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

The ski resort Frauenalpe is located in the region of Murau in Murtal. The several cosy family-ski-villages and the small lifts of the region afford a particular children-friendly atmosphere.

The ski resort Obertraun / Krippenstein is one of the most interesting freeride, snowboard and ski centres of Upper Austria.

Freudenstadt is a major cross-country ski centre in the Black Forest, with two lifts locally.

BASE: 1509ft
SUMMIT: 1804ft
VERTICAL DROP: 295ft

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

One of Europe's newest ski areas, linked by cable car in 1986, although first skied by British ski pioneer Sir Arnold Lunn 90 years ago.

In Speikboden, besides the 12 kilometres of white ski runs, always perfect thanks to the programmed snow facilities, you can find ski mountaineering and Nordic ski schools, toboggan ski runs and gigs drawn by horses which will allow you