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Prague – Lesser Town, city walk, 3 hours

Square Křížovnické  – Old Town Bridge Tower – Charles Bridge – Lesser Town Bridge Tower – Mostecká street – Lesser Town Square – church of St. Nicholas – Nerudova street – Úvoz – Strahov monastery – Loretánské square – Loreta – Hradčanské Square – Prague Castle – Old Kastle Stairs – Klárov – Mánes Bridge – Rudolfinum – Alšovo embankment – Churých of St. Francis from Assisi - Square Křížovnické

Křížovnické Square  - The dominant of the square is the Old Town Bridge Tower together with the statue of Charles IV from the Dresden sculptor Arnost Hähnel. The statue was created for the 500th anniversary of the Charles University.

 Old Town Bridge Tower - the tower is often considered to be of one the most astonishing civil gothic-style buildings in Europe. It is located on the first pillar of the Charles Bridge. Previously the gateway and the portcullis protected the passage to the Charles Bridge through the tower.

Charles Bridge - the Charles Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges of the world, is the symbol of Prague. Together with the Prague Castle these are the main Prague sights, which attract each year millions of tourists to the Czech capital. The Charles Bridge is the oldest standing bridge over the river Vltava and the second oldest preserved bridge in the Czech Republic.

Lesser Town Bridge Tower - tower stands in the other end of the Charles Bridge opposite the Old Town Bridge Tower. From the top gallery you can enjoy a splendid view of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and the Prague Castle. There are also nice views of the Charles Bridge and the Old Town from there.

Lesser Town Square - it used to be the centre of the Lesser Town already from its foundation. It is a cross place of roads leading from Klárov, Charles Bridge and Smíchov

St. Nicholas Cathedral - the Cathedral of St. Nicholas was built in the first half of the 18th century by the father and son Dientzenhofer in the early Baroque style.

Strahov monastery - Strahov monastery is the oldest Premonstratensian abbey in the Czech Republic and one of the most significant architectural monuments of the Czech Republic.

Loreta - Prague Loreta is a famous Prague attraction and a large catholic pilgrimage destination close to the Prague Castle. It consists of a cloister, the church of the Lord’s Birth and the clock tower with a famous chime of thirty smaller and larger bells.

Hradcany square- Hradcany square is situated in front of the main facade of the Prague Castle. The rectangular square-marketplace, in the east adjacent to the castle moat and bulwark, was the natural centre of the Hradcany quarter. The square has several entries, each of them has its rich history. Probably the most common entry is by the street Ke Hradu leading from the Nerudova street.

Prague Castle - the Prague Castle is the biggest castle in the world, monumental place of the Czech Republic. It is located in the Hradcany quarter. In the past it used to be a seat of the Czech rulers and nowadays it is a seat of the president of the Czech Republic.

Old Castle Stairs - they were built in 16th century. Old Castle Stairs lead out of the Lesser Town to eastern gate of the Prague Castle and they are aprox. 150m. long. It is one of the most charming places of Prague and it offers wonderful views of Prague panorama. Thousands of tourists walk every day on these stone steps.

Manes Bridge - it connects Lesser Town, Klárov with Old Town, Alsovo embankment. The bridge was built in 1911 – 1914.

Rudolfinum - Rudolfinum is one of the most monumental neo-renaissance buildings in the Czech Republic. Its concept of multi-purpose building for arts was at the time of its creation, 120 years ago, a unique project of European significance. Nowadays it is one of the most important cultural centre of Prague and headquarters of Czech philharmonic orchestra and musical education.