In close proximity to the Prague Castle, the Loreto Church is a monumental sight with baroque architecture that reflects the grandeur of the eras gone by. The church was established in 1737, constructed by Christoph Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. The imposing carillon with 30 bells invites pilgrims and tourists in droves, and is the first thing that one might notice here. There are many chapels and courtyards within the construction and noteworthy among them is the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows which features the statue of Saint Wilgefortis. This statue is a depiction of Christ dressed in robes as opposed to a loin cloth. There is an exhibition of historical and religious artifacts in the room upstairs.
The restored Maisel Synagogue is a 16th-century temple, part of the multi-site Jewish Museum - and it's also Prague's most popular museum. The exhibits were collected during World War II as the occupying Nazis pillaged each and every Czech Jewish community and stockpiled the booty in Prague, where a small Jewish Museum had existed since 1906. The synagogue now houses the first part of an exhibition called "History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia" covering the period from the 10th Century to the 18th Century. Displays include silver Torah shields, pointers, fine tapestry, Torah curtains, documents, books and items from the ordinary everyday life of the city's Jews. Many of the finest objects date back to the relatively prosperous 16th Century, when several of the richest synagogues in the Jewish quarter were built. For a more contemporary view of Jewish history, be sure to visit the Spanish Synagogue.
Las paredes del Castillo de Praga constituyen 70000 metros cuadrados, lo que lo convierten en el castillo antiguo más grande del mundo. Forjado a lo largo de 13 siglos, los orígenes del castillo se remontan al año 870 DC, cuando se construyó la Iglesia de la Virgen María. El edificio fue la antigua residencia de los reyes de Bohemia, emperadores romanos y presidentes de Checoslovaquia, por lo que esta residencia real se encuentra repleta de tesoros históricos, maravillas hechas a mano y reliquias artísticas. Cuenta con una variedad de estilos arquitectónicos que denotan su antigüedad, y es una escena digna de recordar, una crónica visual del paso del tiempo y las tendencias que aún prevalecen de cada era. La Catedral de San Vito, donde se pueden apreciar hermosas ventanas de vidrio y la tumba de San Juan Nepomuceno.
En el centro de los terrenos del Castillo, la catedral gótica destaca en el horizonte de Praga y es una de las imágenes más vistas de la ciudad y sus centros turísticos. La catedral alberga algunos valiosos monumentos, incluyendo la cripta real, donde descansan los restos de la realeza checa, la capilla de San Wenceslao, y las joyas de la corona en exhibición. La primera parte de la construcción fue levantada en 1344, por la iniciativa de Carlos IV (1316-1378) en el lugar donde había una antigua rotonda del siglo X, dedicada a San Vito, pero fue recién en 1929 cuando la catedral fue completamente terminada. Aunque la entrada a la catedral es gratuita, ingresar a la cripta y otras actividades tienen costo de admisión.
El castillo Vyšehrad está ubicado en la margen derecho del río Moldava, en Praga. Esta magnífica fortaleza fue levantada a mediados del siglo X, y fue la sede más antigua de la nobleza checa. Carlos IV construyó el sistema de muros que conectaban Vyšehrad con Nove Mesto, pero con los años, la mayor parte fue gradualmente destruida. Los visitantes pueden pasear alrededor de las murallas, disfrutando de la excelente vista del río Moldava. Dentro del lugar, se puede visitar la Basílica de San Pedro y San Pablo, de estilo neogótico, donde además se encuentra la legendaria columna del demonio. El cementerio de la basílica es donde yacen los restos del famoso genio de la música, Antonin Dvorak. También pertenece a estas premisas la rotonda más antigua de Praga, repleta de estatuas de granito. Este es un lugar muy famoso entre quienes quieren hacer turismo fotográfico, y también un impresionante monumento histórico.
El Puente de Carlos, originalmente llamado Kamenný most o simplemente Puente de Piedra, fue construido durante un periodo de varios años, entre 1357 y 1402. El Puente atraviesa el río Moldava y conecta el Castillo de Praga y Malá Strana, o el Pequeño Distrito de Praga con Staré Město o la Ciudad Vieja de Praga. Consta de tres torres y 16 arcos, y mide 520 metros de largo y tiene estatuas barrocas de santos y figuras sagradas del siglo XVII. Tanto al amanecer como al atardecer, el Puente tiene una calidez de luz excepcional, ideal para tomar la fotografía perfecta.
The Vladislav Hall is located in the Prague Castle. It can be dated back to the 15th Century and served as a place for several events like receptions, coronations and major events of the Bohemian Court. The intricate architecture of the hall has influences of the Gothic and Romanesque style designs.
A famous landmark of the country, Dolní Počernice Château is a beautiful historic mansion that was constructed in the medieval era and now lies near a small park. There is a Romanesque chapel near the mansion as well. Originally constructed as a fortification in the 15th Century CE, the castle changed ownership many times. It was restored and rebuilt over the years by the subsequent occupants and has elements of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Today, the chateau consists of both the 16th Century structure and a newer 19th Century addition while the castle garden retains its Baroque features.
The site of a prehistoric hill fort, Přerovská hůra is a small hill that is a part of the Labe lowlands in the Czech Republic. It lies close to the city of Prague. During the Iron Age, the area belonged to Celtic and Slavic tribes who built a fort at its peak. The hill is covered with grass interspersed with shrubs and bushes. Many rare species of plants like goldilocks aster, vetiver and cornflower also grow here. There is a trail that allows visitors to trek to the top of the hill.
In close proximity to the Prague Castle, the Loreto Church is a monumental sight with baroque architecture that reflects the grandeur of the eras gone by. The church was established in 1737, constructed by Christoph Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. The imposing carillon with 30 bells invites pilgrims and tourists in droves, and is the first thing that one might notice here. There are many chapels and courtyards within the construction and noteworthy among them is the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows which features the statue of Saint Wilgefortis. This statue is a depiction of Christ dressed in robes as opposed to a loin cloth. There is an exhibition of historical and religious artifacts in the room upstairs.
Kinskeho Zahrada, also known as the Kinsky garden, is a 22 hectare (29.6 acre) garden in Prague. Earlier the location was a forest, after which it was turned into a vineyard in the Middle Ages, post which it was transformed into an English style garden. Apart from the beautiful natural sights, the garden also has other attractions such as St. Michael, a Greek-Catholic church, a Statue of Hercules in the lower pond, along with a museum exhibition.
Once the royal hunting grounds of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612), Stromovka is now the largest park in Prague. A green oasis on the edge of the city, Stromovka houses an eclectic collection of trees and flowers among the park's numerous ponds and open fields. Throughout the week, Stromovka is a popular venue for picnics, biking, and skating. During the summer, Stromovka is a particularly fashionable destination on account of the numerous music festivals held here.