Prague’s oldest bridge was built to replace the Judith Bridge that had been badly damaged by floods in 1342. The Stone, or Prague, Bridge, called Charles Bridge since 1870, was begun in 1357 by Charles IV and was completed in 1402. The bridge is built of sandstone blocks, flanked at each end by fortified towers (Lesser Town Bridge Towers, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928, 30 statues of saints were carved to decorate the bridge, the most famous of which is the statue of St John of Nepomuk. Contacts Charles Bridge (Karlův most) Karlův most Praha 1- Staré Město / Malá Strana Object history Charles Bridge predecessors First of all, there used to be a crossing via bound logs, the so called steps, in place of the bridge. In the 10th century, there are some references to a wooden bridge, which was, however, […]

This square is the commercial and administrative centre of the city as well as the site of important social and historical events. Here you’ll find cinemas, theatres, banks, hotels, restaurants, dozens of small and large shops, and administrative centres. The square was created during the founding of the New Town by Charles IV in 1348. Today it is dominated by the National Museum (1885 – 1891) and Josef Václav Myslbek’s statue of the national patron St Wenceslas from 1912. Contacts Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) Václavské náměstí 110 00 Praha 1- Nové Město Object history The grandly conceived square originated at the New Town establishment by Karel IV in 1348. It is 750 m long and 63 m wide in the upper part and 48 m wide in the bottom part. Within a few years, houses and workshops of craftsmen, malt houses and breweries […]

The focal point of Dejvice, Vítězné Square has always been known by its nickname – Kulaťák (“Roundie”) – but its official name has changed many times. The square, designed by Antonín Engel, was not built entirely to plan, but even so, it has a monumental effect. Some of the buildings belong to the military staff of the Czech Army, including a monument to the Czechoslovak soldiers of World War II. Space was reserved on the square for the campus of the Czech Technical University, whose gradual construction took place after 1960. The last building, however, was completed only recently. Contacts Vítězné náměstí/Square Vítězné náměstí Praha 6- Dejvice Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2947/vitezne-namesti-square

On the right, directly across from the Municipal Yard, walk through Ve Stínadlech Lane. Its modern name refers to the title of a novel by Jaroslav Foglar, popular Czech author of children’s adventure books, who set many of his stories in this neighbourhood of mysterious old houses and shadowy nooks. Contacts Ve Stínadlech Lane Ve Stínadlech Praha 1- Staré Město Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3007/ve-stinadlech-lane

A little square between the old and new buildings of the National Theatre in Prague was built after the design of Czech architect Karel Prager. Since 4th October 2016 it bears the name of the first Czech president, Václav Havel. At the square, a big granite heart by sculptor Kurt Gebauer is installed for people to write messages inside this sculpture. The space is used for cultural and social events. Contacts Václav Havel Square (National Theatre piazzetta) náměstí Václava Havla 110 00 Praha 1- Nové Město Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/1631/vaclav-havel-square-national-theatre-piazzetta

Over the course of its existence, the Obecní dvůr (Municipal Yard) has served a number of functions, primarily business-related. The first recorded use was to stable horses and carriages, and later served as a royal firehouse. The House of the Censors (No. 798/5) was the actual location of the censors’ offices in the 19th century. House no. 799/7 was occupied by the famous dynasty of Czech painters, the Mánes family. Antonín Mánes, founder of the Czech landscape school, had his studio in the next-door House of the Censors. Contacts U Obecního dvora St. U Obecního dvora Praha 1- Staré Město Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3006/u-obecniho-dvora-st

U Milosrdných St. leads around the oldest wing of the hospital and monastery of the Brothers of Charity, who have run the hospital since 1620. In 1847, the first operation performed under anesthesia in the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire took place here. Another building on the riverfront is the Na Františku city hospital. It was founded here around 1360 and has been in continuous operation since that time. It’s one of the oldest medical facilities in central Europe. Contacts U Milosrdných St. Ulice U Milosrdných Praha 1- Staré Město Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/3005/u-milosrdnych-st

The square was named upon Czech dramatist, writer and actor Josef Kajetán Tyl. In the middle of the square, there is a small park and a marketplace. Contacts Tyl Square Tylovo náměstí 120 00 Praha 2- Vinohrady Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/1810/tyl-square

A busy transportation node whose east side is dominated by the pseudo-Gothic Church of St. Anthony of Padua dating back to the early 20th century. A unique nativity scene is stored here, with the figures dressed in native costumes of various Slavic nationalities. Contacts Strossmayerovo náměstí/Square Strossmayerovo náměstí Praha 7- Holešovice Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2973/strossmayerovo-namesti-square

You might find it hard to believe, but this square measures 150 m (492 ft) in diameter. It entered the Prague history books as the site of the events of the first authorized dissident demonstration in December 1988. Václav Havel gave his first public political speech here, demanding the release of political prisoners. Contacts Škroupovo náměstí/Square Škroupovo náměstí Praha 3- Žižkov Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2993/skroupovo-namesti-square