From one bank of the Vltava to the other in Prague

The walk starts at Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky), Metro B. There are numerous tram lines.

(S/E) Head towards the Municipal House (Obecní dům), go around this magnificent building on the right to take U Obecniho domu Street and follow it to the end.

(1) Take Rybna Street on the right, then Jakubska Street on the left.

(2) At the end of Jakubská Street, takethe street on the left and then immediately turn right under the archway. Continue straight ahead to Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí).

(3) Walk past the astronomical clock tower and continue straight ahead.

(4) Turn right onto Karlova Street, then at the end of the street, go right and immediately turn left (Karlova Street). Continue straight ahead to reach Charles Bridge and cross the Vltava River.

(5) At the end of the bridge, continue straight ahead to St. Nicholas Church,Malostranske Square.

(6) At the end of the square, turn right and continue straight ahead on Zaecka Street, then at the end of the street, turn left. Continue straight ahead, then take the stairs on the right that lead up to the castle and walk past it.

(7) Enter the castle courtyard by passing under the archway. Pass under the archway towards St. Vitus Cathedral and go around it on the left. Take Jirska Street straight ahead, then continue down the Old Castle Stairs (Staré zámecké schody). At the bottom, turn right immediately and cross the park (Park Holubička). At the park exit, cross Valdstejnska Street, then turn right and immediately left. Enter theMalostranská Metro Station Garden (Respirium u stanice metra Malostranská) through the gate, then take the path on the right.

(8) Enter Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada).

(9) Exit the garden and take Letenska Street on the left, then U Lužického semináře Street on the right and continue straight ahead.

(10) Turn left onto Na Kampe Street and pass under the arch of Charles Bridge. Continue straight ahead, then cross Kampa Park and reach Legii Bridge (Most Legií).

(11) Turn left. Take your time to admire the view of Charles Bridge on your left. At the end of the bridge, turn right onto Masarykovo nábř. and continue straight ahead to the Dancing House (Tančící dům).

(12) Cross Jiraskuv Bridge and, at the end of the bridge, turn right ontoJanackovo Embankmentand continue to Legii Bridge .

(13) Cross it again and stay on the right-hand pavement. You can admire Legii Island and its park. At the end of the bridge, turn left onto Smetanovo Embankment.

(14) Turn right onto Naprstkova Street, then continue straight ahead.

(15) Turn slightly left and take V Kotcich Street.

(16) At the end, turn left and then immediately right onto Havelska Street. Continue straight ahead onto Kaamzikova Street. At the end of the street, turn right onto Celetna Street and pass under the Powder Tower (Prašná brána). After the tower, turn left to reach Republic Square (S/E).

If you want to enjoy Old Town Square and Charles Bridge away from the crowds, do not start your walk after 8 a.m.

The Municipal House (Obecní dům, a venue for classical concerts, operas and ballets, which is open to visitors).

Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí), one of the most iconic places in Prague (with the Church of Our Lady before Týn , the medieval astronomical clock , the Jan Hus Memorial, etc.).

The narrow pedestrian streets lead you to Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Thisfamous bridge owes its name to its creator, Charles IV, who laid the first stone in 1357. 500 metres long, it crosses the Vltava River to connect Prague's Old Town and New Town, with 30 statues lining the bridge.

Construction of this Baroque-style church began in 1673 and was completed in 1752. It is characterised by its dome, which is 20 metres in diameter.

As you cross Kampa Park, you will pass the Kampa Museum, which houses collections of contemporary art by Czech artists as well as temporary exhibitions (worth seeing).