Are you captivated by medieval and Renaissance art? Here are the best museums to visit in Prague:
1Old Town Bridge Tower
PragueThe Old Town Bridge Tower, or Staroměstská mostecká věž in Czech, is a significant historical landmark in Prague. This 14th-century Gothic gate tower is situated at the eastern end of the Charles Bridge, one of the city's most famous attractions. Built by Peter Parler between 1370 and 1380, the tower stands approximately 40 meters above the bridge's surface. It's an impressive sight that adds to the rich historical atmosphere of the city. 2Lobkowicz Palace
PragueThe Lobkowicz Palace (in Prague Castle) is a palace in Prague that functions as a museum that shows part of the art collection of the noble family The House of Lobkowicz, one of the oldest Bohemian noble families. The collection contains works by old masters (including Rubens, Pieter Brueghel, Jan B 3Saint Nicolas Church
PragueSt. Nicholas Church, situated in the old town area of Prague, is steeped in history. Its first mention dates back to a document from 1273, making it one of the oldest churches in the area. This historical significance adds a layer of depth to any visit, allowing tourists to step back in time and experience a piece of Prague's rich past. 4Kinský Palace - National Gallery in Prague
PragueThe Kinský Palace is a former palace that is now part of the National Gallery Prague. The palace's name refers to its former ownership by the Kinský noble family. This Rococo building features rich stucco and sculptural decoration. Next to many temporary exhibitions, it hosts an extensive exhibition 5Museum of Alchemy - Speculum Alchemiae
PragueTravel in time and visit the Middle Ages for a while in the Museum of Alchemy - Speculum Alchemiae. Here you can discover the magic of being an alchemist in an interactive way. In Rudolf II’s alchemical laboratory from the 16th century visitors have the opportunity to see where alchemists produced e 6The City of Prague Museum
PragueThe City of Prague Museum is a museum in Prague that is primarily dedicated to the history of the city. The Museum of the City of Prague has an archaeological and a historical collection. It shows permanent exhibitions on the history of Prague in primeval times, the Middle Ages, the transition from 7Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments
PragueThis Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments in Prague, also just called the Torture Museum will take you into a dark dungeon where you can learn all about medieval torture. Showcasing around 100 exhibits, this moving experience is enhanced by both audio and visual effects. Here visitors can find out 8Charles Bridge Museum
PragueThe Charles Bridge Museum is housed in in several rooms of the original Crusaders hospital and Church of the Holy Spirit in Prague. It is a museum dedicated to the second oldest stone bridge in the Czech Republic: the Charles Bridge. The museum holds a model that features several hundred figurines o 9Komensky Pedagogical Museum
PragueThe Komensky Pedagogical Museum in Prague is located in two 14th century historic buildings that house an exhibition devoted to the legacy of Jan Amos Comenius. It is an exhibition on the thousand year history of education for the Czech nation, illustrating the history of education and teaching from