All Landmarks in Prague

The Astronomical Clock is a nearly 600 year old timepiece that is centered in the Old Town Hall Tower in the Old Square of Prague. The original function of the clock was to depict the movement of celestial bodies– telling time was a secondary feature. The clock features figures of the 12 Apostles, as well as other carved figures representing elements of humanity (a skeleton representing the march of time for all, a miser representing vice and avarice, etc). On every hour, a figure of Christ marches out of the clock. There is a daily schedule of tours in various languages available for the Astronomical Tower (more information here).

St. Vitus Cathedral is the dominant building in Prague, built in the gothic architectural style. Though a historic site in the city, St Vitus is still the site of daily religious services. Visitors can choose either a free or paid tour of the cathedral, with the paid tour giving access to areas that are not available in the free roaming areas.

The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is the oldest bridge in Prague, Czech Republic, and was built to replace a previous bridge that had been damaged in the mid-1300s. The bridge is constructed of sandstone blocks, and either end is flanked by fortified towers. There are 30 carved statues of saints that line the length of the bridge, which spans 16 arches.

The John Lennon wall in Prague was once a blank space that is now filled with quotes and images of the late musician and artist. Despite efforts over the years to remove or cover up the graffiti that is attracted here, the culture has persevered to make the wall a continuous space for hope, peace, and inspiration.