Wallenstein Palace

A museum documenting the writings of the Czech Renaissance erudite, centering around the legacy of J.A. Comenius: traditions and challenges of the Czech culture and education. The story starts in the 9th century with early Christian literacy, detailing the role of Prague and its university in the European and international context. The Golden Age of humanism lays the foundations of modern pedagogy, with are explained to visitors with numerous displays and original artifacts. Plan enough time for your visit, because a complete tour takes at least 2 - 3 hours, and keeping in mind that the museum closes relatively early.

Art museum near Prague Castle. Houses the original manuscript for Beethoven's famous 5th symphony, and many other interesting artifacts.

During the reign of Rudolf II, goldsmiths lived in a lively alleyway filled with tiny workshops, which were also their residence, hence its name. Tiny, cobblestoned walkway filled with brightly-painted little houses, where modern man has a hard time standing with the low ceiling. (It's tough to realize just how tiny our pre-20th-century ancestors were until you go somewhere like this). Franz Kafka occupied No. 22 from 1916 to 1917, and this is why most people visit the Golden Lane. There is also a Renaissance tavern, a castle guard's house including his colorful uniform, and a goldsmith's shop shown as they might have looked during the periods represented, and those are interesting. Otherwise, there really isn't another good reason unless you want to buy some overpriced souvenirs in the small shops now occupying the houses.

The second oldest church in the castle and features a colorful Baroque facade. The interior is visibly older and is the burial place of the Premyslid family and the first Czech saint, Princess Ludmila.

The original seat of Czech rulers. Visitors first enter the Vladislav hall, the largest high-Gothic vaulted space in Central Europe. Other rooms include the Palace chapel and throne room. At the end of the exhibit is "The Story of Prague Castle" exhibit, which features artificats from the castle's past. The Old Royal Palace is occasionally closed to visitors, so it may be advisable to check this before visiting.

Influences, life and works of the German language writer.