To learn how to reach Prague Castle Complex from Old or New Town, read the companion article:
Video 1. How To See The Most Visited Sight WITHOUT Tourists? (YouTube link)
Castle District (Hradčany)
Prague Castle
Prague Castle is the city's most recognizable landmark and dominates the skyline: it is perched majestically on a hillside in the Castle District, above the Lesser Town.
- A monumental fortress like collection of buildings and courtyards
- Built in the 9th century
- Textbook of architecture and art history.
- Official office of the President of the Czech Republic
- UNESCO monument with a tradition of more than 1000 years
- Opening hours
- Summer Hours (April 1 till October 31)
- Prague Castle complex 6.00 - 22.00
- Historical buildings 9.00 – 17.00
- Winter Hours (November 1 till March 31)
- Prague Castle complex 6.00 - 22.00
- Historical buildings 9.00 – 16.00
- Price list
- Prague Castle – Circuit (I Old Royal Palace, III St. George‘s Basilica, V Golden Lane, VIII St. Vitus Cathedral) — See Figure 4
- Also allows you to visit the Charles Bridge Museum free of charge
- Great South Tower of the Cathedral with a View Gallery
- Tickets are valid for two days. Each Castle building can be entered with a valid entrance ticket only once.
- Tickets for exhibitions are only sold at the exhibition venue. Tickets for concerts are sold at the box office of the Information Centre in the 2nd Courtyard.
- Castle map
- Second courtyard of Prague Castle is the starting point which is also the entry to the castle.
- The best way get to the Second courtyard of Prague Castle is take a short walk from tram stop Pražský Hrad (tram stop Prague Castle), which is the shorter and easiest way get into the Prague Castle as well (See Figure 3).
St. Vitus Cathedral
- Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury
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| Figure 4. Prague Castle Complex (Google map) I Old Royal Palace, III St. George's Basilica, V Golden Lane, VIII St. Vitus Cathedral, X Great South Tower of the Cathedral, 1 Royal Garden, 2The South Gardens, 3Stag Moat |
Old Royal Palace
Late Gothic palace in Prague Castle, with Renaissance elements & Vladislav Hall for royal events.
Art Galleries
- St. George's Basilica
- Part of Prague Castle,
- A 10th-century basilica rebuilt in 1142
- With baroque façade & Bohemian art
- Houses a unique collection of ancient Czech art
- Sternberk Palace
- Art museum in a palace
- Home to ancient Greek & Roman works, Renaissance and 19th-century paintings
Video 1. Great South Tower of the Cathedral Prague Castle (YouTube link)
Where to Buy Tickets On-Site
Tickets can only be purchased at/in the:
- Information Centers of Prague Castle
- located in the second and in the third courtyards
- Prague Castle Picture Gallery
- Old Royal Palace
- Two ticket offices in the Golden Lane.
You can use this map to find out the above locations. A circuit ticket can be purchased:
- Tickets are valid for two days. Each Castle building can be entered with a valid entrance ticket only once
- Including Old Royal Palace, St. George‘s Basilica, Golden Lane, St. Vitus Cathedral
- Note that it also include a free admission to the Charles Bridge Museum with a circuit ticket and a separate ticket needs to be purchased for:
- Great South Tower of the Cathedral
- Purchased tickets can not be refunded
References
- Flixbus.com (for long distance)
- Lonely Planet
- Prague Boats
- Prague Steam Boats
- Prague Historical River Cruise (45 mins)
- pid.cz (important)
- maps (link)
- Prague Walking Tour (link; Google Maps)
- The Essential Guide to Prague's Bridges
- A Local Photographer's Ultimate Guide to Prague (good)
- 16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in the Czech Republic (good)
- Things to know BEFORE you go to PRAGUE (YouTube video)
- TOP 10 Things to do in PRAGUE (YouTube video)
- Prague Castle
- Petrin Tower—378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views
- Klementinum—Mirror Chapel & Baroque Library
- Wenceslas Square (New Town)
- Alchemy
- Vyšehrad—a popular sunset vantage point with hilltop views over the city and Prague Castle
- Manisfesto Market Florenc
- Charles Bridge
- Jewish Square
- Old Town Square
- Corinthia Praque Hotel (breakfast buffet)
- Prague Florenc Bus Station (Regiojet to Karlovy Vary)
- Prague public transport (dpp.cz)
- Prague Integrated Transport - PID
- Information about public transport in Prague and surroundings. Tickets, fare information and travel tips for Prague integrated transport.
- Prague.eu The Official Tourist Website for Prague
- Prague Pickpockets and Other Crime - My Czech Republic
- Be careful on Wenceslas Square. It is usually packed with tourists and the crowds make things easy for pickpockets.
- Czech Travel—How Safe is Prague for Tourists
- Money, Costs and Budget in Prague (11/24/2015)
- Dollar to Czech Koruny currency exchange rate (xe.com)
- From Prague Airport to the City Center: 3 Best Ways to Get There
- Transport to and from the Airport Airport Express (AE; 40 mins to Main Railway Station)
- Václav Havel Airport Prague is directly connected to Prague Main Railway Station (Praha hlavní nádraží)
- 10 Things to Czech out on your vacation in Prague
- The Astronomical Clock, The Charles Bridge, The Prague Castle, The Beer Bike, The Bone Church, The Absintherie, The Bohemia Jazz Fest, David Černý’s Prague Sculptures, The Cross Club, Letni Letna
- Tipping in Prague: Who to Tip & How Much
- As a general rule, always remember that, except for restaurants and cafés, tips aren't expected in Prague – tip at your discretion, and always factor in the quality of service. When in doubt, round up to the next hundred Koruna, or tip somewhere between five and 10 percent of your final bill.
- Refund of value added tax to a foreign natural person paid in the price of goods purchased in the Czech Republic
- Prague Castle Tickets Price – Everything you Need to Know
- Tram and Metro in Prague (pdf)
- Natureza Vegetarian House
- Ticket and Prices (pid.cz)
- Prague Travel—Foods and Drinks
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