Architecture

Highlights

• Did you know that Prague Castle is a unique combination of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture?
• Did you know that the oldest synagogue in Central Europe – the Old New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) – is located in Prague?
• Did you know that the Prague Astrological Clock (Staroměstský orloj) is the oldest preserved medieval astronomical clock in the world?

You can find traces of the development of Central European architecture that are more than 1000 years old. Discover mysterious Gothic buildings, Renaissance palaces, Baroque churches and Romanesque rotundas. 

For lovers of architecture, we recommend visiting the capital city of Prague in particular. Thanks to its long history, Prague offers a remarkable number of preserved architectural monuments in a small area and is a living textbook of the development of various artistic styles. Even lovers of modern architecture will not be disappointed.