Karlstejn Castle is the most visited and one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. Karlstejn Castle is a fortress on a cliff above the River Berounka in central Bohemia of the Czech Republic, about 30 km southwest of Prague. Charles IV, King of Bohemia, built this medieval castle from 1348 to 1357…
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Prague’s Astronomical Clock is the world’s oldest working clock of its kind. Prague’s Astronomical Clock was installed in the Old Town City Hall Tower in 1410. In addition to telling the time in three different numerical systems, it also features an astronomical dial. Above the clock is an hourly show called “The Walk of the…
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Petrin Hill is one of Prague’s top attractions. Petrin Hill is the largest green area in the center of Prague, Czech Republic. It was formerly one of King Charles’ vineyards and from the top of the hill there are beautiful views of Prague. The hill is easily recognizable by the TV tower that looks like…
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The Jerusalem Synagogue is named for the street that it is on and not for the city it is located. The Jerusalem Synagogue is on Jerusalem Street in the new section of Prague, Czech Republic and is the newest and also the largest synagogue in Prague. The synagogue was built in 1906 and is the…
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Prague’s Old Town Square is one of the top tourist attractions in the city. The buildings surrounding the square are beautiful historical buildings that have been preserved from the time they were built. The most famous building in the old town square is the Old Town Hall which is where the Prague Astronomical Clock is…
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