Solvay´s Quarry Outdoor Museum near Svatý Jan pod Skalou

The railway line between Prague\'s Jinonice and Smíchov was named after the section of railway in Austria which leads through the mountain saddle Semmering. The charm of this trip is provided mainly by two viaducts, whose high arches decorate the city scenery. The track was built late in the 19th century ...

The French are certainly familiar with the Petřín Tower. Members of the Czech Tourist Club were so stunned when they visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris that they returned home in 1891 to build a copy. The smaller and younger sister of the Eiffel Tower offers unforgettable views over the center of Prague ...

Although Lány Chateau is not open to the public, it is really significant for Czech people. Since 1920 it has been the summer residence of the president of the country. This tradition was started by the first Czechoslovak president T. G. Masaryk, who really liked this chateau in the middle of Křivoklát woods ...

Like many monuments, St. Peter and Paul´s Church has a long construction history. You will not see much from the original Roman basilica which was set up in the 11th century, that is because the current shape was influenced by a great neo-Gothic reconstruction at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries ...

The walk along Vyšehrad Cemetery reminds us of the personalities that helped shape Czech history. Whether its actors, writers, politicians or sportsmen, this place is full of stories of extraordinary human experiences. The central point is the monumental tomb Slavín, which was built at the end of the 19th ...

The second courtyard of Prague castle was founded in the 16th century during the reign of Emperor Rudolph II. With it’s nouveau interior the royal palace is used by the president and is open to the public during public holidays. On the contrary Prague castle’s picture gallery is usually accessable. This ...