Location: Prague
Top Things to do in Prague
What to do and see in Prague, Bohemia: The Best Monuments & Statues
The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
Restaurants in Prague
1. Loreta Praha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 914 reviews
A Baroque-style shrine housing liturgical treasures including the famous star-shaped "Sun of Prague," which is studded with 6,222 diamonds. Place of pilgrimage, Loreto Treasure, baroque carillon, 3D model of newly discovered Crypt with special macabre fresco paintings.
Reviewed By Wenovo - Morris County, United States
The Loreta church bells are ringing. But they are not just ringing, they are playing a song. The Marian song. So lovely, that I wait around for it. The performance goes on every hour ( 9am - 6pm ). The famous chime of the bells is part of my childhood memories.. Miraculously, they chimed even during the communist era, when I Iived in Prague. The small bells are located in the tall clock tower and are original. 27 of them are connected to the clock. It works the same way today, as when it was first created. The 6,222 diamond monstrance on display is called Prague Sun. It is sure to dazzle. There are many other valuable artworks to be seen. I enjoy the peace and quiet , the tranquility of the serene courtyard. Taking a tram to Pohorelec is an easy way to Loretanske Namesti . Walking down the hill from there is also an easy way getting to the Castle. We were staying in Hotel Savoy , close by to the church, for the first part of our stay in Prague. That made it very easy to spend more time in the Castle area that week. Our month long visit in Prague was pre - Covid. Prague was still full of tourists. I am very sorry to read, that the church is experiencing hard times now. After all those years. It is heartbreaking ! I hope and pray that the current situation gets better soon. Hoping, my husband and I will be able to return, once again .... Growing up on Mala Strana, Sunday's visits here with my Dad, are still remembered fondly. Very special part of Prague , indeed .... Till next time, Dekuji a Nashledanou....
2. Vysehrad National Cultural Monument
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4.5 based on 3,061 reviews
Reviewed By danielgV5170QT - Melbourne, Australia
Our hotel was near Vyshehrad, so we visited this place, which is a castle with nice church, beautiful park without crowds and amazing views on Vltava river and Prague itself.
3. National Monument at Vitkov
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4.5 based on 312 reviews
Under the name National Liberation Memorial, the memorial was built in the years 1928–1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries; it was re-built and extended after the end of the WW2 in order to commemorate the second – anti-Nazi resistance. After 1948, it was used to promote national ideology and regime. Prominent representatives of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia were buried here. The mausoleum of Klement Gottwald was established here in 1953. The Memorial slowly started to be forgotten. After 1989, all of the remains buried here were taken away, however, for a long time particular utilisation was a subject of discussion. In 2001, the Vítkov National Memorial became part of a government resolution on rehabilitation and reconstruction of some memorials related to Czechoslovak history of the 20th century.
4. Opere di David Cerny
5. Statue of Franz Kafka
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4.5 based on 3,729 reviews
The eleven-metre-high statue is a 21st-century technical marvel of Prague. Forty-two moving panels form the face of the great Czech writer Franz Kafka. The statue by David Cerny stands at the Quadrio shopping centre and combines art with modern technologies and the traditional "golden hands" of Czech craftsmen. Watch the Metamorphosis, wait for the right alignment of the panels and discover Kafka!
6. Pamatnik Ceskoslovenskym Letcum Raf
7. Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States
I have always loved the Christmas tune so when planning to visit Prague I was happy to find out Good King Wenceslas was real and he had several prominent statues dedicated to him, including the one in Wenceslas Square. It is not uncommon in real estate to used art and architectural features to draw foot traffic to your space. This may be one of the more novel ways to do that, so I had to see this. I was very impressed as it is a fun play on the glorious statue on the road in front of the building. Actually the detail in the arcade is impressive and I sure has drawn people into this building for nearly 100 years. Again, I really like this and I think if you take the time to find it you too will be pleased and rewarded for your travel efforts.
8. The Statue of Jaroslav Hasek by Karel Nepras and Karolina Neprasova
9. Memorial to the Victims of Communism
10. Operation Anthropoid Memorial
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Flissb49 - Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand
We were taken on this amazing tour by a very professional and personable guide named Lenka. My husband particularly wanted to do this tour and I went along hesitantly, unsure how I’d cope with what we saw. However, I was very glad I went. The tour started at the Church of St Cyril and Methodius, where we met up with Lenka. After a thorough look at the crypt and seeing inside the beautiful restored church we were taken by car to the area where Heydrich was assassinated, then to Lidice. We had a leisurely walk around Lidice, looking at all the memorials (such a moving experience) then were taken back to Prague. We recommend this tour highly. The one thing missing was that Lenka did not mention the other village destroyed by the Nazis as retribution for the assassination. It would have been worthwhile to hear about that too. I also think it would have been better at that early hour if we had been picked up from our hotel as it was very chilly walking through the streets. However, that is a minor criticism and I saw later online that this is normally offered. Lenka’s knowledge of these historical events and ability to communicate that was excellent as her command of English is exceptional. She went out of her way later to return my glasses to me and steadfastly refused to take any payment for this great kindness. Thank you again, Lenka!
