SquareMalá StranaCharlesBridgeVyšehradactionURI(http://hrad.cz ): actionURI(http://kafkamuseum.cz): actionURI(http://jewishmuseum.cz): actionURI(http://praha-vysehrad.cz): actionURI(http://visitczechia.com):
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