Kampa Island
Kampa Island is a tiny island next to the Lesser Side, which is hard to tell from the mainland nowadays. Mostly because Charles Bridge stretches over the island, we tend to think it’s already...
Category: Prague’s historic sites
The Powder Tower
One of the most significant landmarks of the Old Town is the Powder Tower. This Neo-Gothic tower opens up Celetná Street, the former starting point of the crown road of Czech Kings. But how...
Prague New Town
It all started with a dream…a dream of a city so great that its fame would reach the stars….well, that’s what Charles IV, the greatest Emperor Czechs ever had, thought about Prague. During his...
Nerudova Street
Introduction to Nerudova Street One of the easiest ways to get to Prague Castle is through Nerudova street. It’s one of those streets where you can literally breath in the history of Old Prague. Most...
Jewish Town Hall in Prague
An Introduction It’s commonly knowledge that Prague had in the past one of the largest Jewish ghettos in central Europe. Unfortunately, most of it was demolished at the end of 19th century when the...
Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague
Introduction If you’re standing in front of the Schwarzenberg Palace located on Hradčanské náměstí, you can see why it’s so famous. For the palace belongs amongst the most beautiful and charming examples of Renaissance...
Strahov Monastery
The Strahov Monastery is one of the oldest and the most important monasteries you can find in Prague. If you cross over the Charles Bridge towards the Castle, you will notice it as a long...
Hradčanské Náměstí or Hradcanske Square- The Architectural Treasure Trove of Prague
Hradčanské náměstí (or Hradcanske Square) is an area lying in front of Prague Castle, filled with gorgeous buildings and palaces. But how did this large square come about? And how is it directly in...
Archbishop’s Palace in Prague
If you look across the square from Prague castle you’ll see the seat of Prague’s archbishopric. It’s a classical building standing apart. Actually it could be a luxury hotel. Though the large late Baroque...
John Lennon’s wall
Prague’s John Lennon’s Wall draws crowds of visitors every single day. Many people stop to take some pictures or leave there their own message. But how did all of this start? Some History...
