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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
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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Karlův most
Charles Bridge carries walkers across the Vltava between the Old Town and Malá Strana, and it has done so in the same stone since the beginning of the fifteenth century.
Staroměstské náměstí
Staroměstské náměstí, known in English as Old Town Square, is the historic central square of Prague's Old Town.
Wenceslas Square is a historic boulevard and public space in Prague's New Town, established in the fourteenth century during the reign of Charles IV. Despite its name, it functions as a long rectangular boulevard rather than a conventional square.
Petřínská rozhledna
Petřín Lookout Tower is a prominent observation tower situated on Petřín Hill in Prague, Czech Republic. The structure resembles a smaller version of the Eiffel Tower and serves as a major visitor attraction within the city's extensive park system.
Klementinum
The Clementinum is a historic complex in Prague's Old Town, one of the largest building complexes in Europe. It originated as a Jesuit college founded in 1556 and later merged with Charles University.
Municipal House, known locally as Obecní dům, is a landmark Art Nouveau cultural venue in Prague's Old Town. It stands beside the Powder Gate, a medieval city gate, though the two structures are independent of each other.
Strahovský klášter
Strahov Monastery is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143, situated on Petřín Hill overlooking Prague. It ranks among the oldest monastic houses in Bohemia and has endured fires, wars, and political upheaval across centuries.
Starý židovský hřbitov
The Old Jewish Cemetery lies behind a wall in Josefov, the former Jewish Town of Prague, and is one of the oldest surviving Jewish burial grounds in Europe.
Staronová synagoga
The Old-New Synagogue stands on Červená street in Josefov, the former Jewish Town of Prague, and it is the oldest surviving synagogue in Europe as well as the oldest site in the quarter.
Národní divadlo
The National Theatre in Prague, known locally as Národní divadlo, stands as a principal cultural institution in the Czech capital.
Tančící dům
The Dancing House, known locally as Tančící dům, stands as a distinctive modern building in Prague. Designed by architects Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry, it was completed in 1996.
Prašná brána
The Powder Tower is a medieval Gothic city gate in Prague, Czech Republic. Its local name is Prašná brána. The tower stands as one of the original thirteen city gates of the Old Town.
Lennonova zeď
The Lennon Wall is a continuously evolving graffiti-covered wall in Prague's Malá Strana district.
svatý Mikuláš
St. Nicholas Church (svatý Mikuláš) stands as a prominent Baroque church in Prague, Czech Republic. The structure represents a significant example of Central European ecclesiastical architecture from the late Baroque period.
Botanická zahrada Praha
Prague Botanical Garden, known locally as Botanická zahrada Praha, is a botanical garden located in the Troja district of Prague, Czech Republic. The garden occupies a significant position within the city's cultural and natural landscape.
Žižkovský vysílač
The Žižkov Television Tower is a distinctive telecommunications and observation tower located in the Žižkov district of Prague. Known locally as Žižkovský vysílač, this structure serves as both a functional broadcasting facility and a major city viewpoint.
Letenské sady
Letná Park is a prominent hillside public park in Prague, Czech Republic, occupying elevated terrain above the Vltava River north of the city centre. The local name is Letenské sady.
Katedrála svatého Víta, Václava a Vojtěcha
St Vitus Cathedral is the largest and most important church in Prague, and its full dedication is to three saints rather than one: Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert.
Staroměstský orloj
The Astronomical Clock, the orloj, is mounted on the southern side of the Old Town Hall tower on Old Town Square, and it is a working machine rather than an exhibit behind glass.
Matka Boží před Týnem
The Church of Our Lady before Týn is the parish church of Prague's Old Town, and the parish that owns it says plainly what it is not: not an ordinary public space, not a market, not a square and not…
Valdštejnský palác
Wallenstein Palace is a Baroque palace complex in Prague's Malá Strana district. Built in the 1620s for Albrecht von Wallenstein, it served as his Prague residence.
Starý královský palác
The Old Royal Palace is a historic structure within Prague Castle, the Czech Republic's most visited monument. Dating to medieval times with later Gothic and Renaissance modifications, it served as the seat of Bohemian kings and emperors.
Letohrádek královny Anny
Queen Anne's Summer Palace, known locally as Letohrádek královny Anny, is a Renaissance pleasure palace located in the Royal Garden of Prague Castle.
Staroměstská mostecká věž
Old Town Bridge Tower is the Gothic gateway at the eastern end of Charles Bridge in Prague. Built in the late fourteenth century during the reign of Charles IV, the tower combined defensive and ceremonial roles.
Malostranská mostecká věž
Malá Strana Bridge Tower, also known as Malostranská mostecká věž, marks the Lesser Town end of Charles Bridge. This late-fifteenth-century Gothic gateway replaced an earlier Romanesque structure damaged by flooding.
Břevnovský klášter
Břevnov Monastery is a Benedictine monastery in Prague 6 and one of the oldest monastic foundations in Bohemia. Its origins reach back to 993, when the monastery was founded by Saint Adalbert and Duke Boleslaus II.
svatý Petr a Pavel
The Basilica of St Peter and St Paul is a neo-Gothic church located in the Vyšehrad fortress area of Prague. It stands as a prominent landmark within the historic fortified settlement that predates the Prague Castle district.
svatá Ludmila
Basilika of St. Ludmila is a prominent neo-Gothic church in Prague’s Vinohrady district, dedicated to Saint Ludmila, the grandmother of Saint Wenceslaus and an important figure in Czech Christian history.
Betlémská kaple, or Bethlehem Chapel, stands in Prague’s Old Town near Bethlehem Square. The chapel is closely associated with Jan Hus, the Czech religious reformer who preached there before his execution in 1415.
Troja
Troja Palace is a Baroque palace located in the Troja district of Prague, Czech Republic. It stands as a significant architectural landmark on the banks of the Vltava River.
Petřín is a prominent hill in the centre of Prague, rising above the left bank of the Vltava River in the Malá Strana district. It reaches approximately 327 metres above sea level and offers extensive views across the Czech capital.
Schwarzenberský palác
Schwarzenberg Palace is a Renaissance palace in Prague, Czech Republic. It stands on Hradčanské náměstí near Prague Castle. The local name is Schwarzenberský palác. The building features distinctive sgraffito decoration on its facade, creating a striking black-and-white geometric pattern.
Šternberský palác
Sternberg Palace is a Baroque palace in Prague, Czech Republic. It stands near Prague Castle in the Hradčany district. The building serves as a significant cultural institution within the historic urban fabric of the city.
svatý František
The Monastery Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a Franciscan monastery church in Prague. It is an active religious setting as well as a place of architectural and cultural interest.
svatý Salvátor
The Monastery Church of the Divine Saviour, known locally as Svatý Salvátor, is a religious building in Prague. It forms part of the city’s extensive ecclesiastical heritage and represents the monastic tradition that has influenced Czech religious and architectural history.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
