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Prague Castle (Prazsky hrad)

Prague 11908, Czech Republic
420 224 373 368
As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #15 of 181 attractions in Prague
4.5 of 5 stars 973 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Walking Areas
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: This fairy tale castle on a hill overlooking the Vltava River is the most popular sight in the city, reflecting the city's "Bohemian Baroque... more »
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Italy
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Every day I visited so many places in Prague. So many beauty I saw and I felt like in big beautiful movie. Prague is so historical and nice place and Prague Castle is one of the most beautiful places in this city

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Chantilly, VA
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Go in the afternoon when most of the tours have left. Much less crowded then.

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Wallingford, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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The Prague Castle is a huge complex of buildings. You can go onto the grounds for free and just wander around - you have to pay to go into the buildings. There are several ticket options - the most expensive is the "long visit" that allows you into almost all the buildings, then there is the short visit that gives... More

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New Delhi, India
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

You will need about two to three hours here. Specially charming was the golden walk- I think it's called- with tiny curiosity shops!

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Israel
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is an exceptional site to see. You start by walking up the hill from the bridge and get to see a magnificient view of the city. At the entrance are two uniformed guards. Entering the castle you find out that this is an active residency of the president and thete is traffic of politicians and dignataries. Quite impressive. We... More

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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

You do need to go here but it is very busy and there is a long steep walk to get to it.

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Durham
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Great to see, views from top just lovely, approx £10 will allow you entry to castle, cathedral and another couple of attractions.Pretty good value.

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Charleston, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Grounds and castle are fascinating and worth the visit. Interesting shops in castle. Great place to see Prague at night.

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Quebec City, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I had 2 trips to the castle. You need two full days if you want to see it all

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Well worth a visit to explore the medieval buildings and to stroll through the gardens outside the castle.

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