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Maisel Synagogue, Prague. Photo by Dana Cabanova, courtesy of the Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum

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Prague's Jewish Museum, known as Josefov in honour of Josef II issuing the Edict of Tolerance in 1781, houses the largest collection of Bohemian and Moravian Jewish material in the world.…

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Prague Castle, Prague. Courtesy of Czech Tourist Authority

Prague Castle & Gardens

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The heart of the city, Prague Castle is currently the seat of government but has housed kings and emperors. Don't miss St Vitus Cathedral, picturesque Golden Lane and the labyrinthine gardens…

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National Museum, Prague. Courtesy of Prague Information Service

National Museum

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The magnificent National Museum in Nové Mesto is famed for its exterior. However, the millions of exhibited artefacts include superb mineral, palaeontological and zoological finds and should…

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Mucha Museum, Prague. Photo by Wendy Wrangham

Mucha Museum

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The Mucha Museum in Staré Mesto is dedicated to the great artist, Alphonse Mucha, and houses some of his best work, including lithographs, paintings, drawings, photographs and personal…

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Prague Castle, Prague. © Czech Tourism

Picture Gallery

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The permanent art collection at Prague Castle's Picture Gallery boasts some famous names, including Titian, Tintoretto and Rubens. Despite the thefts over the years, it remains the city's the…

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The constructivist carapace of Veletrzni Palace, home to Prague National Gallery. Courtesy of Prague National Gallery

Prague National Gallery

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Housed in the constructivist Veletržní Palace, the Prague National Gallery has modern and contemporary art collections. Three floors are devoted to the permanent collection of Czech art from…

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Museum of Czech Cubism, Prague. © Ashley Peterson, 2007

Museum of Czech Cubism

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The Museum of Czech Cubism is housed in the striking House at the Black Madonna in the heart of Staré Mesto. Czech artists are renowned in this genre. Don't miss the superb Grand Café Orient…

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National Technical Museum

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The museum is currently closed for renovation works until autumn 2010. Prague's National Technical Museum has been documenting technological change and modern civilisation since 1908, covering…

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Franz Kafka Museum, Prague. © Copa s.r.o.

Franz Kafka Museum

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This is an appropriately unnerving museum dedicated to one of Prague's most famous sons. The Franz Kafka Museum in Malá Strana expounds one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and his…

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Prague City Museum, Prague. © Yvonne Owens

Prague City Museum

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Prague City Museum in Staré Mesto documents the city's foundation. The highlight is a superb and detailed scale model that illustrates how little Prague's famed architecture has changed since…

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Sternberg Palace, National Gallery, Prague. © Pål Storerud

National Gallery

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Prague's National Gallery comprises seven locations, with more than 13,500m2 of exhibition space in the vast Veletržní palác in Holešovice alone. Permanent exhibitions include contemporary and…