Cultural sights nearby
The Dancing House
Distance from apartments: 350 m (5 minutes by foot). Time required for visit 1,5 hours
Directions: From the apartments turn left along Václavská Street towards Jenštejnská Street, in Jenštejnská Street take a left and continue straight to the waterfront. The destination point will be on the left.
The Dancing House is an unforgettable and magnificent building that has become an integral part of Prague. The building got its name thanks to its towers that resemble figures of dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
Address: Rašínovo nábřeží 80, Prague 2 - New Town, 120 00
Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral
Distance from apartments: 200 m (3 minutes by foot) Time required 30 minutes
Route: Go from the apartments to the left along Vaclavska Street in the direction of Jenštejnská Street, in Jenštejnská Street you cross the street and you will find the target.
The Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius is now an Orthodox cathedral church. It is the main temple of the Metropolitan Council of the Czech Orthodox Eparchy. It was founded in the 1830s as a Baroque Roman Catholic church of Karel Boromejský.
Address: Resslova 9a, Prague 2 - New Town, 120 00
Faust House
Distance from apartments: 350 m (5 minutes by foot) Time required 30 minutes
Go from the apartments to the right on Vaclavska Street in the direction of Na Moráni Street, in the street Na Moráni take a left and continue straight to Karlovo namesti. The destination will be on the right.
The Faust House or Mladotov Palace is located at the southern end of Charles Square. The house earned its name thanks to its inhabitants: alchemist Edward Kelley and later Ferdinand Antonín Mladot of Solopysk, who allegedly made noisy chemical experiments.
Address: Na Slovanech, Prague 2 - New Town, 128 00
Emmaus Monastery
Distance from apartments: 500 m (5 minutes by foot) Time required 30 minutes
Go from the apartments to the right on Vaclavska Street in the direction of Na Moráni Street, take a left in Na Moráni Street and continue straight to Karlovo náměstí, turn right in Karlovo náměstí and continue straight along Vyšehradská Street to Na Slovanech Street, turn right in Na Slovanech Street. The target will be opposite from you.
Emmaus - the only Slavic monastery of Charles IV, became the center of education and art. Among the students of the Cyril and Methodius language was Jan Hus. A number of illuminated literary gems were created here, including the so-called Reims Gospel, which reached the coronation treasure of the French kings.
Address: Vyšehradská 49/320, Prague 2 - New Town, 128 00
New Town Hall in Prague
Distance from the apartments: 500 m (5 minutes by foot) Time required 1 hour
From the apartments turn left on Vaclavska Street in the direction of Jenštejnská Street, in the Jenštejnská Street, turn right and continue straight to Karlovo náměstí Street, in Karlovo náměstí Street turn left and continue straight along Karlovo Náměstí Street. The destination point will be on the right.
New Town Hall in Prague is one of many national cultural monuments in the capital. You can ascend the tower, which previously served as a fire lookout tower. The gothic columned entrance hall with a vault is the largest non-sacral space of the High Gothic in Bohemia that has been preserved until our time.
Rudolfinum
Distance from apartments: 2 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time required 1,5 hours
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek, change to metro A - Můstek to metro A - Staroměstská.
The Rudolfinum is a Neo-Renaissance building on Jan Palach Square on the right bank of the Vltava River in the Old Town of Prague. Its Dvořák Hall hosts important concerts, for example within the Prague Spring.
Vysehrad National Cultural Monument
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time consuming 2.0 hours
Tram 10,16 from the stop Moráň to the metro station C - I.P. Pavlova, change to metro and get to the station C - Vysehrad.
Vyšehrad, the rock above the river with a dark silhouette of slender towers, belongs inherently to the Prague lands. Even at the beginning of the 21st century, Vyšehrad still retains a magical atmosphere and mystery. Vyšehrad provides visitors with one of the most beautiful panoramas of old Europe, a quiet stop and rest in the parks, encourages a positive attitude for cultural and spiritual matters. You can take a 90-minute guided tour of Vysehrad with a guide, which is available throughout the year.
Another suggestions to see in this area:
- Old Burgrave's House - fairy tales and evening shows
- Vyšehrad Gallery (Nad Libusinou Lazni)
- Exhibition Brick Gate (Cihelná brána)
- Gothic cellar
- Casemates with Gorlice Hall
- Summer Scene (Natural Amphitheater)
- Vyšehrad Cemetery - Slavín
- The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul and Vysehrad Cemetery.
The Church of St. Ludmila on Namesti Miru Square in Prague
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time consuming 1.0 hour
Tram: 10,16 from Moráň to Náměstí Míru.
St. Ludmila church is a significant dominant feature of Vinohrady. Two towers 60 meters high are like two hands clasped to prayer. The church is a Neo-Gothic basilica - a nave with a transept - a cross-shaped nave. In the middle of the temple is a sanctus turret. It is built in the style of early North German Gothic.
Address: Náměstí Míru 1219/2, Vinohrady 2 - Vinohrady, Postal Code 120 00
National Theatre
Distance from apartments: 900 m (10 minutes by foot) Time consuming 2,0 hours
Tram 2, 18 from the stop Moráň to the stop Národní divadlo
If you are a fan of cultural events, you should not miss a visit to one of the theatrical performances of the National Theater in Prague, which consists of three artistic ensembles - opera, drama and ballet. You can choose from the tempting offer of different programs.
Address: Národní 2, Prague 1 - New Town, postcode 110 00
Wenceslas Square
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (5 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes by foot) Time consuming 1.0 hour
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek.
A traditional venue for celebrations, demonstrations and public gatherings where many historical moments took place. The second largest square in the Czech Republic is dominated by Myslbek's equestrian statue of St. Wenceslas.
National Museum in Prague
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes by foot) Time consuming 2,0 hours
Tram 10,16 from the stop Moráň to the metro station C - I.P. Pavlova, change to metro C - Muzeum.
The National Museum in Prague is the most important Czech museum institution. It was founded in 1818 and is focused on more scientific and collection fields. Here you can find collections of material documents of Czech and foreign origins concerning the development of nature and history, especially in the fields of mineralogy, geology, petrology, paleontology, zoology, anthropology, prehistory and other fields that you can find in this largest museum in the Czech Republic.
address: Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1 - New Town, 110 00
Prague astronomical clock
Distance from apartments: 1.6 km (12 minutes by public transport or 20 minutes by foot) Time consuming 1 hour
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek, change to metro A - Můstek, after leaving the metro go straight on Na Můstku street, cross Rytířská street and continue straight on Melantrichova street. The target will be opposite.
Astronomical clock, a genius instrument that shows not only time and date for centuries, but also the position of the Sun, the phases of the moon, astronomical cycles and the holidays of the Christian calendar. This is a technical miracle that has been amazing the whole world for 600 years.
address: Staroměstské nám. 1, Prague 1 - Josefov, postcode 110 00
Charles Bridge
Distance to apartments: 1.6 km (20 minutes by foot) Time required 1 hour
Go from the apartments on the left along Vaclavska Street in the direction of Jenštejnská Street, in the Jenštejnská Street, take the left and continue straight to the waterfront, on the Smetana embankment take the right and continue straight. The destination point will be on the left.
Charles Bridge is the second oldest bridge in the Czech Republic and the oldest preserved bridge over the Vltava River in Prague. It was built on the site of the original Judith Bridge, destroyed in 1342 by ice melting. The bridge has towers on both ends, was founded by Charles IV. in 1357. The pillars of the bridge are decorated with 30 statues of saints.
Prague Castle
Distance from apartments: 6 km (20 minutes by public transport) Time required 2.5 hours
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek, change to metro A - Můstek to metro A - Malostranská.
Prague Castle is an extensive castle complex with architecture ranging from Romanesque and Gothic to 20th century architecture. This is the traditional seat of Czech rulers and since 1918 also the seat of the President of the Republic, is the most visited monument in the Czech Republic. Gradual extensions and alterations of Prague Castle resulted in one of the largest castle complexes in the world, which is visited by thousands of visitors every day.
address: Praha 1 - Hradčany, postcode 119 08
St. Vitus Cathedral
Distance from apartments: 6 km (20 minutes by public transport) Time consuming 1 hour
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek, change to metro A - Můstek to metro A - Malostranská.
St. Vitus Cathedral is the most important Czech Roman Catholic Church and the dominant of Prague Castle. The south tower of the cathedral is the third highest church tower in the Czech Republic with a height of 96.6 m. Since the tenth century, the St. Vitus Church has been the seat of the Bishop of the Prague Diocese, in 1344 elevated to the Archdiocese. St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and most important Prague temple. In addition to worship, there were also coronations of Czech kings and queens. It is the place where the remains of the patron saints, monarchs, nobles and archbishops are stored.
address: III. nádvoří 48/2, Prague 1-Hradčany, postcode 119 01
Powder Tower
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time consuming 1 hour
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Náměstí Republiky.
The Powder Tower is one of the most important monuments of medieval Prague. The Prague Royal Route began here and an important road from Kutná Hora, where silver was mined for the Royal Treasury, led here.
address: nám. Republiky 5, Prague 1 - Old Town. Postcode 110 00
Municipal House
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time required 2 hours
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Náměstí Republiky.
The Art Nouveau building from 1905 - 1911 is a testament to unprecedented artistic and craft skills and quality. Cafe, French and Pilsen restaurants, American bar as well as the Mayor's Lounge and the Smetana Hall concert hall are perfect Art Nouveau interiors decorated by leading painters and sculptors such as A. Mucha, J. Preisler, L. Soloun etc. . The Municipal House serves mainly for representative purposes and cultural events.
Theatre Hybernia
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time required 2 hours
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Náměstí Republiky.
Hybernia Theater is a multifunctional theater with a modern conceived and equipped theater hall corresponding to the demanding requirements of musical productions. It offers viewers a fully air-conditioned hall with 850 comfortable seats, including 80 comfortable armchairs on the balcony and two VIP boxes. It is equipped with high-quality sound equipment and equipped with top lighting, projection and stage technology. The pride of the theater is a large stage 12 × 16 m equipped with two controlled turntables, four separate sinks and a comfortable loft.
Petrin Tower
Distance from apartments: 5 km (25 minutes by public transport) Time required 1,5 hours
Route: Tram 22 from Karlovo náměstí to Újezd, change to the ropeway to Petřín
The Petrin Tower (378 m above sea level) rises above the old center of Prague. This is probably why it is one of the most popular destinations between tourists and Prague inhabitants. The surroundings of the lookout tower are ideal for walks and picnics.
address: Petrinske sady, Prague 1, 118 00
Old Jewish Cemetery
Distance from apartments: 2 km (10 minutes by public transport) Time consuming 1 hour
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek, change to metro A - Můstek to metro A - Staroměstská.
The old Jewish cemetery is without exaggeration a monument of world importance. It was founded in the first half of the 15th century and together with the Old-New Synagogue it is one of the most important preserved monuments of the Prague Jewish Town.
address: Siroka 3, Prague 1 - Old Town, 110 00
Kampa
Distance from apartments: 1.5 km (15 minutes by public transport) Time consuming 1 hour
Route: Tram 22 from Karlovo náměstí to Hellichova.
The small romantic island of Kampa on the Vltava River in Prague offers a tour of a place with picturesque houses and ancient history. The False Island is separated from Malá Strana by an artificially created mill ditch called Čertovka. The group of houses, between which Čertovka flows, is known as Prague Venice.
Josefov
Distance to apartments: 1.5 km (10 minutes by foot) Time required 1 hour
Route: Metro B - Karlovo náměstí to metro B - Můstek, change to metro A - Můstek to metro A - Staroměstská.
Josefov is a Prague borough surrounded by the Old Town. Since the Middle Ages there used to be a Jewish town, which after its abolition turned into a poor neighborhood in the 19th century. It was demolished and replaced by new buildings because of the Prague sanitation.