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Czechia

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...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

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.

Checked 2026-08-25

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

Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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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

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 61

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
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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.