Prague's Old Town

Location

Prague
Czech Republic
50° 5' 15.5544" N, 14° 25' 16.212" E
CZ
General info: 

Prague’s Old Town is a historical settlement founded in the medieval period. This area is today, one of the most visited in Prague as there are dozens of monuments worthy of visiting. The oldest active synagogue in Europe is located in this quarter – The Old New Synagogue. It was built in the 13th century by the Bohemian Jews, and was one of the first Gothic buildings in the city. It was demolished several times throughout ages, but the citizens of Prague rebuilt it every time.

Other important tourist destinations in the Old Town are mainly located on, or near the Old Town Square. Its main attraction is definitely the Astronomical Clock, but there are many other places that deserve respect. For example, in the middle of the square stands proudly the statue of Czech Protestant leader Jan Hus.

Getting there: 

A metro line connects the city across the Vltava river. The nearest metro station to the Old town is Staroměstská.

Costs: 

The Old Town is open for everyone to enjoy the free walks around the wonderful medieval streets. The coffee shops and restaurants in the area are a whole different story.

Interesting places nearby

Situated inside a splendid natural setting at an altitude of 1450 metres, Prali offers 5 lift systems, about thirty kilometres of ski runs, 2 cross-country skiing circuits and numerous opportunities for off-piste skiing, excursions on fo

The charming ski resort of Pralognan la Vanoise is found just at the entry to the Savoie department, France and is nestled right at the foot of one of the Alps greatest glacial ice caps.

If you are looking for a traditional french atmosphere admist beautiful scenery and close to Mont-Blanc, PRAZ-DE-LYS-SOMMAND is the ideal place.

Praz sur Arly, beautiful village behind Megève and Chamonix. Skiing or walking, activities in summer or winter, a large suggest for tourism.

BASE: 3395ft
SUMMIT: 6788ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3326ft

Snow paradise in the Bavarian Forest with 13 ski-lifts with well-kept slopes.

BASE: 1968ft
SUMMIT: 5249ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1653ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 3

BASE: 4429ft
SUMMIT: 6233ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1804ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 16
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 8
Surface: 10