Jewish Museum in Prague – Klausen Synagogue [Commemorative medals from points of interest in CZ

coinage 143Distance 50 mThe Old-New Synagogue

The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest site of Prague’s Jewish Town and the oldest extant synagogue in Europe. It has been the main synagogue of the Prague Jewish community for more than 700 years.

coinage 541Distance 66 mObřadní síň - Židovské muzeum Praha

The new ceremonial hall was originally divided into a mortuary, which was located in the basement, a room for the purification of the dead on the first floor, and a fellowship room of the funeral fraternity on the second floor. The building was made of marl, in the Neo-Romanesque style.

coinage 451Distance 189 mThe church of the holy Ghost

The church of the Holy Ghost in Prague’s Old Town is located between the streets of Široká, Dušní and Eliška Krásnohorská. In the past it was also called the church of God’s Mercy. The gothic single-aisle building with an oblong presbytery and prismatic tower by the north side was later remodelled in the Baroque style.

coinage 029Distance 220 mSt. Nicholas Church at the Old Town Square

Beautiful St. Nicholas Church at the Old Town Square was completed in 1735. It replaced a parish church, mentioned in records dating back as early as 1273.

coinage 034Distance 237 mThe Spanish Synagogue

The Spanish Synagogue was built in 1868 on the site of the oldest Prague Jewish house of prayer ("the Old Shul").

Distance 307 mBASIC PRAGUE INFO

PRAGUE - the capital of the Czech Republic, has always played an important role in the history of the country and Europe. Since the Middle Ages Prague has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities of the world and has been attributed adjectives such as “golden“, “hundred-spired“, “the crown of the world“.

coinage 381Distance 307 mThe Mint restaurant

Newly opened Bohemian style restaurant offering old Bohemian cuisine which is a bit lighter than the traditional Czech. The food is beautifully presented with perfectly sised portions and of course, the Pilsner Urquel comes from the tank.

coinage 382Distance 307 mThe restaurant Mincovna

Newly opened Bohemian style restaurant offering old Bohemian cuisine which is a bit lighter than the traditional Czech. The food is beautifully presented with perfectly sised portions and of course, the Pilsner Urquel comes from the tank.

coinage 125Distance 324 mKlementinum

Large complex of Clementinum is situated next to the Charles Bridge, right in the historical centre of Prague. Clementinum, built on area of 2 hectares, is one of the largest building complexes in Europe.

coinage 329Distance 375 mHotel U prince,Black Angel’s Bar

Hotel U Prince is located directly in the historic heart of Prague protected by UNESCO, on the venerable Old Town Square, where in times past both Czech and European history was played out.

coinage 028Distance 378 mOld town hall

The Town Hall Old Town Hall After John the Blind - count of Luxembourg and king of Bohemia - accorded the citizens of Prague the privilege of having their own district council in 1338, they decided to build a town hall, paid for by a duty levied on wine. The almost 70 meters (230 ft) high tower was completed in 1364.

coinage 028Distance 378 mOld town Hall

The Town Hall Old Town Hall After John the Blind - count of Luxembourg and king of Bohemia - accorded the citizens of Prague the privilege of having their own district council in 1338, they decided to build a town hall, paid for by a duty levied on wine. The almost 70 meters (230 ft) high tower was completed in 1364.

coinage 332Distance 378 mOld Town Hall Tower & Astronomical Clock

he Astronomical Clock, built in to one side of the Old Town Hall Tower, dates from the 15th century.

coinage 038Distance 463 mMuzeum Karlova mostu

The Charles Bridge is a unique historical sight with a world-wide renown. It is doubtlessly one of the symbols of Prague. Find out about the bridge's life, as well as about the lives of of the people around it. It has a true genius of the place!

coinage 345Distance 484 mChurch of Our Lady before Týn

One of the most significant religious buildings in Prague is the gothic three-aisle church of the Virgin Mary outside Týn. With its two tall towers in the forefront it is considered to be one of the essential dominant features of the historical town centre.

coinage 180Distance 586 mCharles bridge - Oldtown bridge tower

Kharles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Malá Strana. It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during the first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IVand began in 1357.

coinage 015Distance 586 mCharles Bridge- Malostranská mostecká věž

Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Malá Strana. It was actually called the Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) during the first several centuries. Its construction was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IVand began in 1357.

coinage 041Distance 588 mThe Bethlehem Chapel ČVUT

The chapel was built at the end of the 14th. century in the period of the biggest prosperity in 1402-1412. Mr. Jan Hus used to sermon there and it became the center of the reformist stream, an ideological support of the later Hussite wars. In 1786 Emperor Josef II.

coinage 279Distance 622 mNaprstek´s Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures in Prague

Vojtěch Náprstek (1826-1894) založil původně České průmyslové muzeum.

coinage 462Distance 709 mButterfly House Papillonia

Imagine an abandoned temple in the rainforest that gradually absorbs the surrounding vegetation. Trees grow into the walls, defenseless sculptures are surrounded by lianas...

coinage 295Distance 776 mMunicipal House

The municipal house is the most spectacular Art Nouveau building in Prague. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the 20th century (1906-1912). Since then it has been the host of many concerts and exhibitions and has been admired by millions of tourists and visitors.

coinage 023Distance 804 mThe U Pinkasů restaurant

The renowned house of ale invites you to experience a pleasant time in the traditional Old Czech restaurant.

coinage 309Distance 804 mU Pinkasů restaurant

The U Pinkasů restaurant – a typical Czech pub is just a few steps away from St. Wenceslas Square. Come for a beer, take a seat and relax for a while, and have a chat.

coinage 315Distance 816 mMuseum of Charles Zeman

Discover the world of Karel Zeman's fantasy! Take a ride on a flying machine, or walk around the moon like Baron Munchausen, or take the controls of the famous submarine from “The Fabulous World of Jules Verne” ...

coinage 242Distance 920 mChurch of virgin Mary under chain

The church was part of the large complex of the Johanniter Knights Order, who renewed their activity in our lands at the end of 1989. In the past the members of this very powerful Maltese Order called themselves Johanniters, by their patron St. John Baptist.

coinage 468Distance 957 mNational theatre - in memory of laying the foundation stone

Národní divadlo je reprezentativní scénou České republiky. Je jedním ze symbolů národní identity a součástí evropského kulturního prostoru. Je nositelem národního kulturního dědictví a zároveň prostorem pro svobodnou uměleckou tvorbu.

coinage 470Distance 957 mthe National theatre

he National Theatre is the prime stage of the Czech Republic. It is also one of the symbols of national identity and a part of the European cultural space, with a tradition spanning more than 130 years. It is the bearer of the national cultural heritage, as well as a space for free artistic creation.

coinage 083Distance 967 mMalostranská Beseda

After a very successful restoration, Malostranská beseda is getting ready for a new era of its activity with the aim to become the centre of cultural and social life in Prague 1.