Prague 7: Culture, Parks and Family Experiences
Accommodation in Prague 7
Prague Between the Vltava and the Ages
Prague lies on both banks of the Vltava and combines more than 1,100 years of traceable urban history with a historic structure that has been preserved to this day. The historic centre retains its overall layout, urban fabric and spatial composition. This creates a destination where you can discover the city’s history not only in individual sights, but throughout the cityscape.
Castle, Bridge and Grand History
Prague Castle was probably founded around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Přemyslid dynasty. Today, it consists of a large complex of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings in various architectural styles; the historic buildings are open to visitors. Charles Bridge was built between 1357 and 1402 and is decorated with 30 statues of saints. At these two particularly prominent sites, different eras and architectural forms of expression come together.
Museums of Art, History and Discovery
The Historic Building of the National Museum has been a national cultural monument since 1962. The Neo-Renaissance building dates from 1891. The Museum of Decorative Arts presents European applied art from the Middle Ages to the 21st century in its permanent exhibition. It is also the largest Czech museum of applied arts and design and has a publicly accessible recreational garden. The “National Museum in your pocket” app guides visitors to selected locations or exhibits and enables them to purchase admission tickets.
Walks, Views and Prague Zoo
Prague’s green spaces include parks, orchards, gardens, vineyards, riverfront areas and forests. Letná Parks offer opportunities for walking and, especially from the Hanavský Pavilion, views of the city. For a varied day with children, Prague Zoo offers more than 10 kilometres of walking paths. At the Children’s Zoo, children can pet and feed the animals.
Getting Around and Visiting the Market
Prague’s public transport network includes trams, buses and the metro. Nostalgic tram line 23 is operated with historic T3 trams; visitors can use it, for example, to travel to Prague Castle. At the Náplavka farmers’ market, you can find seasonal fruit and vegetables, pastries, mushrooms, fresh fish, various types of cheese and free-range eggs. Handicrafts are also available.
Prague 7 as the Starting Point for Your Selection
If you are looking for accommodation in Prague 7, you can first determine the focus of your stay: historic buildings, museums, walks, family experiences or markets. The visitor centre of the Jewish Museum in Prague sells tickets for tours and sights in Prague’s Jewish Quarter. This allows you to plan your stay around a theme without reducing Prague to just one attraction.
Discover More Places
For additional ideas of places to visit, you can also compare Komořany, Prague 5, Lipence, Dáblice and Kbely.
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