Prague is rightly considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors from all over the world come here to admire not only its history and diverse architecture, but also to enjoy the friendly and romantic atmosphere. Prague is also a city dedicated to art, which you will encounter everywhere you go. It's a city of gardens and parks and, last but not least, a city with a great culinary scene and the best beer in the world. Thanks to its compact size, Prague is ideal for exploring on foot, but for longer journeys we recommend using our reliable public transport system. Memorable sights and experiences within easy reach The Prague Visitor Pass includes access to more than 50 historical monuments, museums, galleries and other attractive places, for free, or at a preferential discount . You can travel around Prague for free by public transport, and use the card for guided city tours, to ride a hist...
The Astronomical Clock (Pražský orloj), which dates from the 15th century, is built into the front side of the Old Town Hall Tower at the Old Town Square . To see the clocks intricate construction in motion, join the crowd in front of the tower and watch the Procession of the Twelve Apostles. The spectacle takes place on the hour every hour, from 9am to 11pm: a trap door opens to reveal Christ marching out followed by his disciples, and a skeleton of death tolls a bell to a statue of a defiant Turk. Below the Astronomical Clock, 12 medallions feature the signs of the zodiac. These were added in 1865 by the famous Czech painter Josef Manes. Old Town Hall Tower The Old Town Hall Tower (Věž Staroměstské radnice) at the Old Town Square is one of the most striking buildings in Prague. It was built as a solitary tower in 1338, but in 1364 was knocked into a private house adjoining it. The enlarged structure subsequently connected to houses on the other side. And eventually the entire am...