Bohemia
This museum, housed in a restored bastion at the northwest corner of the fortress, is dedicated to the history of the Terezín military fortress, from its…
Must-see attractions in Czechia
Moravia
The Church of St James's impressive 60m-high Gothic tower dominates the central square. This 15th-century church replaced an older building dating from…
Staré Město
Housed in the Rudolfinum complex of concert halls, this gallery specialises in changing exhibitions of contemporary art. The entrance is on the riverfront…
Moravia
This 17th-century baroque garden is managed by the Archbishop’s Chateau, but is located on the opposite side of town, about a 15-minute walk west of the…
Moravia
The Dietrichstein family mausoleum occupies the former St Anne's Church. The front of the building features a remarkable baroque facade ‒ the work of…
Plzeň
The Brewery Museum offers an insight into how beer was made (and drunk) in the days before Pilsner Urquell was founded. Highlights include a mock-up of a…
Plzeň
Plzeň's museum of marionettes and puppetry is well done and certainly worth a look, especially if you're travelling with younger children. The exhibits…
Prague
The focal point of Wenceslas Square is the equestrian statue of St Wenceslas at its upper (southern) end. Sculptor Josef Myslbek has surrounded the 10th…
Staré Město
The Spanish Synagogue is named after its striking Moorish-Andalucian interior. Dating from 1868, its exhibition records the story of Jews in the Czech…
Karlovy Vary
Just beside (to the north of) the Grandhotel Pupp, a narrow alley leads to the bottom station of the Diana Funicular Railway, which climbs 166m to great…
Prague
Jan Palach, a student who set himself on fire in January 1969 to protest the Soviet invasion, is buried in Olšany Cemetery. To find his grave, enter the…
Moravia
There was a chapel on this site way back in the early 12th century, when the church was connected to a Benedictine monastery. Although the church has been…
Prague
A sure-fire winner with kiddies, this interactive centre bamboozles visitors with its optical illusions. Have your head served on a platter of fruit,…
Malá Strana
During the communist era, the bell tower of St Nicholas Church was used to spy on the nearby American embassy – on the way up you can still see a small,…
Prague
An unexpected, hidden oasis of peace and greenery lies just west of the bustle of Wenceslas Square. There are entrances from the end of the Světovor…
Staré Město
The neo-Gothic Maisel Synagogue replaced a Renaissance original built by Mordechai Maisel, mayor of the Jewish community, in 1592. It houses an exhibit on…
Český Krumlov
This is the better of two museums in town dedicated to puppetry and marionettes. It's a branch of the National Marionette Theatre in Prague and is housed…
Prague
Stanislav Sucharda’s extraordinary art nouveau František Palacký Memorial dominates Palackého náměstí. It shows a swarm of haunted bronze figures …
Prague
The valley of the Šárecký potok (Šárka Creek), in the far western end of the city, is one of Prague’s best-known and most popular nature parks. People…
Moravia
The main synagogue dates from around 1550 and is said to be the only synagogue in Moravia of the 'Polish' style. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1719 and…
Bohemia
Descend into the medieval cellar of a 500-year-old town house to find a spooky netherworld of vampires, ghosts, alchemists and mummies. The atmosphere is…
Bohemia
This museum, housed beneath the southern terrace of Konopiště chateau, is testament to one of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s obsessions: St George. Here he…
Prague
Angular but slightly chunky, made from striated concrete – the world's only cubist lamp post is passed by many and overlooked by most. It's a 1913 work by…
Staré Město
The clue is in the name: at the Art Gallery for Children the kids not only get to look at art, but make it, add to it and alter it. There are paints and…
Proudy (David Černý Sculpture)
Malá Strana
Sounds of laughter and clicking cameras greet Proudy (2004) by David Černý, a saucy animatronic sculpture of two guys pissing in a puddle shaped like…
Prague
This terrace garden offers superb views across the rooftops of Malá Strana and permits a peek into the back garden of the British embassy. There are…
Bohemia
Excellent gallery housed in a former jízdárna (riding school) next to Hluboká Chateau. The permanent exhibition mixes modern and historical art concepts…
Český Krumlov
This small museum features folk art from the Šumava region, archaeology, history, fine arts, furnishings and weapons. The highlight is a room-sized model…
Olomouc
This expansive former residence of the archbishop was built in 1685. Entry to see the lavish interiors is by guided tour only (a free audio guide is…
Prague
Built between 1538 and 1560, and also known as the Belvedere, this is perhaps the most authentic Italian Renaissance building outside Italy. Find it in…
Plzeň
The Great Synagogue, west of the Old Town, is one of the largest in the world. It was built in the Moorish style in 1892 by the 2000 Jews who lived in…
Prague
The Prague Public Transport Authority's museum, located just west of Dejvice, is more fun than it sounds. There are plenty of old-timer streetcars to…
Kutná Hora
The town’s 17th-century former Jesuit College has been restored and now houses this regional gallery devoted to 20th- and 21st-century art. There’s also a…
Brno
Brno's City Zoological Garden on the outskirts of town, about 5km northwest of the centre, occupies a lovely setting and has a wide variety of animals…
Prague
Standing in Prague Castle's third courtyard is a copy of a 14th-century bronze figure of St George slaying the dragon; the original is on display in the…
Viselec (David Černý Sculpture)
Staré Město
Here's some more inspired madness from artist David Černý: look up as you walk along Husova street and you'll see a bearded, bespectacled chap not unlike…
Moravia
Kids will love this warehouse stuffed with all manner of classic cars, machinery, household goods, prams and machines. The text is mainly in Czech, but…
Plzeň
This dinosaur park has life-sized replicas of some 30 dinosaurs, as well as films and playgrounds. You can buy a combined-entry ticket for both the…
Prague
This small gallery highlights some of the best up-and-coming Czech artists working in the visual arts, including painting, photography and video. The…
Plzeň
Plzeň's zoo is one of the best in the country, with a sizeable collection of exotic animals, including rhinos, hippos and giraffes. You can buy a combined…
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