Charles Bridge
The oldest Prague bridge built in the place of a former Judith Bridge which had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. The Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge (as it was originally called) was founded by Emperor Charles IV in 1357 and acquired the name Charles Bridge in 1870.

Lesser Town Bridge Towers
The smaller tower, a Romanesque structure, dates back to the 12th century while its current Renaissance shape is from 1591. The higher tower is from 1464 and its Late Gothic architecture draws upon the Parléř’s Old Town Bridge Tower.

Old Town Bridge Tower
The entrance gate to Charles Bridge from the Old Town river bank, the most beautiful gate of Gothic Europe, was a masterpiece of the Court buildingworks. It was finished before 1380. It is richly adorned with sculptures.

Old Town Hall with the astronomical clock
Established 1338 as the seat of the Old Town authorities. The oldest gothic part of the complex which includes a tower and an oriel chapel is richly decorated with coats of arms. It was built in the latter half of the 14th century.

Josefov - Prague Ghetto
It dates back to the 13th century but its present appearance is mainly the result of a vast redevelopment action undertaken between 1893 - 1913. Only a few most significant buildings were saved, the living testimony of the history of Prague Jews which lasted for many centuries.

Powder Tower
A monumental entrance to the Old Town built by Matej Rejsek in the gothic style in 1475. Once it served as a gunpowder depot. In the late 19th century it was rebuilt by J. Mocker.

St. Nicholas Church
One of the most valuable buildings of the "Prague Baroque" period with a dominant dome and the belfry (architects K. Dienzenhofer, K. I. Dienzenhofer, A. Lurago, 1704 - 1756).

Fountains
Fountains were originally the main source of drinking water in Prague. They could be found in every open place. Sometimes they were simple wooden reservoirs, others were decorated and sculpted with classical, biblical and natural motifs. Particularly in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, rich burghers and noblemen competed in the spectacular decoration of fountains and built beautiful fountains. In 1858 the Prague Waterworks supplied water to 440 fountains, of which 72 were public and the others private. Today there are far fewer fountains, but even in the present time, mostly in recreational areas, new water elements are being designed and built, and endeavours are being made to preserve the old ones. Prague Castle, for example, has 30 functional fountains. Fountains used to be operated from 1^st May to 30^th September, but many of them no longer work.

The Royal Route
The Royal Route is an ancient route connecting The King's Court (today the Municipal House stands in its place) and the Prague Castle. Royal coronation processions of Czech kings passed by to the St Vitus Cathedral as did the foreign countries envoys. The route led from the Powder Tower through Celetná Street to the Old Town Square, across Malé náměstí, continuing to Karlova Street and Křižovnické náměstí, then on the Charles Bridge to Mostecká Street and the Lesser Town Square. From its corner behind the church of St Nicholas up to the Nerudova Street and Pohořelec, then it descends from Loretánská Street to Hradčanské náměstí towards the western gate to the Prague Castle. The most important historical monuments can be seen when following this route.

Lighting of the sights
Prague monuments begin to light up after dark. The first to light up are monuments from the 10th century, then every 3 minutes monuments of a century younger. One minute after midnight the monuments of the 21st century are first to be switched off and every 3 minutes afterwards monuments a century older follow. 1928 is considered to be the first year of this festive floodlighting. The Charles Bridge, Týn Church, Old Town Hall and Prague Castle were illuminated then.

Museums and Exhibitions
Prague offers numerous museums and exhibitions. We recommend to check with your hotel concierge for the most current calendar of events.