Best places to visit in Prague

• 1 Buildings and museums in Prague
• 2 Historical and archaeological monuments in Prague
• 3 Religious monuments in Prague
• 4 natural places in Prague
• 5 references

Buildings and museums in Prague

Prague has many museums and distinctive buildings, the most important of which are listed below:

• The National Museum: This museum is located in its two modern and old buildings at the top of Wenceslas Square, ^[1] and includes a wide range of exhibits in many different fields, the most important of which are: mineral sciences, zoology, and humans, in addition to many antiquities. It is the oldest museum in the Czech Republic , dating back to the early nineteenth century, and it was moved to its current location in 1891. ^[2]
• The dancing building: (DANCING HOUSE), located near the Vltava River, and it took about four years to build, between 1992-1996, and is characterized by its architectural design that combines Baroque and deconstruction architecture, and visitors and tourists can climb to the top of it. To enjoy the view, dine in one of the best restaurants in Europe. ^[3]
• Prague City Museum: It is a museum specialized in displaying the history of Prague from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. It was opened in 1898, and contains many distinctive pieces, such as a miniature of the city, paintings, and an artifact It dates back to the sixteenth century, and many other valuable collectibles. ^[4]
• Museum Kampa: This museum is located on the island of Kampa in the Mala Strana region. It contains many artworks belonging to Czech and Slovak artists , and is characterized by its large area and views of the green spaces. ^[5]
• The National Technical Museum, located in the Letná region, is a technical museum specialized in the fields of science, technology and communication, as it contains many exhibits that express the contribution of the Czech Republic to developments in the fields of science, technology and engineering. , and mathematics, such as models of gliders, a television studio, mining exhibits, and much more. ^[5]

Historical and archaeological monuments in Prague

The city of Prague includes many ancient historical monuments, the most important of which are mentioned below:

• Prague Castle: It is a group of buildings, not just a single building, and it consists of a royal palace, a cathedral, three churches, a basilica, a monastery, defensive towers, royal stables, and gardens. It was a castle in the ninth century. Wooden and earthen forts, then contained the royal palace in the eleventh century, while in the fourteenth century it included the Cathedral of St. Vitus. ^[6]
• Charles Bridge: It is the oldest bridge in Prague, ^[1] and one of the oldest bridges in Europe . Its construction dates back to 1357, and it includes 32 distinct sites along its length of 621 m, and is famous for the presence of some ancient statues on it. And its gate built on the basis of Gothic architecture, in addition to its view of the Vltava River, and it is recommended to visit it during the night times. ^[2]
• Prague Astronomical Clock: This historical clock is located in the old city square of Prague . It is considered one of the oldest astronomical clocks still operating in the world. It dates back to about 1410, and includes various symbols, in addition to statues. The large mechanical dial, the diameter of this watch is about 2.5 metres. ^[7]
• Old Town Square: It is considered one of the most beautiful and crowded urban areas in Europe. It served as the main public square of the city since the tenth century, and worked as a major commercial market until the beginning of the twentieth century. Concerts, fashion shows, political meetings, festive markets, and more. ^[8]
• Old Town Hall: It is located in the Old Town Square. Its construction dates back to the Middle Ages, specifically in 1338. Its design is characterized by the presence of a tall Gothic tower above the building, in addition to an astronomical clock, and contains some mosaic panels dating back to the The 1930s, in addition to many historical monuments, and a number of art exhibitions are hosted on the ground and second floors. ^[9]

Religious monuments in Prague

Prague is full of many important religious landmarks and places, such as:

• St. Vitus Cathedral: This cathedral is located in the complex of Prague Castle buildings, and is the most important religious shrine in the country. Its construction began during the Gothic period, then was completed in the twentieth century, ^[1] and the Gothic architecture highlights on Details of the cathedral from the outside, and the tallest of its towers reaches 96.5 m. It witnessed the ceremonies of the royal family’s marriage, baptism, and burial, and it contains many tombs of the kings and rulers of the Roman Empire . ^[10]
• St. Nicholas Church: This church is located in the Mala Strana area, close to Prague Castle, and is distinguished by its adjacent tower, and its architectural design based on the Baroque style, and many classical concerts are held inside it. ^[1]
• St. James Church: (Basilica of St James), its founding dates back to 1232, and it was rebuilt in the eighteenth century with an architectural design based on the Baroque style, and is characterized by its huge size. It is the third tallest church in Prague, and today it is a venue for parties musical. ^[11]
• Tyn Church : This church is located close to the old city square. It was founded in its current form in 1385. It is distinguished by its Gothic-style architecture from the outside, and Baroque from the inside. It hosts a number of classical concerts. ^[12]
• Church of Saints Peter and Paul: (Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul), this church is located in the Vyšehrad region. Its construction began about 900 years ago, but it appeared in its current form in 1903, and is characterized by its Gothic-style architecture and interior design. Decorated with frescoes and ornaments, the treasury of this church contains some rare jewelry and textiles. ^[13]

Prague natural places

Prague has a wonderful group of beautiful natural places, such as:

• Petrín Hill, located in the central corner of Prague, at an altitude of about 130 m from the left bank of the Vltava River. It takes about 30 minutes to walk to the top. ^[14]
• Wallenstein Garden: This garden is located in front of the Wallenstein Palace building, and is characterized by being the second largest garden in Prague after the gardens of Prague Castle. With an artificial island in the eastern corner of it, in addition to some statues. ^[15]
• Vojanovy sady park is an old historical park, believed to be the oldest park in Prague, dating back to the Middle Ages . , such as magnolia trees, and fruit trees, and visitors come to enjoy the quiet atmosphere. ^[15]
• The Vrtba Garden: It dates back to around 1720, and is famous for its Baroque-based architectural design, artistic monuments, and terraces. ^[15]
• St. Agnes Convent Garden: This historic garden surrounds the monastery of St. Agnes, and is characterized by the presence of about 20 modern sculptures belonging to contemporary Czech artists, in addition to many valuable exhibits. During the summer, the garden witnesses the establishment of musical and theatrical programs and entertainment for all ages. ^[15]

the reviewer

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4. ↑ “Prague City Museum”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 7-4-2019. Edited.
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6. ↑ “15 Top Tourist Attractions in Prague”, www.touropia.com,21-11-2018، Retrieved 15-4-2019. Edited.
7. ↑ KATKA LAPELOSOVA (10-11-2019), “The Top Things to See in Prague”، www.tripsavvy.com, Retrieved 13-3-2019. Edited.
8. ↑ “Old Town Square”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
9. ↑ “Old Town Hall”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
10. ↑ ” St. Vitus Cathedral “, www.visitacity.com, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
11. ↑ “Basilica of St James (Bazilika sv. Jakuba)”, www.prague.eu, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
12. ↑ “Tyn Church”, www.pragueexperience.com, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
13. ↑ “Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad (Bazilika sv. Petra a Pavla na Vyšehradě)”, www.prague.eu, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
14. ↑ ” Petrín Hill “, www.visitacity.com, Retrieved 21-4-2020. Edited.
15. prague: Green Spaces, Page 11-14. Edited.