Prague 7: Hotels and accommodations
Prague lies on both banks of the Vltava. The historic center preserves its overall layout, urban fabric, and spatial composition. The architectural characteristics of many historical periods and styles provide insight into Prague’s development over 1,100 years.
Culture and history
Prague Castle was probably founded around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Přemyslid dynasty. It consists of a large complex of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings in various architectural styles; its historic buildings can be visited.
The Charles Bridge was built between 1357 and 1402 and is adorned with 30 statues of saints.
The historic building of the National Museum, built in the Neo-Renaissance style, dates from 1891 and has been a national cultural monument since 1962.
Getting around the city
Prague’s public transport network includes trams, buses, and the metro. The nostalgic tram line 23 is operated with historic T3 trams. Visitors can use it, for example, to travel to Prague Castle.
Nature
Prague’s green areas include parks, orchards, gardens, vineyards, riverside areas, and forests. The Letná Parks offer opportunities for walks and, particularly from the Hanavský Pavilion, views of the city.
Prague Zoo has more than 10 kilometers of walking paths. At the children’s zoo at Prague Zoo, children can pet and feed animals.
Museums and visitor information
Prague’s Museum of Decorative Arts is the largest Czech museum of applied arts and design. Its permanent exhibition presents European applied art from the Middle Ages to the 21st century; the museum also has a publicly accessible recreational garden.
The “National Museum in your pocket” app guides visitors to selected locations or exhibits and enables them to purchase tickets. The visitor center of the Jewish Museum in Prague sells tickets for tours and attractions in Prague’s Jewish Quarter.
City life
The Náplavka farmers’ market offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, pastries, mushrooms, fresh fish, various types of cheese, and free-range eggs. Handicrafts are also offered there.
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