Royal Route Walking Tour

Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC Prague has been an important city for 1,100 years. It is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, features more than ten museums, and its historic city center is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Old Town Square This public square in the heart of Prague's historic Old Town displays some excellent examples of Gothic and baroque architecture; for example, the square's two major churches, Tyn Church and St. Nihcolas Church, each showcase one of these styles.
• Old Town Hall This building, with its tall, Gothic tower, was once the city hall of Prague. At the top of the tower is the famous astronomical clock, the oldest still-working clock of its kind worldwide.
• Charles Bridge The Charles Bridge links Prague's Old Town district with the Prague Castle areas, and was once the only way to cross the Vltava River in the city center. During the day, the bridge is lined with street artists and performers.
• Lesser Town This historic district of Prague, known locally as the Mala Strana, was in the past the center of the city's ethnic German population. It was home to a large number of noble palaces.
• Prague Castle This massive palatial complex in Prague serves as the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic. It is the largest ancient castle in the world with a total area of 70,000 square-meters.
• St. Vitus Cathedral The largest church in the Czech Republic, St. Vitus Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic church, marked by its high vaulted ceiling and flying buttresses, which had a large influence over the development of this architectural style in central Europe.