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Prague
Prague is the Czech capital on the Vltava river, its historic centre a UNESCO World Heritage Site anchored by Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square astronomical clock. Centuries of Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture survive intact, and the city is also a European hub for cheap, high-quality beer.
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The most popular sights, with 2026 entrance fees. Prices are adult admission — cheapest at the gate. Many of the best things are free.
| Attraction | Entrance | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Castle | Kč 450 | 3-4 hours | The largest ancient castle complex in the world (Guinness record) and seat of the Czech president, combining palaces, courtyards, gardens and St Vitus Cathedral behind one set of walls. |
| St Vitus Cathedral | Kč 450 | 45-60 minutes | Gothic cathedral at the heart of Prague Castle holding the Bohemian crown jewels and the tomb of St Wenceslas; its spires define the Prague skyline. |
| Charles Bridge | Free | 30-45 minutes | 14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 Baroque statues linking the Old Town to the Lesser Quarter; Prague's most photographed landmark and still a public thoroughfare. |
| Astronomical Clock & Old Town Square | Free | 30 minutes for the clock show; add 45 minutes for the tower | Medieval astronomical clock (1410) on the Old Town Hall that performs an hourly 'Walk of the Apostles' show, overlooking Prague's grandest square ringed by Gothic and Baroque facades. |
| Jewish Quarter (Josefov) Museums | Kč 600 | 2-3 hours | Europe's best-preserved Jewish heritage site, run by the Jewish Museum in Prague: four historic synagogues (Maisel, Pinkas, Old-New, Spanish) plus the crowded, centuries-old Old Jewish Cemetery. |
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