Welcome to Prague!

Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, known as the "hundred-spired city", has cobblestone streets, gold-tipped spires, new galleries, cafes, and modern clubs teeming with young Czechs. New shops and new restaurants abound, and the arts and theater are thriving in the "new" Prague. Classical music rules, while rock, jazz, and dance clubs can be heard every evening. The new arts -- nonverbal theater, "installation" art, world music -- possess a distinctive Czech flavor.

Grand Hotel Praha (Prague)

The finest accommodations can be found at the Grand Hotel Prague, a historical building along the Royal Road opposite the Old Town Clock, sporting magnificent views of Prague's central skyline.

Astronomical Clock

The oldest, most famous clock in Prague is on the side wall of the Old Town Hall. This 15th century ornamental astronomical clock has glittering gold hands and complex calibrated wheels, and it doesn't just indicate the time. Symbols of the zodiac display the course of the heavens, and when the bell tolls each hour, windows fly open and mechanical apostles, led by Jesus Christ, the skeleton of death, and sinners parade in circles for the assembled crowds to enjoy.