Prague Off The Beaten Path

  • Franz Kafka statue in the Jewish Quarter
      Franz Kafka statue in the Jewish Quarter
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  • Zoubek's Monument to the victims of Communism
      Zoubek's Monument to the victims of...
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  • Prague's Hunger Wall
      Prague's Hunger Wall
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Prague

  • 1. Vysehrad

    Within the northern Cihelna Gate (Brick) gate is a discreet sign pointing to a doorway at the side, very easy to miss unless you are looking for it! Inside you are greeted by a small exposition and...   more
  • 2. Kutna Hora

    There are plenty of places to visit close to Prague. One of the most popular of all daytrips is the trip to Kutna Hora. Kutna Hora, about an hour by train from Prague, was once one of the wealthiest...   more
  • 3. Petrin

    Rest well my friend in this most beautiful and peaceful part of Praha. Your rest is surely well deserved. Your and your parents generations of Slavic people endured many hardships and abuses at the...   more
  • 4. Lennon Wall

    Having seen the pictures posted by VT members, it was interesting to see how additions by numerous visitors transformed the look of the wall in a matter of months.  It took 2 jaunts into the area to...   more
  • 5. Karlstejn

    This medieval castle was built in 1348 - 1368 by the King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV, as a place for safekeeping the coronation jewels. The heart of the castle is the Chapel of the...   more
  • 6. Cesky Krumlov

    cesky krumlov is a very worth while side trip when in prague. by train you go to ceske budejovice then connect to cesky krumlov. the trip takes about 3 1/2 hours. you can easily see cesky krumlov in...   more
  • 7. Jewish Cemetery

    I have never wanted to visit a jewish cemetary...and can't believe my journey found me this place...but it was such a neat place to walk around for hours. The whole Jewish town was charming...and the...   more
  • 8. Old-Town Hall & Astronomical Clock

    Every single tourist in visit of Prague see Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock, most of them see every-hour-"play" (Procession of Apostles, Death ringing the bell…) and quite a lot enjoy a view of...   more
  • 9. Mucha Museum.

    This museum is dedicated to the life and the work of Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939). He was an Art Nouveau artist.Mucha made some posters for Sarah Bernhard, a...   more
  • 10. The Strahov Monastery.

    This monastery was built in 1182 on the place of an older construction from 1140.Through the centuries it has been destroyed by fire, bombarded and ransacked by...   more
  • 11. Hunger Wall & Monument to the victims of Communism

    Back in the 14th century, a huge wall was built around Petrin Hill as part of the fortifications protecting the Prague Castle and Little Quarter areas. The...   more
  • 12. Franz Kafka Statue

    In 2004, on the 80th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, the city of Prague unveiled a monument on Dusni Street, near the house in which Kafka lived in the...   more
  • 13. House of the Black Madonna

    House of the Black Mother (U Černé Matky Boží) is a house that originally housed a department store on the ground floor. It was designed by designed by...   more
  • 14. Museum of Modern Art

    Just as I was preparing to cross the street to go to the Charles Bridge. I looked aside and saw this in the courtyard..intriguing I thought. I just wondered...   more
  • 15. House at the Stone Bell

    The House at the Stone Bell uses the old way of finding a house, it had a distinguishing feature. In this case, a stone bell on the corner of the building. You...   more
  • 16. Art in the Metro

    If you want a blast from the past, check out Anděl Metro, (line B) Built by the Soviets, it is dedicated to Soviet-Czech Friendshipand has a set of...   more
  • 17. Church of St Salvator

    Right to the side of the Old Town Tower is the Church of St Salvator, which forms part of the Pragues Jesuit Klementinium. The church was built between...   more
  • 18. Karlovy Vary - Karlsbad

    Karlovy Vary is the world famous spa town also known by its German name of Karlsbad (or Carlsbad in English). It was founded around 1350 by Charles IV. It's...   more
  • 19. A World War II historical walk...

    The "World War II in Prague Tour" is led by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, Marek Taborsky. It is an alternative way to explore the central city's...   more
  • 20. See babies clambering over the Zizkov TV tower!

    It has to be said that the TV tower in Zizkov (one of Prague's inner suburbs) is horrendous, even by the low architectural standards set by TV towers...   more
  • 21. St. John Nepomuk by the rock

    This Baroque church is located vis-a-vis from Emauzy Abbey at Vyšehradská street. It is an early work of Kilian Ignatz Dientzenhofer, started in 1730. The...   more
  • 22. Novy Svet

    Novy Svet (New World) is a small residential district between the castle area and Strahov monastery. It is located a bit north of the main tourist route, also...   more
  • 23. Vojan gardens

    Vojan gardens are also located at Mala Strana, close to the river. It's another quiet oasis in the city, frequented mostly by locals. Interestingly enough this...   more
  • 24. Zamek Konopiste

    Here's a lesson for all - when using a 2008 guide book be sure to check the internet for any major changes - such as admission fees. We drove from Prague to...   more
  • 25. Palais Valdstejn

    Palais Valdstejn is the home of the Czech Parliament - Senate chamber - and usually not open to the public. However, I was fortunate enough that they hosted a...   more
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