# HISTORIC CENTER 8 
The charming Old Town of Prague is one of the best-preserved historic centers in Europe and a reminder that during the Middle Ages the Czech capital was the most important city in Central Europe.
The large car-free area starts at Old Town Square and extends across the Vltava River.
Historic Area World Heritage Site: since 1992
# OLD TOWN SQUARE 7 
Prague’s fairy-tale-like main square is dominated by two striking churches (the Baroque St. Nicholas Church and the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn) as well as the tower of the town hall with its famous Astronomical Clock.
It is one of the biggest and most beautiful squares in Europe.
Square World Heritage Site: since 1992
by Mihael Grmek / CC BY-SA 3.0
# ST. VITUS'S CATHEDRAL 7
As one of the most beautiful churches in Europe, the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral features extraordinary art nouveau stained-glass windows and a climbable tower with fantastic views.
Built over a time span of almost six hundred years, it was finished in 1929.
Cathedral World Heritage Site: since 1992
# ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK 6 
This wonderful early 15th-century astronomical clock is a famous symbol of Prague.
Each hour between 8 am and 8 pm the 12 Apostles and other figures appear and parade in procession across the clock face.
Historic Clock World Heritage Site: since 1992
# PRAGUE CASTLE 6
Dominating Prague's skyline, the impressive Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of 70,000 square meters (750,000 square feet).
Highlights of the immense grounds include St. Vitus Cathedral, the former Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane.
Castle World Heritage Site: since 1992
by Ricardo Liberato / CC BY-SA 2.0
# National Gallery (Národni Galeri) 6
Housed in VeletrznĂ Palace, the National Gallery in Prague manages the largest collection of art in the Czech Republic.
This is our selection of the five best paintings of the Národni Galeri:1) The Maiden, Gustav Klimt (1913)
by Wikimedia / Public domain
2) Sitting Woman with Bent Leg, Egon Schiele (1917)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
3) Feast of the Rosary, Albrecht Durer (1506)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
4) The Slav Epic, Alphonse Mucha (1912)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
5) Promenade in the Rieger Gardens, Bohumil Kubišta (1908)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
Art Museum Gallery Space: 13,500 m2 / 145,000 ft2 | Artworks on Display: ca. 2,300| Opened: 1796 | Visitors [2016]: 712,619
# Prague Municipal House 5.5 
Completed in 1912 in Art Nouveau design, this large cultural center with a stunning concert hall is one of Prague’s most spectacular buildings.
by Jorge Royan / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Clementinum 5.5 
This historic complex of impressive buildings contains one of the world's most beautiful libraries, a hall with splendid Baroque and Rococo interiors as well as a visitable Observatory Tower.
by Jorge Royan / CC BY-SA 3.0
