What to do and see in Praha 1 (City Center), Bohemia: The Best Architectural Buildings

September 19, 2021 Leida Jutras

The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
Restaurants in Prague

Jungmannova 748/30, Nove MEsto Mozarteum - Urbánkův dům, Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 725 885 580 [email protected] http://clockgallery.cz
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 15 reviews

Clock Gallery

Vintage watchmaker's with many interesting objects like wall clocks, mantel clocks, old mechanical pocket and wristwatches. This shop is located in house Mozarteum from 1913. Built in a shape of modern klasicism with cubism details. Inside they know many facts about building and of course old timepieces.

Reviewed By IvanMatusic

I am glad I saw you guys again. It was a long time. Each year I visit your shop there is new items. Cool clocks and lovely vintage watches. I love Prim watches hodinky specially.

2. Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

StaromEstske NamEsti 1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic +420 236 002 629 [email protected] http://www.staromestskaradnicepraha.cz/
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26,938 reviews

Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

The Old Town Hall is one of the most significant monuments in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1338 as the administrative seat for Prague's Old Town. Now, it is mainly used for the ceremonial purposes of the capital city, Prague. The historical town hall consists of a set of five medieval houses, the corner of which is adorned with a historical astronomical clock, a gothic oriel window and a massive rectangular tower. The lookout gallery on the town hall tower offers the most beautiful view of Prague. A tour of the historical halls in the Old Town Hall is a unique experience. The expensively decorated rooms date from various periods and are examples of the remarkable development of the town hall complex. The guided tours in various languages are organised in hourly intervals.

Reviewed By travelinspiration

Absolutely LOVED this huge picturesque historical square and the wonderfully unique Astronomical clock, that does it's little music show for 2 minutes on the hour/every hour. Yes there are crowds but Prague is very popular - it's to be expected!! Get there early to see the 2 minute show for pictures/video, or eat at one of the restaurants that faces it (we recommend Cafe Mozart!!).

3. St Nicholas Church

Malostranske Namesti, Prague 118 00 Czech Republic +420 257 534 215 [email protected] http://www.stnicholas.cz/en
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,286 reviews

St Nicholas Church

The Church of St Nicholas in Lesser Town in Prague, the most famous Baroque church in Prague, stands along with the former Jesuit college in the centre of the Lesser Town Square. It represents a magnificent example of the "Prague Baroque" period of the 18th century. W.A. Mozart himself played the organ in this church!

4. St. Vitus Cathedral

III. Nadvori 48/2 Prague Castle, Prague 119 01 Czech Republic +420 603 235 606 [email protected] http://www.katedralasvatehovita.cz/cs
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23,452 reviews

St. Vitus Cathedral

Situated at the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral is the most important and largest church in Prague. The cathedral is the burial place of the former Czech kings and a home of the Czech Crown Jewels.

Reviewed By dlmoore305 - Mount Vernon, United States

An unblievable Cathedral located within Prague Castle is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture while being the largest and most important church in the country along with containing the tombs of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors.

5. Obecni Dum

namEsti Republiky 1090/ 5 Staré Město, Prague 111 21 Czech Republic +420 222 002 101 [email protected] http://www.obecnidum.cz/en
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,455 reviews

Obecni Dum

6. Rudolfinum

Alsovo Nabrezi, 12, Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 227 059 227 [email protected] http://www.rudolfinum.cz/
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,150 reviews

Rudolfinum

7. Villa Bilek

Mickiewiczova 233/1, Prague 160 00 Czech Republic +420 233 323 631 [email protected] http://en.ghmp.cz/villa-bilek/
Excellent
73%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Villa Bilek

František Bílek built his studio villa in the Prague Hradčany Disctrict 1910 and 1911 according to his own plans and design. Bílek was mainly a sculptor and graphic artist, but his religious approach to art gradually steered him towards the need to create complex environments in which his works would find multi-layered function and roles, thus fulfilling Bílekʼs vision of spiritualizing human life. His architecture was mainly idea-motivated.

Reviewed By kristinbauer

This was so beautiful- I can’t even imagine being able to live and work and create such sculptures in a home like this! It’s so special. He designed and made every door and piece of furniture and door handle and....everything! It’s so stunning!!! But very Very weird you can’t take photos!!! You can take photos in every museum on the planet. I thought maybe it was because they would then sell a book or postcard photos....nope. Limited not great postcards and no book in English and a pamphlet with black and white not great photos. If people could take photos they’d post about the place! That’s really weird! But just go and see it!

8. Dum U Zlateho Prstenu

Tynska 630/6, Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 601 102 961 [email protected] http://www.muzeumprahy.cz/dum-u-zlateho-prstenu/
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Dum U Zlateho Prstenu

9. Vaclavske namEsti 792/34 - Wiehluv Dum

Vaclavske namEsti 792/34, Prague Czech Republic http://pragitecture.eu/vaclavske-namesti-79234/
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Vaclavske namEsti 792/34 - Wiehluv Dum

10. Clam-Gallas Palace (Clam-Gallas palac)

Husova 158/20 Old Town, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic +420 222 220 218 [email protected]
Excellent
22%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Clam-Gallas Palace (Clam-Gallas palac)

A magnificent example of a late-Baroque residence of nobility, the palace now houses the Archives of Prague, open to the public only during concerts.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.