Prague

The Astronomical Clock located on a side tower of the Old Town Hall (reasonably enough, on Old Town Square) is easy to find—just wait until a few minutes before the hour and look for a large group of tourists standing around waiting…

In the center of the castle and the most important cathedral in all of the Czech republic. The oldest parts of the cathedral are from the 14th century, but the cathedral was not completed in the Medieval period.

U Milosrdných 17

The Anezsky klaster is the first Early Gothic building in Prague (founded 1234) - something notable in a city filled with amazingly well-preserved examples of Gothic architecture such as St Vitus, the Charles Bridge and the Powder Tower.

Bílá Hora - Tram 22, 25

This is where the eponymous Battle of White Mountain took place between Habsburg forces and the Czech nobility on 8 November 1620, as part of the Thirty Years' War.

Václavské náměstí is a wide boulevard running down from the National Museum and it's crammed with bars, restaurants and casinos. It is the heart of central Prague.

Due to a housing crunch, most young Czechs don't move out of their parents' house until they marry (sometimes long after!) This lack of privacy leads to some very public displays of affection – what you see on the metro or trams won't…

connects the Old Town with Lesser Town. Commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and constructed between 1357 and 1402, it is one of the most interesting historical stone bridges in Europe.

Národní divadlo - Tram 2, 9, 17, 18, 22, 23

The original National Theatre building. The interior of the building is very decorative, and a sight of its own. Sometimes hosts operas and ballets, but mostly plays in Czech language; English surtitles are often available.

Oldest theatre building still standing in the city. Mozart's Don Giovanni was premiered here, with Mozart personally conducting, and Don Giovanni opera is still often on the repertoire, as are other operas, plays and ballets.

The most famous classical music festival in the Czech republic.

A weekend in October, during which many historic buildings are lighted by spectacular video-mappings and many light-and-sound installations are set up at different places in the city centre, Vinohrady and Karlín.

This historic building of the former German Theatre now serves as the State Opera, hosting mainly operas and ballets.

Masarykovo nábř. 250/1, 110 00 Nové Město

A renowned functionalist exhibition space built between 1928 and 1930 on the Vltava Riverbank. Designed by Otakar Novotný, it serves as a major venue for modern and contemporary art, managed by the historic Mánes Association of Fine…

Anděl - Metro B, Na Knížecí Tram 5, 12, 15, 20

Visit the home of Prague's most famous brewery which was founded in 1869. There are tours available in English and there is a restaurant at the same complex.

Stromovka (place of trees) Park is the largest of its kind in the city of Prague. The history of Stromovka dates back to 1268, when Premysl Otakar II used Stromovka as the royal hunting grounds.

The Letná Park is on a high plateau just north of and above the city centere. Therefore, it was the place where the massive Stalin's Monument, overlooking the city, was unveiled in 1955.

The city's leading soccer team is SK Slavia Praha. They play in the First League, the top tier, and often qualify for European tournaments. They play at the 21,000 capacity Fortuna Arena, which is also the usual venue for international…

Husova 17

If you aren't easily scared off by smoke so thick you can touch and mean-looking Czechs that look like they would rather shake you than share a table, then this place is a must-stop.

Kesnerka - Bus 231 from Na Knížecí - Metro B (Anděl)

Restaurant's name translates as "Up on the hill" and the restaurant actually is up on the hill, above Smíchovské nádraží railway station. It's a hidden little gem, almost-like-family restaurant, with tasty food, good service and reasonable…

Křemencova 11, Praha 1

A restaurant that brews its own fantastic dark, sweet beer. It is the color of Coca-Cola with an alcohol content of 5.5% ABV, but its flavor is not overly strong.

Na Kampě 6/494

offers a wide selection of Czech and international cuisine including first-class Moravian wines. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of calmness in the centre of Prague with its beautiful view of the Charles Bridge and enjoy the garden in front of…

Smetanovo nábřeží 198

This self-styled "biggest music club in Central Europe" is right next to Charles Bridge, with 5 floors of clubs each featuring a different style of music. It is frequented by Czech teenagers and German high school students.

Vaclavske Nam 21, Praha 1

Situated in Wenceslas Square, this club paysrent per day, and consequently charges an outrageous cover fee to teenage tourists who still think that Prague is the "wild" place it was in the early 1990s.

Odboru 4

A unique blend of 4-star hotel and hostel. Downstairs, the restaurant and bar have a wide variety of local and international food and drink options. It's a blend of style, ecofriendly features, fun, and culture for all ages.

literally: at the bear cubs, 5 min walk form Old Town

On the site of an old brewery that is now a Czech Budweiser (Budvar) restaurant, the pension building houses a brewing museum and shop. It is also connected to a smaller bar that is open until 03:00. The rooms are clean and atmospheric.

Borivojova 102, Žižkov

With a lively vibe and a bar in the basement there's always something going on at the hostel too, though it's not the cleanest or newest in town.

Podolské nábřeží

A hotel boat on the Vltava river offering rooms and suites, all with private bathroom, TV and phone. There's a Czech restaurant on board and you can enjoy drinks on the deck or in the bar.

Hořejší nábřeží

Located on the Vltava river, this boat hotel has a nightclub, restaurant and terrace big enough for 85 guests to enjoy the view across the waters to the city.

Jeleni 197

All 30 rooms are equipped with TV/SAT, high speed Internet connection, direct dial telephone and safe deposit box. Public PC desk with Internet access and printer is available at the reception.