World Guide

Prague

Capital of Czech Republic

Prague
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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and has a population of about 1.4 million as of 2025. Visitors come to see its historic architecture, large castle complex, and central squares.

What to see

The city features several historic landmarks, including the Prague Castle complex, which houses St. Vitus Cathedral and St. George's Basilica. The Old Town area is home to the Prague astronomical clock, the Jan Hus Memorial, and the Powder Tower. Visitors can walk across the Charles Bridge or visit Wenceslas Square and the National Museum. Jewish heritage sites include the Old New Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Other notable sights include the Petřín Lookout Tower, the Dancing House, the Lennon Wall, the Prague Metronome, the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, the Žižkov Television Tower, the Head of Franz Kafka, and the Vyšehrad fortress. The Sex Machines Museum is also located in the city.

When to go

The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 22 °C to 24 °C. These months also see the most rain, with July experiencing about 82 mm of precipitation. Spring months like April and May offer milder temperatures between 14 °C and 19 °C. Winters are cold, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing in January and December, often accompanied by rain or snow on about 10 to 12 days per month.

Getting there

The city is served by Václav Havel Airport Prague, which is located 12 km from the city center.

Top sights in Prague

  1. Prague astronomical clockPrague astronomical clock
  2. Prague CastlePrague Castle
  3. Charles BridgeCharles Bridge
  4. St. Vitus CathedralSt. Vitus Cathedral
  5. Dancing HouseDancing House
  6. Lennon WallLennon Wall
  7. VyšehradVyšehrad
  8. Head of Franz KafkaHead of Franz Kafka
  9. Wenceslas SquareWenceslas Square
  10. Sex Machines MuseumSex Machines Museum
  11. Old Town SquareOld Town Square
  12. Petřín Lookout TowerPetřín Lookout Tower
  1. Old New Synagogue
  2. Žižkov Television Tower
  3. St. George's Basilica, Prague
  4. National Museum
  5. Powder Tower, Prague
  6. Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
  7. Prague Metronome
  8. Memorial to the Victims of Communism
  9. Jan Hus Memorial

Weather by month

The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 82 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C2491419222424191473
Average low, °C-3-31491215151162-2
Rainfall, mm262332286366827142313331
Rainy days1299914151411910911

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Prague (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

Also worth a look

  • Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Prague
  • Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord
  • Convent of Saint Agnes
  • Franz Kafka Museum
  • Golden Lane
  • House of the Black Madonna
  • Invalidovna
  • Jewish Town Hall
  • Jubilee Synagogue
  • Klausen Synagogue
  • Letohrádek Hvězda
  • Maisel Synagogue
  • Mucha Museum
  • Municipal House
  • Museum Kampa
  • Museum of Communism, Prague
  • Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
  • National Monument at Vítkov
  • New Jewish Cemetery, Prague
  • Old Royal Palace
  • Petřín
  • Pinkas Synagogue
  • Royal Garden of Prague Castle
  • Rudolfinum
  • Spanish Synagogue
  • Strahov Monastery
  • Trade Fair Palace
  • Troja Palace
  • Villa Müller
  • Výstaviště Praha
  • Wallenstein Palace

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