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1. Pruhonice Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 268 reviews
Pruhonice Park and Castle, classified as part of the Historic Centre of Prague - UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, is one of the crown jewels of the Czech Republic's national historical parks and an exceptional example of a European landscape park of this style. Covering an area of approximately 250 hectares, the park has a privileged location just 15 kilometres southeast of Prague, making it easily accessible and a perfect destination for either a sunny afternoon or a long weekend. Pruhonice Park is home to 1,600 different kinds of plants, including 8,000 rhododendrons (one of the largest collection in the world) and a unique 3-hectar Alpinum, as well as ponds and streams, 25 kilometers of pathways and a beautiful castle complex with its old church dating from 12th century. This rich combination of natural, cultural, and scenic values, together with a host of exceptional scientific and recreational opportunities, makes Pruhonice Park and Castle an inspiring example of Earth's most important heritage and perhaps Prague best getaway.Nowadays, Pruhonice Park is part of the Institute of Botany of the ASCR, one of the research institutes of the Academy of Science of the Czech Republic, that besides to conduct fundamental research on species, populations and communities of plants, is the organization responsible for its management and maintenance.
Reviewed By RDCononver - Flanders, United States
I arrived in Pruhonice quite early and after leaving my baggage at the hotel wanted to spend a few hours walking and the park seemed ideal. I’m glad I did, not much else in the center of town aside from restaurants and a spa. I could have spent many more hours walking the paths and just relaxing after a long flight. I recommend the exhibitions in the castle where you can look quickly or dive in deep. I learned about various trees, food crops, gardens, and a variety of vegetation. Much is in Czech, German, and English. The yellow trail is fastest and the easiest, red and blue are longer and have more hills. I did a combination and it’s easy to shorten any of the walks if pressed for time. All the photos I’ve posted are from along the yellow path or courtyard. I may return tomorrow as it was just a great way to unwind and relax.
2. Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By Pedro_Duarte_85 - Lisbon, Portugal
The exhibition itself is very well designed with correct amount of information splited across the house rooms. A suggestion: in the first two rooms maybe subnumbers can be assigned to the objects so the photography lames can understand the tools mentioned in the audio guide.
3. National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror
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5.0 based on 1,001 reviews
This museum tells the story of brave Czech paratroopers who killed SS-Obergrupenführer Reinhard Heydrich in the Operation Anthropoid. Jan Kubiš and Josef Gabčík escaped to this church and the crypt under the church together with five more paratroopers and 20 days later they died here in battle against 700 Nazi soldiers.
Reviewed By Edmundo_de_ABQ - Albuquerque, United States
This museum is a remembrance and memorial to the Czech resistance paratroopers, who during WWII, took part in a secret undercover plan to assassinate Hitler's favorite General, Reinhard Heydrich, head of the dreaded SS. These men, I believe there were seven, infiltrated behind the lines back into Prague where they hid out in the basement Crypt of the St Cyril Church. Eventually most most died during a ferocious fire-fight with the German army but they were responsible for Heydrich's death, and it's all a very interesting historical account of a little known event during WWII.
4. Obora Holedna
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By buziawteczu - Szczecin, Poland
We've been there in December but the best time to visit this place would be most probably the summertime. Prepare for some small hiking. We were not ready for that but despite all the sweat it was worth to see it all. You will see some wild animals but don't be deceived by some comments about bringing the food for them. Don't do it. We bought a full package of carrots and...it turned out to be a huge mistake. You can't feed animals there. If you do it remember about 5k CZK you may pay for it (fine). I recommend this place to literally everyone who likes to stay healthy ???????? And don't bring food for animals!!!!!! ????
5. Puppet Museum (Muzeum Loutek)
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By 464jirkap
The Puppet Museum in Pilsen benefits from the local rich puppet theater tradition and maps the activity of puppet theaters playing in Pilsen and its immediate surroundings. The exhibition gradually presents the beginnings of puppetry in Pilsen.
6. Chocolate Museum & Chocolaterie Kutna Hora
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
Visit our small museum of Kutná Hora chocolate factory Koukol&Michera (also called Lidka), which used to be one of the most famous in Europe. Taste the best chocolates from the chocolate manufactury - made with love from cocoa beans in the Czech Republic, winners of Academy of Chocolate. Experience great atmosphere!
Reviewed By ErinM4025 - Greenville, United States
The chocolate was high quality, delicious, and came in milk, dark of many varieties, and some white. The owner was very friendly and had lots of tasty samples for us to try. Don’t miss the hot chocolate!
7. Naucna stezka Kladska
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By 266paveln - Prague, Czech Republic
About 2 km long walk on wooden path (slipery in wet weather) drives to torf lake. Panels around the path tell the story of Slavkovsky forest and the importance of wood and torf. Look under your feets. You can recognize tracks of some animals living in the forest. Follow the boards of the path. There is restaurant in Kladska village to enjoy local food. The path is closed in winter.
8. Prachov Rocks
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By smilgaki - London, United Kingdom
Spent an amazing 3 hours here after hiking to the rock park from Jicin. Entrance fee per adult was 80 kc. You can choose from a number of routes, some easier than others. We picked a more difficult one, which involved some steps and narrow rock crevices (perhaps not so good if you suffer from claustrophobia) but was extremely rewarding. The sandstone rock formations are truly something to be seen - the pictures don't quite do it justice. It's a very atmospheric place (though it was fairly busy) and you might want to bring in a picnic to enjoy the place. They actually sell dried fruit and pick & mix at the park entrance, which is actually a really good idea for some of the steep climbs. Good shoes also recommended - it is very slippery in places. There are cafes just outside the park for hot and cold food and snacks. The car park was quite small and was full by noon. A really magical place!
9. NaFilM: National film museum
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5.0 based on 417 reviews
It's a hidden gem in Prague for all film lovers - the first of its kind in the Czech Republic. It transforms a museum into a fascinating world of cinema where visitors not only learn new things but also gain a unique experience. Thanks to interactive exhibits everyone across different generations can find out how film works and learn more about its history. Come and see film differently! All museum texts are available in English, German and Russian. We all speak Czech and English, but we will find a way to show you around the museum no matter what language you speak!
Reviewed By M5983NDmatthewd
I recently got the chance to visit NaFilM again in its new and improved location near the Franciscan gardens in the centre of Prague. Really, it is incredible to see what they have been able to do - the place is massive (about double the size of the old location, over 2 floors) and filled with unique, interactive exhibits designed to teach you about film. Moreover, it is suitable for both children and adults - it is an absolute must visit if you are in Prague. The museum have extended its offerings considerably, with new things to play with and discover! I especially enjoyed the sound editing studio - set up as a real enclosed room within the museum, you can record your own soundtracks to a variety of films using purpose built instruments - its a lot of fun to explore different ways the make the sound effects! There is also the new 'Purkyne's Laboratory', where you get to explore the various optical illusions studied by Czech scientist Jan Purkyne through a set of spinning discs and a phone call with Mr Purkyne himself! What's more, once you have been introduced to the concepts, you can then play with the discs yourself, creating your own illusions, which is really cool. There are also two small cinemas where you can see some Czech short films that you would never get to see anywhere else - a mix of quirky animated films and expressive black and white films from the avant garde era. The entire exhibition is in English and in Czech, with very friendly people speaking English as well. Can't wait to see what they add next!
10. Letna Park
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4.5 based on 1,377 reviews
Facing the center of Prague, this large urban park is a popular spot for hiking, skateboarding, picnics and other outdoor activities.
Reviewed By rosec302 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Lovely park with beautiful views looking down to the old town areas. Big and clean park and nice paths. Very possible to walk from old town to the park. Many public transports to get there. There are two very big beer gardens indifferent location of the park, both with fantastic views. Most evenings have musics. We were there till quite late at night, I was told by my friends who live in the area that people stay in the park till morning during weekends and holidays.
