Prague Old Town

Old Town Bridge Tower

Designed by Peter Parler, it is the entrance gate to the Charles Bridge from the Old Town. At the tower are copies of the enthroned figures of Charles IV and Wenceslas IV. Over the archway is a row of carved emblems of the territories belonging to Charles' empire.

Gallery of the Order of the Knights of the Cross
Prague 1, Krilovnicke nam. 3

A permanent exhibition of artefacts acquired from the deposits of the Order of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star, under St. Francis Chapel with 17th century artificial stalactite decorations.

Clementinum
Prague 1, Marianske nam.

The building dates from mid 17th century. A former Jesuit college, presently a complex of significant libraries. Astronomic Tower and Baroque Library.

Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia
Prague 1, Anelska 1

The ensemble of ecclesiastical and living quarters, founded by King Wenceslas II in 1234. Presently there is an exposition of the National Gallery and the concert hall.

The Municipal House
Prague 1, namesti Republiky

One of the most precious memories of the period of "Art Nouveau" style containing the rich in-and-out decorations (Alfons Mucha).

The Royal Mile

The unique complex of architectural and historic memories, connecting today's centre of town (Powder Tower via Celetna Street, Old-Town Square , Karlova Street Mostecka and Neruda Streets) with the past. Several coronation processions and the messengers from foreign countries followed this same path.

The Estates Theatre
Prague 1, Ovocny trh

Originally called Nostic Theatre in 1783. In October 29, 1787 a premicre of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni was given here.

Powder Tower
Prague 1, Na Prikope

Gothic building of 1475 constructed by Matthias Rejsek. It probably once was used as a stock for gunpowder. Modified in 1875-86.

Carolinum
Prague 1, Ovocny trh 5

Charles University building, established in 1348. Gothic bay chapel of 1370, rebuilt in Baroque style in 1718. At present Charles University graduation ceremonies take place there.

Bethlehem Chapel
Prague 1, Betlemske namesti

Originally a Gothic chapel of 1391, where Master John Huss preached. It was damaged and reconstructed again in 1950-53.

The House of the Lords from Kunatat and Podebrady
Prague 1, Retezova 222/3

Romanesque building probably of 2nd half of 12th century, once the seat place of the Land Administrator Jiri of Podebrady (memorial hall).

Prague Ghetto
Prague 1, Old Town

Seven synagogues are the remnants of the old settlement. The Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish cemetery being the most remarkable in Europe .
Klaus Synagogue - 1680 - Jewish Traditions and customs
The Spanish Synagogue - The history of Jews since emancipation to the present
Pinkas Synagogue - Established in 1475, Memorial of Victims of Nazism
Maisel Synagogue - History of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia
Former Ceremonial Hall - Jewish Traditions and customs
Jubilee Synagogue - The most recent and largest synagogue in Prague
The Old Jewish Cemetery - Contains the tomb of Rabbi Low
The Old-New Synagogue - The early Gothic building of 13th century

Old-Town Square (Staromestske namestí)

The historical centre of the town. In the middle is a monument of Master John Huss. All around are unique buildings of architectural and historic value.

The Old-Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock (horologe)

The Town Hall was founded in 1338. In 1470 the Town Hall was reshaped in the late Gothic style. The horologe (orloj) is from the beginning of 15th century. At the end of every hour ( 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ) the procession of the 12 apostles in succession appears at the window. In the bottom part is the copy of 12 internal medallions with the signs of the zodiacal constellations by Josef Manes.

Church of Our Lady before Tyn
(Tynsky chram)

After St. Vitus' Cathedral it is the most remarkable Prague Gothic church with Baroque interior. In the church is the tomb of Tycho Brahe.

House At the Stone Bell