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Charles Bridge is the oldest bridge still standing over the Vltava river in Prague and the second oldest bridge in the Czech Republic. Charles IV had it built in 1357, after the previous bridge had been destroyed by floods in 1342. The construction of the bridge was led by Peter Parler, the famous German-Czech architect, and it took almost half a century to finish it (It was completed in 1402). The bridge, formerly known as “Stone” or “Prague”, has only been called “Charles Bridge” since 1870. The bridge is 515 m long and 10 meters wide, and used to have four lanes for horse-drawn carriages. Nowadays, it is only accessible to pedestrians. Along the Charles Bridge in Prague you'll find 30 statues on both sides of the bridge and the first statue added in 1683 was of the saint of Bohemia, John of Nepomuk. Jan Nepomucký, in Czech, was thrown into the river in 1393 by orders of King Wenceslas IV and was canonized in 1729. It is believed that those who place their left hand at the base of the statue and make a wish, will have it granted.

Tyn Church or The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, dominates one side of the Old Town Square. The twin towers of this powerful looking Gothic church (with a Baroque interior) can be seen from all over Prague. While its origins date back much further, the present high-Gothic structure was founded in 1385 as the main Old Town church. The church is endowed with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, most notable of which are the altar paintings by Karel Skreta. The tomb of the famous astronomer Tycho Braha can also be seen. The towers are around 80m high. But stand in the Old Town Square, and it becomes evident they are not symmetrical. One, Adam, is larger than the other, Eve. This representation of the masculine and feminine sides of the world is characteristic of Gothic architecture of the period. Legend has it that the Tyn Church towers gave Walt Disney the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle. The organ at Tyn Church dates from 1673 and is the oldest in Prague. Tyn Church has regular Roman Catholic church services. It also occasionally hosts classical concerts, during which the organ is played by expert musicians.

A pink-and-white Rococo manor in the middle of Old Town Square, Kinsky Palace — is one of Prague’s most famous buildings. Once the home of a noble count, the ornate structure is linked to a pair of prized Czech writers. The official name of the Kinsky Palace Prague is the Goltz Kinsky Palace. Since 1949, The Prague Kinsky Palace has been operated by the National Gallery. It is now known as the Kinsky Palace national gallery. Occult enthusiasts may want to watch themselves when around Kinsky Palace, though. Legend has it that the Palace builders made a Faustian bargain to get the job done, and now the site is haunted. History buffs should check out the balcony. It’s where Klement Gottwald announced the beginning of the communist era in 1948, which lasted 42 years. Though the House of Kinsky owned the Goltz Kinsky Palace in Prague through World War II, the family leased sections to merchants and organizations. Hermann Kafka operated a hat shop on the ground floor, and Franz — Herman’s son and now-celebrated author — went to secondary school in the palace between 1893 and 1901. During the Interwar period, even the Republic of Poland’s legation occupied a wing. In 1945, the government took possession of the property and made it a museum, which it remains today.

The John Lennon Wall is a real tourist magnet not far from Charles Bridge that attracts tourists from all over the world. The wall was originally known as the ‘Crying Wall’, where people would come and pour out their frustrations with government and authority. During the Communism era, western pop songs such as the ones sung by The Beatles were actually banned – and people would even be imprisoned for playing them. The music spearheaded by John Lennon represented freedom and it captured the imagination of Prague’s youth. So, the name for the wall arose after John Lennon’s death in 1980, when people came in their droves here to mourn his death and celebrate all that he stood for. The widow of John Lennon, Yoko Ono even visited the wall in 2003. This particular wall isn’t owned by John Lennon’s family or the Czech government as some reports may lead you to think, but it is in fact owned by the Knights of the Maltese Cross. Some say that this wall is Prague’s equivalent of the Berlin Wall, in terms of its significance. With inspiring lyrics and positive messages plastered all over it, the wall undoubtedly symbolizes freedom, free speech, peace and resistance against Communism.

The Old Town Square is a remarkable venue where the history of Bohemian lands has often been written. In the 11th century, there was a marketplace, which grew gradually in significance until it became the most important in the country. The square used to be called “Big Square'' or “Old Marketplace”. Located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge and covering an area of over 9 thousand square meters, the Old Town Square is bordered by many interesting historical buildings and is definitely one of the top “must-see” places to visit when you travel to the Czech Republic.The Square houses numerous buildings that are worth visiting such as the Church of Our Lady before Týn, St Nicholas Church and Old Town Hall. The Old Town Hall is one of the most impressive buildings in Prague. On its southern wall is located the Prague Astronomical Clock. The building, used until the eighteenth century as a Town Hall, stands out thanks to its Gothic tower which stands 60 meters tall and from which visitors can get a bird’s-eye view of the historic center.

The Powder Tower, also known as Powder Gate , is a dark Gothic tower which serves as a gateway to the Medieval Royal Route, and is currently one of the most iconic buildings of Prague. In terms of art history, the Powder Tower belongs to the late Gothic period. It is a significant historical building, which as a gate tower still provides access to Prague’s Old Town. The Powder Tower is 65 meters high. At a height of 44 meters there is a viewing platform, from which the tourist has a beautiful view over Prague. All coronation processions of Czech kings passed through the gate of the Powder Tower. This is where they entered the Old Town of Prague. Zeltnergasse begins directly at the Powder Tower. It represents the beginning of the historical Royal Route and leads from the former royal court to Prague Castle. This city gate was built in 1475 as one of the thirteen gates of the fortified wall of the Old Town. In 1541 it was burnt to the ground, but was reconstructed shortly afterwards. Two hundred years later, during the seventeenth century, the tower was used to store gunpowder, giving its name to the building.

St Nicholas Church in Malá Strana (not to be confused with the one in Staré Město) is the most beautiful and famous Baroque church in Prague. Saint Vitus Cathedral is considered the most impressive Gothic style church, while St Nicholas is a Baroque masterpiece. The initial plans of the church were made in 1673 by the Jesuits. The Chapel of St Barbara was built first so that mass could be celebrated as soon as possible. It was finished in 1711. The rest of the construction was completed in 1752. In the square where the church is located is the Plague Column with a statue of the Holy Trinity. It was built in 1715 by one of the most important Baroque architects of the time in Bohemia, Aliprandi. St Nicholas Church houses numerous artworks, from the frescos on the ceiling and dome to the sculptures that adorn the walls. The church was designed by K. Dientzenhofer and three generations of his family (father, son and son in law) worked on the church during the following century. From the top, standing 213 ft (65 m)-tall, the whole neighborhood of Malá Strana is visible. During the communist regime, it was used to spy on the foreign embassies.

The Strahov Monastery is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and one of the most important architectural landmarks in the Czech Republic. The Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 but Its Baroque-style architecture is from the seventeenth century. Inside the monastery is the Basilica of Assumption of Our Lady. Near the main altar is a sarcophagus with the founder of the Premonstratensians and Archbishop of Magdeburg, Saint Norbert. Moreover, the temple holds an organ built in 1774, which was played by Mozart when he visited Strahov. Visitors can only access the Basilica during mass. Most of the rooms in the Strahov Monastery are used for exhibitions and unfortunately cannot be visited. The only two halls that are always open to the public are the Library and art gallery. The Strahov Library has two rooms which are, in a way, similar to the Baroque library of the Clementinum, the Theological Hall and Philosophical Hall. In both, visitors will find thousands of books, Medieval manuscripts, illustrations and astronomical and terrestrial globes. The monastery also houses a small zoological exhibition with a collection of stuffed animals.

The Wenceslas Square was set up as part of the project of the New Town of Prague, decreed by the celebrated King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV himself in 1348. It was intended to be one of the main marketplaces of Prague. The square has been the central place where all important events of the Czech nation happen,some of the events were the declaration of the First Czechoslovak Republic in 1918, protests against the Soviet invasion in 1968, the self-immolation of Jan Palach following the invasion, and the fall of communism in 1989. Nowadays, Wenceslas Square is, among other things, a traditional meeting point for the citizens of Prague. They often say “let’s meet at the horse” or “under the tail”, referring to the famous statue of Saint Wenceslas on a horse. The square is one of Prague’s most popular centers of culture, shopping and dining. The above-mentioned bronze equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslas was created by Czech sculptor and medallist Josef Václav Myslbek in 1913. It was placed at the top of the square, in front of the main building of the National Museum, which was built between 1885 and 1890. And the Museumnow is probably the most important structure on Wenceslas Square.