Prague's Municipal House is one of the city's most remarkable buildings. It was built in 1338 and subsequently underwent a series of extensions which resulted in the current motley collection of Gothic and Renaissance facades. The building suffered heavy damage during WWII, although a large part has since been restored. There's an incredible view of the city from the gallery at the top of the tower. Apart from this, the Municipal House houses an astronomical clock dating back to 1490. The twelve apostles appear every hour. Legend has it that Hanus the clockmaker was blinded by the councillors after he had finished the clock. They wanted to prevent him from making another more beautiful clock anywhere else. [Read more]

These days there are no Jews living in the Jewish quarter, but Josefov is clear proof of the large Jewish community that once lived in Prague. A visit to the old Jewish cemetery is a must. The hillock that you see here has come about in response to a lack of space. Sometimes up to nine graves are piled on top of each other. The Jewish museum owes its existence to the Nazis. They plundered Czech synagogues and brought together this collection. The ceremony hall at the Jewish cemetery houses a very impressive exhibition of children's drawings from the Theresienstadt concentration camp. [Read more]

One of Prague's best lookouts is the 318 metre high Petrin Hill. You can climb to the top of the hill although it's easier to take the cable car. Once you reach the top you'll see an eyecatching building: a replica of the Eiffel Tower. It was built for the 1891 jubilee exhibition and is five times smaller than the original. If you want to get an even better view of Prague's surroundings, you can climb the three hundred stairs that lead to the top of the tower. Unfortunately there's no lift. It's definitely worth the effort though because once you're at the top the view is spectacular. After nightfall it's especially magical. [Read more]