The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius
Introduction Just a few steps from the Charles Square you can find the church that played an important role in the events of WWII. Deep within this church were hiding Czech and Slovak paratroopers, who...
Category: Prague’s historic sites
Petrin Tower- The Eiffel Tower of Prague
The story of the tallest historical tower in Prague’s city center started back in 1889, when a Club of Czech Tourists went on a trip to Paris – to that year’s World EXPO. They...
Karolinum, A.K.A Prague’s Charles University
Founding Here we have one of the oldest surviving universities in Europe. This is Prague University. Of course today everyone knows it as the Charles University. After founding it in 1348, for the first few...
St. George’s Basilica, Prague
Introduction Some of the most recognizable towers which poke out of the Prague skyline are the two bright towers of the St. George’s Basilica. The Czech King Vratislav I founded The Basilica and its...
Absolute Prague Castle Walk
Get the full story of historic Prague on this iconic three hour walking tour through the heart of this fascinating city. Beginning at our tour centre, we explore the history of ancient Prague, stopping to admire...
Vysehrad Castle, Prague
Background No other place can claim to be as closely tied to the history of the Czechs and Prague as Vyšehrad or Vysehrad Castle. According to old legends, Duke Krok found Vyšehrad, while...
Wenceslas Square, Prague
Introduction If you’re on the right bank of Vltava River then there are two squares you should try not to miss. The Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Although Wenceslas Square is confused by...
Prague’s Rudolfinum
Introduction The Rudolfinum is a wonderful Neo-Renaissance building and you’ll find it on the right bank of the River Vltava. All the money for its construction was donated by the First Czech Savings Bank...
Prague Estates Theater
If you count yourself among the fans of the theater and more especially opera, then the pretty Estates Theater or Stavovské divadlo is a building you shouldn’t miss. This beautiful Classicist building saw construction between 1781-1783 for...
National Theater in Prague
The Background The second half of 19th century is known to Czechs as a period of National Revival. After being many centuries under the reign of Habsburgs (from Austria), Czechs were in danger...
