Your introduction will start at Malostranska Square, a key gathering point in the Lesser Town, and explore the exterior of the Church of St. Nicholas. Depending on the day, you may explore other important sites like the beautiful ochre facade of Church of Our Lady Victorious, or the unusual (dare we say, gruesome) stories of a plague column. You will then stroll across the Charles Bridge. This Gothic masterpiece, and the stern, larger-than-life statues that line it, was central to the medieval revamping of the city and now captures the imagination of the city’s visitors.

Heading to the historic Old Town, you’ll touch upon many notable sites.. This may include the Carolinum, a university founded by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, or the Klementinum, a center for learning once run by Jesuits. Dependent on interest, you might seek out houses of worship like St. James’s Basilica, the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, or the Old-New Synagogue. Or, you may focus on sites of political and artistic importance, such as the Estates Theatre and the House of the Black Madonna.

Regardless of the route, you’ll have the chance to thoroughly explore the Old Town Square. And for those wanting to learn about the famed Astronomical Clock, it’s right around the corner!