Prague is an amazingly beautiful European capital. Interesting architecture and rich history of the city is that every year attracts a huge number of tourists to Prague. The capital of the Czech Republic also rightfully occupies one of the leading positions in the list of the most visited cities in Europe . Of course, to admire all the beauties of the city will not be enough for a single week, not a single month. But, if you come to this amazing city for only a few days, then you can try to visit the most interesting and memorable sights. In this article we will talk about what you can see in Prague in 4 days. The list of the 10 brightest places in the city will help you organize your trip.
Old Town Square
This is the main square of the old part of the city. Walking in this area, you can feel the elusive atmosphere of medieval Prague with its unforgettable architecture. On the square there is a temple of the Virgin Mary before Tyn, made in the Gothic style from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Inside the church you can admire the rich decoration and paintings of the work of Karel Shkrety.
Town Hall
Also on the Old Town Square is the Town Hall building, which in the past was the center of the political life of the city. Until now, only one tower has survived. But this construction is also interesting because its facade houses a unique watch ensemble, which "comes to life" every hour with the battle of the chimes.
The Charles Bridge
Thinking about what to see in Prague on your own, the first attraction that comes to mind is precisely this world-famous bridge. Its construction was started in 1357 on the orders of Charles IV. At length the bridge stretches more than half a kilometer, and its width is 10 meters. Along the bridge there are 30 sculptures depicting the main saints of the Czech Republic. They were installed on the bridge at the end of the XVII century. Nowadays, many of them have been replaced with copies, and the originals have been taken to the museum.
St. Vitus Cathedral
This cathedral occupies one of the first places in the list of 10 main sights of Prague, because exactly it is a symbol of the city. The Gothic cathedral was founded in 1344, at the present time it houses the residence of the Prague Archbishop. The construction of the church lasted for several centuries, therefore, in addition to the completely obvious Gothic elements of decoration, in the ensemble of the cathedral you can find details made in various styles - from neo-Gothic to Baroque.
Prague Castle
In the list of ten attractions in Prague, you should include Prague Castle - the largest fortress in the country, founded in the IX century. St. Vitus Cathedral is located right in the center of this fortress. In addition, on the territory of Prague Castle you can visit museums, the Royal Garden and Strahov Monastery.
Strahov Monastery
The most famous monastery, built in 1140, also deserves the attention of tourists. It was founded for the monks-premonstrants, who kept a vow of celibacy and silence. Separately it is worth noting the library of the monastery and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary - they amaze with the splendor of the decoration.
dancing House
Talking about what is interesting to see in Prague, it is impossible not to mention the more modern buildings. Among them, the Dancing House, built in 1996, generates special curiosity among the guests of the city. The unusual shape of the building resembles a couple swirling in the dance. Inside the house there are offices of international companies.
Kampa Museum
This museum will appeal to lovers of modern art and unusual impressions. In addition to the permanent exposition presented by the works of Eastern European artists of the 20th century, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions.
Small Country
To see Baroque sights of Prague, you need to go to this area of the city. Here, walking along the narrow streets, you can see the famous Prague palaces.
Aquapark
Resting in Prague, it is worth to visit the aqua park Aqua Palace - the largest in Europe. In the water park there is a huge number of various slides and water attractions, several saunas, gyms, massages and spa treatments.
