OLD TOWN

Old Town Bridge Tower Old Town Bridge Tower The entrance gate from the Old Town to the Charles Bridge, designed by Petr Parler. One of the most beautiful Gothic towers in Europe. The tower contains copies of the enthroned figures of Charles IV and Wenceslas IV. Over the archway is a row of carved emblems of territories belonging to Charles's Empire.
Gallery of the Order of the Knights Permanent exhibition of artifacts acquired from the treasury of the Order of the Knights of the Cross with Red Star. An underground St. Francis Chapel has artificial stalactite decorations from the 17th century.
Clementinum A former Jesuit college, the building dates from the mid-17th century. It now houses the National Library of the Czech Republic and the State Technical Library.
The Municipal House One of the most precious treasures of "Art Noveau" style, containing rich decoration inside and out (Mucha, Myslbek, Saloun, Svabinsky, Ales, Zenisek), and housing the well-known Smetana concert hall. Re-opened after renovation in May 1997.
St. Agnes the Czech Convent An ensemble of ecclesiastical and residential buildings founded by the King Wenceslas II in 1234. At present there is an exhibition from the National Gallery (Czech paintings and sculptures - 19. century), and a concert hall. >>