obvod Praha 1 district, Prague, Czechia

Places to visit near Prague

Prague is a city in obvod Praha 1 district, Prague, Czechia, home to about 1,165,581 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit — 137 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 28 museums and 26 parks. The must-see places are Jan Hus Memorial (1 km), Saint Nicholas (1 km) and Kinský Palace (1 km).

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Prague, Prague
Prague, obvod Praha 1 district, Prague, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prague at a glance

Location
obvod Praha 1 district, Prague, Czechia
Population
about 1,165,581
Coordinates
50.0880° N, 14.4208° E
Places within 50 km
273 (273 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Prague

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Prague: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Prague

137 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prague. The closest is Jan Hus Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Prague

56 churches within 100 km of Prague. The closest is Saint Nicholas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Prague

28 museums within 100 km of Prague. The closest is Old Town City Hall (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Prague

26 parks within 100 km of Prague. The closest is Park Národního Probuzení (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prague

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prague. The closest is Powder Gate Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prague

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prague. The closest is Botanická Zahrada Univerzity Karlovy (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Prague

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prague
  2. 1 km Jan Hus Memorial · monument, obvod Praha 1
  3. 1 km Kinský Palace · palace, obvod Praha 1
  4. 1 km U Kamenného Beránka · heritage site, obvod Praha 1
  5. 1 km Old Town City Hall · museum, obvod Praha 1
  6. 1 km Saint Nicholas · church, obvod Praha 1
  7. 0 km Back to Prague

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From travellers near Prague

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How to reach Prague

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    Within 15 km of Prague

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prague by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage137137Jan Hus Memorial (1 km)
    Churches5656Saint Nicholas (1 km)
    Museums2828Old Town City Hall (1 km)
    Parks2626Park Národního Probuzení (1 km)
    Other attractions1212Astronomical Clock (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Powder Gate Tower (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Botanická Zahrada Univerzity Karlovy (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Shooters Island (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Brouk (6 km)

    Prague: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prague?

    Jan Hus Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Saint Nicholas (church, about 1 km), Kinský Palace (palace, about 1 km), Astronomical Clock (attraction, about 1 km), Old Town City Hall (museum, about 1 km), U Kamenného Beránka (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prague?

    273 places on Spotwander: 137 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 28 museums, 26 parks, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prague?

    Jan Hus Memorial, about 1 km by road; Kinský Palace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prague?

    Saint Nicholas, about 1 km by road; Holy Spirit (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Prague?

    Old Town City Hall, about 1 km by road; Sex Machines Museum (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prague?

    Start in Prague, visit Jan Hus Memorial, then Kinský Palace, then U Kamenného Beránka, then Old Town City Hall, then Saint Nicholas, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prague?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Prague

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Prague’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Prague on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.