The Vltava River flows through the centre of Prague, and is the waterway around which the city has developed over the past 1000 years.

The history of Prague reveals that the Vltava River played a fundamental role in the foundation of the city.

At 434 km in length, the Vltava River is the longest river in the Czech Republic.

Prague may be known as the city of a Hundred Spires but it could just as well be the city of a Hundred bridges. As the Vltava River meanders through the historic town, it is crossed by a series of bridges, each of which have their own cultural or architectural charm. From the famous Charles Bridge and the historic Legion Bridge to the Art Nouveau Čechův Bridge and the modern Troja Bridge, these are the most beautiful bridges in Prague.

View over the River Vltava

Historic Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century.

The view across the River Vltava towards Prague Castle.

Prague Castle over Vltava river

Prague Castle over Vltava river

Prague Castle

Prague Castle has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. It was founded in the 9th century and became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents.

With its origin dating back to the early days of 870, the royal palace of Prague Castle has been an integral part of Prague’s history and also a UNESCO World Heritage site,

St Vitus Cathedral

Built over a time span of almost 600 years, St Vitus is one of the most richly endowed cathedrals in central Europe and is pivotal to the religious and cultural life of Czech Republic

St Vitus Cathedral

One of the most beautiful gothic churches in Europe, the Cathedral of Saints Vitus is also a place of the coronation regalia storage until 1918. The coronation ceremonies of the Bohemian kings were held within the walls of the temple. Dozens of royal persons and their relatives are buried in the church.

St Vitus Cathedral

Its grand interiors boast a range of wonders including the beautifully decorated St Wenceslas Chapel with the tomb of St Wenceslas, the crypt where many Czech kings are buried, and the Crown Chamber, home to the crown jewels

Beautiful stained glass window in St. Vitus Cathedral

The Cathedral stained glass windows of the extraordinary beauty attract the greatest attention. Indeed, in the Middle Ages, it was believed that the light in a church should be special, celestial. When the beams of the sun fall on the windows, the Cathedral lights up with bright rainbow colors. Dozens of Czech artists worked on the stained glass windows in the Cathedral, and the famous painter Alfons Mucha was among them.

Facade of the Church of Mother of God before Týn Tyn Church in Old Town Square. This is one of the most impressive Gothic religious buildings in Prague was built from the mid-14th to the early 16th centuries

Jan Hus Memorial

The Art Nouveau bronze statue of Jan Hus stands in the middle of the Old Town Square, which is considered the oldest and most beautiful square in Prague.

Jan Hus Memorial

The memorial was designed by sculptor Ladislav Šaloun.

Jan Hus Memorial

The memorial is dominated by a standing statue of Jan Hus, a religious reformer, who is surrounded by a group of his followers (the Hussites) and enemies in the form of the post-White-Mountain emigrants. The memorial is mounted on a massive granite base and was completed after 12 years with money from a public collection.

Bird's eye view of Old Town Square from Clock Tower

Bird's eye view of Old Town Square from Clock Tower

Looking down on Old Town Square from the tower at City Hall

Bird's eye view of Old Town Square from Clock Tower

Astronomical Clock

One of Prague’s most popular landmarks is the Astronomical Clock located in Old Town Square. It is well over 600 years old and is one of the oldest functional astronomical clocks in the world.

Astronomical Clock

The astronomical clock in Prague, otherwise known as The Orloj, shows the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, Earth, and Zodiac constellations. It also tells the time, provides the date, and, best of all, provides some theater for its viewers on the hour, every hour.

Walt Disney was inspired by the Church of Our Lady Before Týn

Old Town Square

One of Europe’s most beautiful and busiest urban spaces, the Old Town Square has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century, and was its main marketplace until the beginning of the 20th century.

Another view of Old Town Square

The square features one of the best Christmas Markets in the world

Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Old Town Square at Night

Magnificant Bird's eye view of Old Town Square at Night

Old Town Square at Night

View of the City Prague

Another view of the City Prague

Old town square seen through soap bubbles

Old town square seen through soap bubbles

The Piss Sculpture by David Cerny at the Franz Kafka Museum, Prague,