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Czechia

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Czechia is landlocked and hilly, 78,871 km² bordered by Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the southeast and Austria to the south, under a mostly temperate continental climate. Prague is the capital and the largest city, and it is the name most readers arrive with; Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec are the other urban centres. The country answers to three names — Czechia, the Czech Republic, and historically Bohemia, the duchy founded in the late 9th century that was recognised as an Imperial Estate of the Holy Roman Empire in 1002 and became a kingdom in 1198.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Czech
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+420
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Czech koruna (CZK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and E · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded

Planning a visit

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Top things to see

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Historic monuments 19 Museums 61 Places of worship 8 Nature sites 2 Viewpoints 5 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 1 Art and culture 4 Activities 0

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  1. National Museum National Museum
    01 1 hr 30 min

    National Museum

    Národní muzeum

    The National Museum in Prague, known locally as Národní muzeum, stands as the Czech Republic's preeminent museum institution.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  2. National Technical Museum National Technical Museum
    02 1 hr 30 min

    National Technical Museum

    Národní technické muzeum

    The National Technical Museum building is a major museum institution in Prague, Czech Republic. Its local name is Národní technické muzeum.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  3. Trade Fair Palace – National Gallery Prague Trade Fair Palace – National Gallery Prague
    03 1 hr 30 min

    Trade Fair Palace – National Gallery Prague

    Národní galerie v Praze - Veletržní palác

    The National Gallery Prague is a major art institution in the Czech Republic's capital. The Veletržní palác, or Trade Fair Palace, serves as one of its principal exhibition venues.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  4. Museum Kampa Museum Kampa
    04 1 hr 30 min

    Museum Kampa

    Museum Kampa is an art museum located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It occupies a position on Kampa Island, a small island in the Vltava River near the historic centre.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  5. DOX Centre for Contemporary Art DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
    05 1 hr 30 min

    DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

    DOX

    DOX is a centre for contemporary art located in Prague, Czech Republic. It operates as a private institution focused on presenting modern visual culture across multiple disciplines.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  6. Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
    06 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague

    Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum v Praze

    The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague is devoted to decorative and applied arts. It considers designed and made objects through materials, craftsmanship, practical use and visual form.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  7. Jewish Museum in Prague Jewish Museum in Prague
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Jewish Museum in Prague

    Židovské muzeum

    The Jewish Museum in Prague is a significant cultural institution preserving Jewish heritage in the Czech Republic.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  8. Spanish Synagogue Spanish Synagogue
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Spanish Synagogue

    Španělská synagoga

    The Spanish Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Prague, Czech Republic. It stands in the Jewish Quarter, known as Josefov, and forms part of the city's significant Jewish heritage sites.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  9. Pinkas Synagogue Pinkas Synagogue
    09 1 hr 30 min

    Pinkas Synagogue

    Pinkasova synagoga

    Pinkas Synagogue is a historic Jewish synagogue in Prague’s Josefov district and part of the Jewish Museum in Prague complex. The building dates from the late fifteenth century and combines late Gothic and early Renaissance features.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  10. Lobkowicz Palace Lobkowicz Palace
    10 1 hr 30 min

    Lobkowicz Palace

    Lobkovický palác

    Lobkowicz Palace is a significant Baroque palace in Prague, situated within the Prague Castle complex on Hradčany hill. It serves as the only privately owned building in the castle grounds, held by the Lobkowicz noble family.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  11. Franz Kafka Museum Franz Kafka Museum
    11 1 hr 30 min

    Franz Kafka Museum

    Kafka Museum

    The Franz Kafka Museum explores the life and writing of Franz Kafka, the Prague-born author whose work is closely tied to the city.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  12. Mucha Museum Mucha Museum
    12 1 hr 30 min

    Mucha Museum

    Mucha museum

    The Mucha Museum is devoted to Alphonse Mucha, the Czech painter and decorative artist associated with Prague’s Art Nouveau style. In the city centre, it introduces the artist through his theatrical posters, decorative designs and personal world.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  13. Museum of Communism Museum of Communism
    13 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Communism

    Muzeum komunismu

    Museum of Communism presents Czechoslovak life under communist rule from 1948 to 1989. The Prague museum places political history alongside the routines of ordinary life, helping visitors understand how ideology shaped work, education, shopping, media and personal choices.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  14. Karel Zeman Museum Karel Zeman Museum
    14 1 hr 30 min

    Karel Zeman Museum

    Muzeum Karla Zemana

    Karel Zeman Museum celebrates the Czech director and special-effects artist whose films created fantastical worlds with practical techniques, models, props and carefully staged photography.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  15. Czech Museum of Music Czech Museum of Music
    15 1 hr 30 min

    Czech Museum of Music

    České muzeum hudby

    The Czech Museum of Music is a museum in Prague dedicated to the history and development of music in the Czech lands. It is part of the National Museum network of institutions.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  16. National Monument in Vitkov National Monument in Vitkov
    16 1 hr 30 min

    National Monument in Vitkov

    Národní památník na Vítkově

    The National Monument in Vitkov is a monumental memorial complex located on Vitkov Hill in Prague. It was constructed to commemorate the founding of Czechoslovakia and honors the legionnaires who fought for independence.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  17. Prague Castle Picture Gallery Prague Castle Picture Gallery
    17 1 hr 30 min

    Prague Castle Picture Gallery

    Obrazárna Pražského hradu

    Prague Castle Picture Gallery is an art museum located within the Prague Castle complex, the historic seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  18. Galerie Rudolfinum Galerie Rudolfinum
    18 1 hr 30 min

    Galerie Rudolfinum

    Galerie Rudolfinum is a contemporary art gallery inside Prague’s historic Rudolfinum on the Vltava riverside. The neo-Renaissance building is also home to the Dvořák Hall, where the Czech Philharmonic performs.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  19. Charles Bridge Museum Charles Bridge Museum
    19 1 hr 30 min

    Charles Bridge Museum

    Muzeum Karlova mostu

    The Charles Bridge Museum, known locally as Muzeum Karlova mostu, is a specialized museum near Prague’s famous medieval bridge. Its subject is Charles Bridge itself: its construction, historical setting, and continuing importance to the city.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  20. Army Museum Žižkov Army Museum Žižkov
    20 1 hr 30 min

    Army Museum Žižkov

    Armádní muzeum Žižkov

    Armádní muzeum Žižkov is a military museum located in the Žižkov district of Prague. It operates as a branch of the Military History Institute Prague and occupies a distinctive purpose-built structure.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  21. Náprstek Museum Náprstek Museum
    21 1 hr 30 min

    Náprstek Museum

    Náprstkovo muzeum

    Náprstek Museum is a Prague museum devoted to Asian, African, and American cultures. It occupies a historic building on Bethlehem Square in the Old Town and forms part of the National Museum system.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Prague
  22. National Museum of Agriculture National Museum of Agriculture
    22 1 hr 30 min

    National Museum of Agriculture

    Národní zemědělské muzeum

    The National Museum of Agriculture in Prague explores farming, forestry, fishing, food production, and rural life in the Czech lands. It presents agriculture as both practical work and a force that shaped landscapes, communities, technology, and the national economy.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  23. Public Transport Museum in Prague Public Transport Museum in Prague
    23 1 hr 30 min

    Public Transport Museum in Prague

    Muzeum městské hromadné dopravy v Praze

    The Public Transport Museum in Prague, known locally as Muzeum městské hromadné dopravy v Praze, presents the history of the city’s municipal transport network.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  24. Bedřich Smetana Museum Bedřich Smetana Museum
    24 1 hr 30 min

    Bedřich Smetana Museum

    Muzeum Bedřicha Smetany

    The Bedřich Smetana Museum is a museum in Prague dedicated to the life and work of Bedřich Smetana, the celebrated Czech composer. It is housed in a distinctive building on the right bank of the Vltava River, near Charles Bridge.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  25. Antonín Dvořák Museum Antonín Dvořák Museum
    25 1 hr 30 min

    Antonín Dvořák Museum

    Muzeum Antonína Dvořáka

    The Antonín Dvořák Museum is a memorial institution in Prague dedicated to the life and work of the celebrated Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. It operates as a specialized branch of the National Museum.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  26. Chlupáč Museum Chlupáč Museum
    26 1 hr 30 min

    Chlupáč Museum

    Chlupáčovo muzeum historie Země

    Chlupáč Museum, locally called Chlupáčovo muzeum historie Země, is a Prague museum devoted to the history of Earth.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  27. Czech Police Museum Czech Police Museum
    27 1 hr 30 min

    Czech Police Museum

    Muzeum Policie ČR

    The Czech Police Museum, known locally as Muzeum Policie ČR, is a museum in Prague devoted to the history and development of law enforcement in the Czech Republic.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  28. Film Legends Museum Film Legends Museum
    28 1 hr 30 min

    Film Legends Museum

    Film Legends Museum Prague

    Film Legends Museum Prague is a visitor-relevant point of interest located in Prague, Czech Republic. The museum appears in the production city pool with stored identity and coordinates copied without approximation.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  29. Hrdlicka Museum of Man
    29 1 hr 30 min

    Hrdlicka Museum of Man

    Hrdličkovo muzeum člověka

    The Hrdlička Museum of Man is an anthropological museum in Prague, Czech Republic. It bears the name of Aleš Hrdlička, a prominent Czech-American anthropologist. The institution falls under the Charles University Faculty of Science.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  30. Lego Museum Lego Museum
    30 1 hr 30 min

    Lego Museum

    Museum of Bricks Praha

    Lego Museum is a Prague stop built around the LEGO brick as a subject in its own right.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  31. Museum of Czech Literature Museum of Czech Literature
    31 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Czech Literature

    Památník národního písemnictví

    The Museum of Czech Literature, known locally as Památník národního písemnictví, preserves and presents the literary heritage of the Czech nation.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  32. Museum of Czechoslovak Legion Museum of Czechoslovak Legion
    32 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Czechoslovak Legion

    Muzeum Legií

    The Museum of Czechoslovak Legion is a Prague institution dedicated to the Czechoslovak Legions, military units that fought alongside Allied forces during World War I.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  33. Museum of Miniatures in Prague Museum of Miniatures in Prague
    33 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Miniatures in Prague

    Muzeum miniatur

    Museum of Miniatures in Prague, also recorded locally as Muzeum miniatur, is a specialist Prague attraction devoted to miniature art and visual detail at very small scale.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  34. Museum of Senses Museum of Senses
    34 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Senses

    Muzeum smyslů

    Museum of Senses, locally called Muzeum smyslů, is an interactive Prague attraction built around human perception.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  35. Museum of Torture Instruments Museum of Torture Instruments
    35 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Torture Instruments

    Museum of Torture

    Museum of Torture Instruments in Prague is a specialized exhibition space devoted to historical implements associated with punitive practices. The museum also uses the local name Museum of Torture.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  36. Pedagogical museum of J. A. Comenius in Prague Pedagogical museum of J. A. Comenius in Prague
    36 1 hr 30 min

    Pedagogical museum of J. A. Comenius in Prague

    Národní pedagogické muzeum a knihovna J. A. Komenského

    The Pedagogical Museum of J. A. Comenius in Prague is a cultural institution dedicated to the life and work of John Amos Comenius, a seminal Czech educator and philosopher.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  37. PopMuseum PopMuseum
    37 1 hr 30 min

    PopMuseum

    Popmuseum

    PopMuseum is a Prague museum focused on popular music history and culture. Its subject broadens the city’s cultural picture beyond classical composers, concert halls and historic architecture.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  38. Postal Museum Postal Museum
    38 1 hr 30 min

    Postal Museum

    Poštovní muzeum

    Postal Museum, also known locally as Poštovní muzeum, is a Prague museum devoted to postal history and philately. Its subject brings together stamps, correspondence, mail services and the material culture of communication.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  39. Josef Sudek Gallery Josef Sudek Gallery
    39 1 hr 30 min

    Josef Sudek Gallery

    Galerie Josefa Sudka

    Josef Sudek Gallery, also known as Galerie Josefa Sudka, is a Prague photography museum devoted to Josef Sudek, one of the most important Czech photographers of the twentieth century.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  40. Leica Gallery Prague Leica Gallery Prague
    40 1 hr 30 min

    Leica Gallery Prague

    Galerie Leica

    Leica Gallery Prague, also called Galerie Leica, is a photography exhibition space in the Czech capital. It operates under the Leica brand, the German camera manufacturer, and brings photography into Prague’s cultural scene.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  41. The Václav Špála Gallery The Václav Špála Gallery
    41 1 hr 30 min

    The Václav Špála Gallery

    Galerie Václava Špály

    The Václav Špála Gallery is a Prague art venue named for the Czech painter Václav Špála.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  42. Bertramka Bertramka
    42 1 hr 30 min

    Bertramka

    Bertramka is a historic Prague estate associated with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The property offers a music-history visit built around Mozart's connection with Prague, the historic house and its surrounding garden setting.

    • High
    • Museum
    • Prague
  43. Choco-Story Prague Choco-Story Prague
    43 1 hr 30 min

    Choco-Story Prague

    Choco-Story Muzeum čokolády

    Choco-Story Prague is a museum devoted to chocolate in the Czech capital. It offers a specialized alternative to Prague's history museums, turning a familiar food into the subject of a cultural visit.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  44. Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame
    44 1 hr 30 min

    Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame

    Síň slávy českého hokeje

    The Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, locally known as Síň slávy českého hokeje, is a Prague venue dedicated to the history and achievements of Czech ice hockey.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  45. Galerie Deset - Waldesovo muzeum Galerie Deset - Waldesovo muzeum
    45 1 hr 30 min

    Galerie Deset - Waldesovo muzeum

    Galerie Deset - Waldesovo muzeum is a cultural institution in Prague. The name connects Galerie Deset, an exhibition space, with Waldesovo muzeum, referencing the legacy of Jindřich Waldes, a notable Czech industrialist and art collector.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  46. Galerie Smečky Galerie Smečky
    46 1 hr 30 min

    Galerie Smečky

    Galerie Smečky is an art gallery in Prague, offering travelers a smaller-scale alternative to the city’s major museums. A gallery visit can add a quieter cultural pause to a day of historic streets and busy landmarks.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  47. Galerie Via Art Galerie Via Art
    47 1 hr 30 min

    Galerie Via Art

    Galerie VIA ART

    Galerie Via Art is a Prague art gallery and a suitable stop for travelers who want to explore the city’s visual-art scene beyond its most famous museums.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  48. Gorlice Gorlice
    48 1 hr 30 min

    Gorlice

    Gorlice is identified as a locality within Prague’s urban area in the Czech Republic.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  49. Jewish Ceremonial Hall Jewish Ceremonial Hall
    49 1 hr 30 min

    Jewish Ceremonial Hall

    Obřadní síň

    The Jewish Ceremonial Hall is a historic building in Prague's Jewish Quarter, known locally as Obřadní síň. It stands within the broader area of Jewish heritage sites that draw visitors to the city.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  50. Kingdom of Railways Kingdom of Railways
    50 1 hr 30 min

    Kingdom of Railways

    Království železnic

    Království železnic is a railway-themed attraction in Prague, Czech Republic. Its name means Kingdom of Railways in English.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  51. Lapidarium Lapidarium
    51 1 hr 30 min

    Lapidarium

    Lapidárium Národního muzea

    Lapidárium Národního muzea is a lapidarium, a museum of stone monuments and architectural fragments, located in Prague. It forms part of the National Museum complex and houses significant collections of Czech sculptural heritage.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  52. Muzeum fantastických iluzí Muzeum fantastických iluzí
    52 1 hr 30 min

    Muzeum fantastických iluzí

    Muzeum fantastických iluzí is a Prague attraction devoted to visual situations that make familiar rules feel impossible. The Czech name translates as Museum of Fantastic Illusions.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  53. Nerudova 9 Nerudova 9
    53 1 hr 30 min

    Nerudova 9

    Gingerbread Museum

    The Gingerbread Museum at Nerudova 9 is a visitor-relevant point of interest in Prague's Malá Strana district.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  54. Old Sewage Plant in Bubeneč Old Sewage Plant in Bubeneč
    54 1 hr 30 min

    Old Sewage Plant in Bubeneč

    Stará čistírna odpadních vod;Stará čistírna odpadních vod v Bubeneči

    Old Sewage Plant in Bubeneč is a preserved former wastewater treatment facility in Prague’s northern Bubeneč district.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  55. Planetárium Praha Planetárium Praha
    55 1 hr 30 min

    Planetárium Praha

    Planetárium

    Planetárium Praha is an astronomy and public education venue in Prague, Czech Republic. Its central experience is a simulated sky presented beneath a domed ceiling, allowing visitors to explore stars, planets, and celestial phenomena in an immersive setting.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  56. Podskalí Customs House at Výtoň Podskalí Customs House at Výtoň
    56 1 hr 30 min

    Podskalí Customs House at Výtoň

    Podskalská celnice na Výtoni

    Podskalská celnice na Výtoni is a historic customs house beside the Vltava River on Prague’s Výtoň embankment. Its purpose was linked to regulating riverborne trade and the movement of goods into and out of the city.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  57. Speculum Alchemiae Speculum Alchemiae
    57 1 hr 30 min

    Speculum Alchemiae

    Speculum Alchemiæ Prague

    Speculum Alchemiae is a small specialist museum in Prague’s historic center devoted to alchemy, the medieval practice that helped shape the development of modern chemistry.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  58. The Josef Sudek Studio The Josef Sudek Studio
    58 1 hr 30 min

    The Josef Sudek Studio

    Ateliér Josefa Sudka

    The Josef Sudek Studio is a museum and gallery dedicated to the life and work of Josef Sudek, one of the most celebrated Czech photographers of the twentieth century.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  59. Trabant muzeum Trabant muzeum
    59 1 hr 30 min

    Trabant muzeum

    Trabant muzeum Praha Motol

    The Trabant muzeum Praha Motol is a museum in Prague dedicated to the Trabant, the iconic East German automobile produced from 1957 to 1991.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  60. Villa Müller Villa Müller
    60 1 hr 30 min

    Villa Müller

    Müllerova vila

    Villa Müller is a modernist house in Prague’s Střešovice district, designed by Adolf Loos and completed in 1930 for František Müller.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague
  61. Villa Rothmayer Villa Rothmayer
    61 1 hr 30 min

    Villa Rothmayer

    Rothmayerova vila

    Villa Rothmayer, known locally as Rothmayerova vila, stands as a notable architectural work in Prague. The villa was designed by Otto Rothmayer, a prominent Czech architect who collaborated with the renowned Slovene architect Jože Plečnik.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • Prague

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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Czechia be?

Six to eight days can divide time between Prague and one extension such as Brno, Olomouc, Český Krumlov, or Kutná Hora. Český Krumlov benefits from an overnight, whereas Kutná Hora is a practical day trip.

What entry documents are needed for Czechia?

Czechia is in the Schengen Area, but the required documents depend on nationality. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or official VisitCzechia entry guidance for the current visa and passport rule.

What is the best way to travel around Czechia?

Václav Havel Airport is the main gateway, and a dense rail network plus intercity buses links the country. Urban tickets may require validation, while long-distance tickets can be service-specific, so treat them as separate products.

When is a practical time to visit Czechia?

April to June and September to October are broad city-and-rail planning windows. Rural castles may follow seasonal schedules, so verify those dates before building a route around them.

What money and payment basics apply in Czechia?

Czechia uses the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Keep some koruna for smaller transactions and confirm that card terminals charge CZK rather than offering an unexamined conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Czechia?

In Czechia, 112 reaches the emergency services. The grid delivers 230 V through Type C and E sockets. Water potability has no recorded value in this guide; verify it with the local authority for the place being visited.