Sights of Prague

1. PRAGUE CASTLE - considered a developed medieval building of the 9th century, in particular, some sources claim that the castle was officially opened in 870.
Currently, it is considered the residence of the President of the Czech Republic. One of the features of the castle is that this building is a Guinness Book record holder. It is considered the largest ancient structure in the world.
2. CARLI BRIDGE - built in 1357 and replaced the Judith Bridge, built in the 12th century. It is now considered one of the most popular tourist destinations.
3. CLEMENTINE (LIBRARY)
It is located in the Stare Mesto district of Prague, near Charles Bridge. The Clementinum, with an area of 20,000 square meters, is second only to Prague Castle among the historical and architectural complexes of the Czech capital. Since 2005, it has been included in the international Memory of the World list.
4. OLD TOWN SQUARE AND ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK
The ancient historical square is located in the central area of Prague's Old Town. It is surrounded by city buildings, the facades of which are made in different architectural styles: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo.
The Astronomical Clock is the third oldest and largest clock in the world that is still working.
5. THE MOTHER CATHEDRAL OF ST. VITUUS - is a fine example of Gothic architecture and is the largest and most important church building in the country. The cathedral is the seat of the archbishop.
6. NATIONAL GALLERY IN PRAGUE
The best examples of Czech fine and applied art are collected here.
It was created in 1949 as a result of the merger of several galleries. Exhibits of the National Gallery are housed in several historical buildings in Prague, the largest of which is the Exhibition Palace.
6. ZOO PRAGUE
7. LENNON'S WALL. In the 70s, it became a tradition to paint a portrait of John Lennon on the walls. The wall is considered a symbol of the struggle for freedom and the fight against the communist regime.
8. DANCING HOUSE - office building in the deconstructivist style in Prague. It consists of two cylindrical towers, one of which is straight and the other is destructive. The Dancing House is considered an architectural metaphor for the dancing couple, also jokingly called Ginger and Fred after the couple Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
9. NATIONAL THEATER - known as the mother theater of the Czech opera and included in the list of national monuments of history and art of the Czech Republic.
10. WENCLAW SQUARE (Wenceslas Square) is one of the most famous and largest city squares in the world, a place of historical events, social and festive events. There are many hotels, shops and cafes on the square.