Prague Castle holds a number of records. First of all, it is the largest castle in the world, entered in the Guinness Book of Records. It is also the most visited Czech monument among tourists. It is the most important of Czech castles, because from time immemorial it has been the residence of sovereigns, and currently the President. It is also undoubtedly the most beautiful castle in the Czech Republic. Prague Castle is unparalleled in the Czech Republic in all respects and visiting it is a ‘duty’ for all tourists.

Charles Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and the oldest bridge in Prague. It is almost 10m wide, 516m long and rests on 16 arches.Towers guard both ends of the bridge – the Old Town Bridge Tower and two Malá Strana Bridge Towers.

The Cathedral SS Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert dominates Prague Castle. It is the largest and most important of Prague’s places of worship and a spiritual symbol of the Czech state. The Gothic Cathedral we see today is the third church to be built on the site – the first building to stand here was a Romanesque rotunda, then came a triple-nave basilica, and in 1344 Charles IV ordered work to begin on the construction of a Gothic cathedral.

The Old Town Astronomical Clock dating from the 15th century is one of the most treasured and best-known of Prague’s historical sites. It can be found on the side of the Gothic tower of the Old Town Hall. The Astronomical Clock is a one of the best examples of Czech Gothic technology and a prized work of art.

In addition to the Old-New Synagogue there are 5 other synagogues in the Jewish Town. Most of them are run by the Jewish Museum.

Petřín Hill is the highest hill in Prague.It is famous for its gardens and orchards and is a popular place among lovers. Rising above Petřín Hill is the Petřín Tower. At the top of Petřín Hill visitors will also find an observatory and the Hall of Mirrors.

The Jesuit Church of St Nicholas was completed in the mid 18th century. The interior of the church is an example of architecture based on interconnected geometrical shapes. The decoration is the epitome of the Baroque style. The tower of the Church of St Nicholas is also an interesting place worth visiting.

The Bambino di Praga is a 47cm-tall wax figure of the infant Jesus, made in Spain in the 16th century. The figure is said to possess miraculous powers and the ability to heal the ill, the blind and the deaf. Since 1628 the Prague Carmelite Order has taken care of the Bambino di Praga at the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana which has an exquisite Baroque interior.

Vyšehrad, according to legend, was the seat of the first mythical Czech rulers. At the turn of the 11th century it was the main residence of an actual Czech ruler. The complex contains the Romanesque rotunda of St Martin from the 11th century, the neo-Gothic Church of SS Peter and Paul, the Casemates and the Vyšehrad Cemetery.

The Municipal House is an exquisite art nouveau building from the early 20th century housing a huge concert hall – the Smetana Hall – the venue for some of Prague’s most prestigious concerts, as well as a large art gallery.

The whole of Prague is enchanting and this does not just mean Prague Castle or the Old Town Square and its Astronomical Clock. Come with us and discover its other charms which are not so visible at first glance, but are all the more beautiful because of this. Come with us into the narrow streets, pretty squares and hidden galleries and cafés. Prague is waiting for you.