The document provides information about attractions to visit in Prague, Czech Republic, including Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world located on a hill overlooking the Vltava River, and the Old Town Square, home to the Gothic Tyn Church and famous Astronomical Clock from 1410. It also briefly mentions attractions in Krakow, Budapest, and other Central European cities, and recommends escorted tour options from companies like Globus and Tauck to visit these areas.

4.  Prague Castle. This is the most visited tourist attraction in the city, not without good reason. The
Prague castle, former home to Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and past presidents of the
Czech republic is the largest ancient castle anywhere in the world. The giant complex sits on a
large hill on the left bank of the Vltava River. It features the Gothic style St. Vitus cathedral, inside
of which you can view some old and detailed Czech tombs. You can also climb the bell tower and
take in the view of the castle and Prague’s Old Town from the highest point in the castle. Take a
walk down the Golden Lane and check out the shops that were originally housing for the palace
guards. You can also watch the changing of the palace guards every hour on the hour, similar to
the ritual outside of London’s Buckingham Palace. Click here to view Central Europe tours.

5.  Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square.
The Old Town Square is popular spot for both
visitors and locals alike. Here you’ll find outdoor
cafes, pubs, restaurants, galleries, shops, and
other entertainment. You’ll also find the Gothic
Tyn church, which is interesting to explore. By
far, the most popular attraction here is the
Astronomical Clock. The clock was installed
back in 1410. It is the third oldest astronomical
clock in the world, and the oldest working
astronomical clock. The intricate clock is a
marvelous display of medieval craftsmanship

6. Angle View of Old Town Square, Old Town,
Prague

8. Royal Castle Square

9. Krakow, Wawel Cathedral

12. Spisske Podhradie and Spisska Kapitula

14. Government house at the base of the Danube River
Fisherman Bastion
 Built between 1899 – 1905
 Got its name because a fisherman defended the city walls
during the Middle Ages

15. View of the City of Budapest

16. Interested in visiting these 4 European Jewels? The most popular ways to travel through
the region are on an escorted tour. For example, Globus tours has a trip called The Best of
Eastern Europe that visits Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and
Germany in 14 days. You spend 2 nights each in Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and
Prague allowing plenty of time to see all of the beautiful areas pictured here. If you have less
time, Globus also has a 10 day trip called Imperial Splendors that begins in and end in
Munich with overnights in Prague, Budapest and Vienna as well as a stop in Bratislava. For
a more upscale land tour, consider Tauck tours. They offer a 14 day trip that begins in
Warsaw and visits Cracow, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague with a focus on Jewish
Heritage sites. These special departures explore, in depth, these poignant places, including
Schindler’s factory & Plaszów concentration camp in Crakow, the crematorium in Auschwitz-
Birkenau, Dohány and Kazinczy synagogues in Budapest, Hundertwasser Haus, the
Hofburg and the Jewish Museum in Vienna, and Terezin Concentration Camp near Prague.
If you are willing to leave Poland for another time, another amazing way to travel the region
is by river cruise. You can begin with 3 nights before the cruise in Prague and then board a
one week cruise in Nuremberg where you visit towns in Austria, Slovakia and end in
Budapest. Popular companies that offer cruises through the region are Uniworld,
AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways and Tauck River Cruises.