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Places to visit in Czechia — page 4

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.

  1. National Museum of Agriculture National Museum of Agriculture
    57 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
  2. Public Transport Museum in Prague Public Transport Museum in Prague
    58 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
  3. Schwarzenberg Palace Schwarzenberg Palace
    59 45 min

    Schwarzenberg Palace

    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.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Prague
  4. Sternberg Palace Sternberg Palace
    60 45 min

    Sternberg Palace

    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.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Prague
  5. Bedřich Smetana Museum Bedřich Smetana Museum
    61 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
  6. Antonín Dvořák Museum Antonín Dvořák Museum
    62 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
  7. Chlupáč Museum Chlupáč Museum
    63 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
  8. Czech Police Museum Czech Police Museum
    64 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
  9. Film Legends Museum Film Legends Museum
    65 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
  10. Hrdlicka Museum of Man
    66 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
  11. Lego Museum Lego Museum
    67 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
  12. Museum of Czech Literature Museum of Czech Literature
    68 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
  13. Museum of Czechoslovak Legion Museum of Czechoslovak Legion
    69 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
  14. Museum of Miniatures in Prague Museum of Miniatures in Prague
    70 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
  15. Museum of Senses Museum of Senses
    71 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
  16. Museum of Torture Instruments Museum of Torture Instruments
    72 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
  17. Pedagogical museum of J. A. Comenius in Prague Pedagogical museum of J. A. Comenius in Prague
    73 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
  18. PopMuseum PopMuseum
    74 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
  19. Postal Museum Postal Museum
    75 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
  20. Josef Sudek Gallery Josef Sudek Gallery
    76 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
  21. Leica Gallery Prague Leica Gallery Prague
    77 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
  22. The Václav Špála Gallery The Václav Špála Gallery
    78 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
  23. Bertramka Bertramka
    79 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
  24. Choco-Story Prague Choco-Story Prague
    80 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
  25. Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame
    81 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

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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.