Czech Republic Art, Gardens & Parks + Religious Pictures

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Ancient castles, graceful bridges and hundreds of church spires characterize the Czech Republic capital, a city that seems right out of a fairytale.

At the heart of Prague’s New Town is a pretty park with statues of famous Czech people and framed by historic buildings.

This handsome, historical neighborhood, filled with charming cobbled streets, cute courtyards, interesting museums and parks, is perfect for aimless wandering.  

Ideal for picnics and gazing over Prague’s historic Old Town, this riverside park is also home to a museum of modern art.

Walk beneath this imposing structure and imagine life during the time when Prague was a walled city.

Wait for this quirky communist-era clock to strike noon so you can watch mechanical worker figures emerge from the timepiece and move with music.

Prague’s busiest boulevard is great for both shopping and nightlife and has a history as a gathering point for local uprisings and celebrations.

Discover Czech ethnographical and musical history, art exhibits and African and Asian culture at this series of museums spread across Prague’s city center.

Study a rich collection of religious art and go on a tour of this Baroque building’s underground crypt and funeral chapel.

Once home to monks and a traditional pilgrimage site, this ornate religious complex that houses thousands of diamonds is a charming destination.

Tour the richly decorated rooms of a neo-Gothic chateau and stroll through its grounds, which encompass other fascinating buildings, lakes and islands.

Marvel at the magnificent decorations of this art nouveau masterpiece, dine in luxury and watch performances of opera and orchestral concerts.

This handsome, historical neighborhood, filled with charming cobbled streets, cute courtyards, interesting museums and parks, is perfect for aimless wandering.  

Visit the this historic collection of gravestones and learn about the plight of the Jewish people of Prague.

Visit the this historic collection of gravestones and learn about the plight of the Jewish people of Prague.