Museums and exhibitions

Prague Castle

The Prague Castle is the biggest castle grounds in all of Europe, so it’s one of the sights you should not miss during your time in Prague. The garden is free, so are the courtyards. However, you need to buy a ticket if you want to go inside. This is the site of the Defenestration of Prague (for anyone with an interest the historic importance of this spot. The queues might be very long, so book your tickets ahead if you plan on visiting the Castle.

The Clementinum

The Clementinum used to be a Jesuit college. If you buy tickets, you can visit the Astronomical Tower and get a glimpse of the Baroque Library, the most beautiful library in the world – according to many who visited it. Note: You are not allowed to enter the Library. Even W. A. Mozart performed in these halls.

Franz Kafka Museum

This long-term explores the life and work of Franz Kafka. The exhibition include most of the first editions of the author’s works as well as letters, diaries, manuscripts, and photographs, many of which have never been displayed before.

Antonín Dvořák Museum

The museum exhibits photographs, programmes and personal objects belonging to the composer, including his viola and his piano. Visitors get to see a unique collection of his manuscripts and correspondence. Concerts are held there regularly, as well as seminars, lectures, and exhibitions.

Bedřich Smetana Museum

Located on the banks of the Moldova, this museum is dedicated to Smetana. It features personal belongings, e.g. his piano. Visitores can examine copies of Smetana’s letters, his manuscripts etc.

Municipal House (incl. Smetana Hall)

One of the most outstanding examples of art nouveau architecture in the world, Prague’s Municipal House (Obecní Dum) is a popular destination for visitors interested in art and architecture. From the grand concert hall to the restrooms, every light fitting, chair, and tile was specially designed for the building by the leading artists of the day. The tour lasts for about an hour.

Czech National Museum of Music

Visitors can explore several halls dedicated to different instrumental families. There are 400 instruments in total, among which one is a piano on which Mozart played in 1787. Guided tours (in English) are also available (usually during the week, but possibly also at the weekend).

Mucha Museum

The Mucha Museum – the only museum in the world dedicated to the life and work of the world-acclaimed Czech ART NOUVEAU artist Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939), was opened in Prague to the general public on 13 February 1998.

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Parks and outside spots

City Hall (and its clock)

The clock does not only show the current time but also provides information of the positions of the sun, the moon, and the planets. At the top of the hours, visitors can watch the 12 apostles moving, which is a must for everyone who visits Prague.

Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter boasts six synagogues as well as one of the oldest graveyards in Europe.

Charles’s Bridge

There are 17 bridges in Prague, yet the Carl’s Bridge is one of the oldest (1402 AD) and probably the most beautiful in the entire city. The Gothic bridge is only open to pedestrians; however, it’s extremely popular with tourists, so be sure to arrive early in the morning if you want to avoid big crowds of tourists. There’s a museum dedicated to this bridge if you want to know more about it (entrance is free)

Petřín Lookout Tower

This ‘copy’ of the Eiffel Tower was built in 1891. Since you’re already high above Prague, it’s a good idea to walk from the Castle to the Tower. That way, you can avoid the queues of people waiting for the cable car in the city below. You can enjoy the view of Prague from here, and if the weather is particularly nice, you can buy a ticket and walk up to the top.

Franz Kafka’s Rotating Head

In 2014, David Černý installed a rotating head of Franz Kafka since when it’s attracted numerous tourists. More than ten metres in height, the head weighs 40 tons, and each of the mirrored elements rotates independently.

Churches

St Nicholas Church

This famous baroque church, located in the Lesser Town, dates back to the early 18^th century. It is particularly famous for its dome, which measures 20 metres in diameter. In this church, a requiem was held in commemoration of Mozart after his death in 1791.

Týn Church

There are numerous churches in Prague. The most famous one is the Church of Our Lady Before Týn. The Gothic church is located at the Old Town Square. Entry is free; though donations are very welcome.

Tours and concerts

Franz Kafka Tour

There is a 2.5 hours tour dedicated to Franz Kafka. You get to see places that were connected with or influential for Kafka. You visit the flat where he used to live and a café that he frequently went to.

Midday Concert at Lobkowicz Palace (inside the Prague Castle)

At 1 pm, there are midday concerts in the Baroque Concert Hall. This palace is the only privately owned building the in the castle complex. The concert program varies from day-to-day, but invariably includes solo and ensemble pieces by Baroque composers such as Bach and Vivaldi, alongside great 19th-century Czech composers, including Dvořák and Smetana. Performance on Sunday 15 Oct.

Guided Tour: Old Town and Classical Concert Tour

Explore the sights and sounds of the Czech Republic on this 2-hour walking tour of Prague, with a classical music concert. The tour takes you from the Old Town to the Jewish Quarter and on to the city centre. You will get the see attractions like the Estates Theatre, the Municipal House, the Old Town Square, and the Powder Tower. Afterwards, you get the attend a one-hours concert of classical music. Tours start at 4 pm, last for three hours.

Mozart’s Prague: Old Town, Lesser Town & Czech Museum Tour

This guided tour leads you around some places that are connected with Mozart. The tour starts in the Old Town (Golden Angel House and Estates Theatre). By tram you’ll get to see the exhibition of music at the Czech Museum before a funicular takes you up to Petřín and the tower. After several short visits to places where Mozart stayed, the tour and at the St. Nicholas Church where a requiem was held after Mozart’s death.

Restaurants

Levitate

La Farma restaurant

Cafés

Café Louvre

Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein were regular visitors.

Café Slavia

It was popular with intellectuals and artists. Writers such as Bohumil Hrabal und composers such as Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana drank their coffee in this café.

Café Savoy

another café that was regularly visited by Franz Kafka.

Café Imperial

Many artists went there, e.g. Franz Kafka and the composer Leoš Janáček.