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Green Prague and beyond: spring blossoms on Petřín Hill, the parks of Vyšehrad and Letná, the Wallenstein Garden, Kampa Island and the castle park at Konopiště.

The best places to see Prague from above: a tower you can climb, hilltop gardens and parks, fortress walls and a rooftop terrace, plus views on day trips.

Prague's 20th century: two World Wars, the Nazi occupation and the Heydrich assassination, Jan Palach, the communist era and the Velvet Revolution.

Prague's legends and myths: the Golem, Princess Libuše, St. John of Nepomuk, the cursed St. Wenceslas Crown and the stories behind famous landmarks.

Gothic masterpieces in and around Prague: St. Vitus Cathedral, Týn Church, Charles Bridge, the Powder Gate, the Old Town Hall, Karlštejn Castle and more.

Baroque Prague: St. Nicholas Church, the Loreta, the Church of Our Lady Victorious, Nerudova Street and the palaces of the Lesser Town and Hradčany.

Places in Prague you can enjoy without a ticket: historic squares and streets, Charles Bridge, the Prague Castle courtyards, Vyšehrad and more.

Places linked to Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor: Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, the New Town, Karlštejn and Karlovy Vary.

Prague's most beautiful churches, from Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and Týn Church to Baroque St. Nicholas and the Loreta, plus St. Barbara's in Kutná Hora.

Prague's must-see landmarks for a first visit: Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and more.

What to eat and drink in the Czech Republic: classic dishes and beer, Becherovka and spa wafers from Karlovy Vary, Christmas market treats and food souvenirs.