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

BASE: 2132ft
SUMMIT: 3297ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1164ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 6

With the cable railway or with the chairlift you come to the skiarea Höfener Alm. You can lift with the new 4 person chair lift or with the two T-bar lifts. For beginners we have two T-bar lifts in Höfen by Schollenwiesen.

Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (1723 m) lies at the centre of a nature oasis on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park, and offers two ski areas with a total of 5 km of runs.

The ski resort Riesneralm affords slopes in all difficulties. You can also find many deep powder variants. Each track got a special feature and an own name.

Skiing in a smaller skiing area doesn’t have to be boring-especially not when there´s a possibility to combine a skiing day with another skiing area.

The large area of Pampeago/Predazzo offers a wide selection of entertainment and cultural events, as well as sports activities.