Late Gothic Landmark with Limited Hours…read more Peter Parler and Matthias of Arras designed and built this 14th century spired cathedral. It is so interesting how the "face" has been changed with the addition of a building directly in front of the church entry. Climb the Old Town Hall Towers for a better view. Note: There are limited hours for entry. Check the schedule, we were lucky to enter 5 minutes before they closed midday.

Church of Our Lady before Týn is the name of the ridiculously gorgeous Gothic church that stands in…read morePrague's Old Town Square. You've seen pictures before. Despite visiting years ago, it took living here for a month for me to learn its name or explore inside. It wasn't until one of my new friends invited me along for a classical music performance that I became acquainted with it. I heard that it's a rarity to be able to attend a concert in the church, but I also heard the opposite, so I'm not actually sure. Either way, if you have the extra funds and want to experience some local, albeit touristy, culture, be sure to book through Via Musica. The ticket cost me around $38 (935 crowns...NOT cheap!!) but I think it was worth it for a one-time visit. I spent most of the 65-minute concert mesmerized by the church itself. Faces everywhere. Gold everywhere. Intricate designs. Unreal beauty. It was such an amazing experience! It was also cold. Keep in mind it's a very old church. Even though it's indoors, it's not like they have central heating so you'll still feel the elements. Dress appropriately! And be sure to arrive early for a good seat. If you're visiting Prague, don't miss a trip inside this church. Classical concert or not!

Oldest working astronomical clock in the world faithfully performed at top of the hour.read more

This magnificent clock is not just a timekeeper but also an impressive work of art that tells a…read morestory about the history of Prague and its people..Many call this one of the most over-hyped attractions in Europe, but I did find some interesting points after listening to our tour guide. The Astronomical Clock was built in the 15th century and is the oldest working clock of its kind in the world. It consists of three main components: the astronomical dial, the calendar dial, and the figurines. The astronomical dial displays the position of the sun, the moon, and the stars, as well as the time of day. The calendar dial shows the current date, zodiac signs, and saints' days. Finally, the figurines perform every hour, with the twelve apostles appearing in a procession. The clock face displays four different times, some recognizable and others ancient. Beginning on the outer edge of the dial, in deep blue, is Bohemian (or Old Czech) time shown in the Gothic numbers. The day consists of 24 hours and starts from the sunset (rather than midnight, as we'd use today). Bohemian time was utilized by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, and is pointed by the golden hand. Next is Central European Time (CET) Zone, two sets of 12 hours shown in Roman numerals inside the Bohemian time numbers. CET is also indicated by the golden Sun hand. Third is Babylonian (or Arabian) time, the oldest time displayed on the astronomical dial. Babylonian time, displayed in black Arabic numerals, separates the time between sunrise and sunset; that's why there are only 12 hours. Finally, there's star time, or sidereal time. Sidereal uses the time it takes Earth to rotate once on its axis and return facing a distant star. Its time is 23 hours and 56 minutes, four minutes shorter than a solar day. A solar day is defined by when the Sun is overhead at noon, which must account for the Earth tracking one degree, or day, along its orbit around the Sun and hence is longer. Follow the little golden star among the Roman numerals for sidereal time. Now you are prepared to tell time via the stars or even back in the Middle Ages. Fun piece of workmanship.

Gorgeous and worth the trip to the top to see the entire skyline of Prague. There is an elevator…read morethe can take you all the way up if needed.

The old town hall is one of the mainstays of Prague's old town square…read more The building itself is impressive and made even more famous by the popular astronomical clock just adjacent to the town hall itself. It is arguably the busiest part of the actual town square due to the huge masses of tourists and some locals who are here to snap photos and take pictures of that impressive landmark. There are opportunities to go up the building and get some really gorgeous views of the town square and Prague itself. It's really hard not to appreciate the beautiful architecture and views in this area. Note - town square aside, which features a lot of local kiosks and food - a good deal of shops in this area are pure tourist traps and sell a lot of useless junk, unless you're a fan of cheap shitty t-shirts, bags and magnets. However, there are plenty of gems that you can find and this place isn't far in terms of walking distance from other historic and better shopping areas in the city.

Such a beautiful historic church, located as part of the old town square Prague, Czechia…read more The architecture inside of the church is stunning . This church also offers concert at certain times, visitors can search up Varhanni Koncert for more information. It's located close to many other Prague old town attractions, and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Definitely recommended by @winedinenvacay

Check out the beautiful baroque interiors and late Gothic features in this church in the Old Town…read moreSquare. Great view from the Old Town Hall Tower. Lots of concerts available. Get your tickets at the church. The house right next to the church is the location where Franz Kafka was born.

Stopped by for a quick breakfast and coffee before starting our day in the city. Yes, it's a…read morebeautiful place, although not as gorgeous as New York Palace in Budapest. The food is good. I got the mini pancake with the berry jam and a cappuccino. The jam on the pancake was tangy and sour and sweet, which elevated the dish. The server that served us was good, but we went around 8:30, and there were only 4 other customers sitting down. We didn't see a server at first or a hostess, so we tried to ask someone that's behind the entrance making coffee if we can just sit down. Let me tell you that she was so rude, as in she didn't even acknowledge our existence and totally stared and turned her head away. For an establishment in the middle of a tourist center open during breakfast hour, maybe have a cup or two of coffee so you don't become so rude. A few days in Prague, and by far, this was the rudest encounter. Everywhere else, they were super nice.

The Art Nouveau Municipal House is a must visit to view the architecture. They also offer classical…read moreconcerts in the evenings. It is right next to the Powder Tower so an easy stop on your old town walking tour.

This Gothic tower built in the 15th century is very impressive and garnered it's name from the time…read moreit was used to store gunpowder.

Powder Tower is a gorgeous gothic tower in Old Town that is open to the public to go up…read more I didn't go up, but I did enjoy admiring it and taking photos of the building.

Prague's Old Town and historic main square goes back to the 12th century. It's big and beautiful,…read moreencircled by restaurants, cafes, churches, shops, shops, food stands, and more. The old architecture is amazing, every angle makes for an awesome photo opportunity. Wander the main streets, but venture into the tiny side streets where you'll still find locals and non touristy shops and eateries. It is very touristy overall, but you can find some locals patronizing some of the businesses and restaurants such as Stridacka and U zlateho Tygra, and taking in live shows at the various theaters.

We liked everything we ordered, including the Me Gusta house specialty. The tacos and enchiladas…read morewere also really good. Margaritas aren't exactly traditional margaritas, but delicious nonetheless.

From the owner: Městská část zajišťuje prostřednictvím úřadu městské části činnosti náležející do působnosti…read moresamosprávy a vykonává státní správu v rozsahu stanoveném zákonem o hl. m. Praze, zvláštními zákony a Statutem hl. m. Prahy. Úřad městské části poskytuje služby občanům ve své hlavní budově na náměstí Míru 20 a dále v informační kanceláři v Jaromírově ulici 23. Městská část je zřizovatelem 10 základních škol a 9 škol mateřských. Občanům také slouží její tři příspěvkové organizace - Centrum sociálních služeb Praha 2, Novoměstská radnice a Knihovna na Vinohradech. Městská část Praha 2 zahrnuje ve svých hranicích část Nového Města, Vyšehrad, část Královských Vinohrad a část Nuslí. K vytvoření tohoto celku došlo při správních rozděleních pražského území do 10 obvodů v roce 1960. Tato reorganizace rozbila tradiční městské čtvrti někdy až do čtyř či pěti nových obvodů a zpřetrhala četné historické vazby. Dějiny území, které Praha 2 zaujímá, sahají hluboko do české minulosti.

Jan Želivský (1380-1422) was a prominent Czech priest during the Hussite Reformation. From the…read morewikipedia article. "Želivsky preached at Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Panny Marie Sněžné). He was one of a few Utraquist priests in Prague at the time and he was strongly influential, owing to his sermons which were noted both for their eloquence and their apocalyptic descriptions. On 30 July 1419, Želivsky led the Hussite procession through the streets of Prague, and past the New Town Hall. "The priest and his followers were, however, received with derision by the town-councillors, who appears at the windows, and stones were thrown at the procession. One of the stones struck Priest John [Želivsky]... and the infuriated people immediately attempted to storm the town hall." "This event ended in the First Defenestration of Prague, which was one of the major triggering events for the Hussite Wars. "For a time during the Second Anti-Hussite Crusade, he held almost ultimate authority over the lower classes in Prague. "After his defeat in the Battle of Brüx in 1421, Želivský was removed from command. On 9 March 1422, during the civil wars between the various Hussite factions, he was arrested by the town council of Prague and decapitated. If you're not familiar with the term "defenestration," it is when people are executed - they are thrown out high windows. The judge, the burgomaster and several members of the town council were killed. It led to the Hussite Wars (1419-1434). [Review 12264 overall, 2048 of 2019.]

From the owner: Městský Úřad Praha 1 sídlí nedaleko tramvajové stanice Vodičkova. V úředních hodinách poskytuje…read moreobčanům veškeré potřebné informace, které jsou blíže specifikované dle webu. Lze využít i elektronickou podatelnu nebo službu Czech POINT.