Bridge · UNESCO
Charles Bridge
Prague, Czechia
A medieval stone bridge lined with statues, linking the Old Town to the Lesser Town.
Neighbourhood · Czechia · Bohemia
Josefov Jewish Quarter
A compact historic quarter with synagogues, an old cemetery and a centuries-old Jewish story.
UNESCO World Heritage about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Josefov Jewish Quarter matters
Josefov is Prague's former Jewish ghetto and is now an elegant district of boutiques and synagogues. Here you find the Old-New Synagogue, one of the oldest still in use in Europe, and the Old Jewish Cemetery, whose headstones are crowded together in layers. It is quiet, moving and rich in history.
Talking points
- The Old-New Synagogue is a medieval building still used for worship.
- The Old Jewish Cemetery has headstones crowded in many layers.
- Several synagogues tell the story of the community through museum displays.
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Square · UNESCO
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Prague's historic heart: Gothic spires, pastel facades and a monument to Jan Hus.
Castle · UNESCO
Prague Castle
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A sprawling hilltop castle complex that includes a cathedral, palaces and quiet courtyards.
Tower · UNESCO
Prague Astronomical Clock
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Lesser Town
Prague, Czechia
A baroque district beneath the castle, with palaces, gardens and quiet lanes.
Park
Petrin Hill and Lookout Tower
Prague, Czechia
A green hill with orchards, rose gardens and a lookout tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower.
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