A city of a hundred spires on the Vltava
Prague escaped major damage in the 20th century's wars, and its centre is a remarkable run of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture. Cross the statue-lined Charles Bridge to the Lesser Town and climb to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral. In the Old Town Square, crowds gather for the Astronomical Clock on the hour. Explore the Jewish Quarter's synagogues, then drink some of the world's best beer in a traditional pub with a plate of svíčková.