Jamshed V Rajan 
Vyšehrad: Prague's Forgotten Fortress Vyšehrad is a historic fortress on a rocky cliff above the east bank of the Vltava River, approximately 3 km south of Prague Castle. Founded in the 10th century, it was briefly the royal seat of Bohemia under King Vratislaus II in the 11th century before yielding precedence to Prague Castle. … Read more
The Vltava River: History, Facts & Significance The Vltava (German: Moldau) is the longest river in the Czech Republic at 430 km, rising from two headstreams in the Šumava (Bohemian Forest) mountains in southwestern Bohemia and flowing north through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague before joining the Elbe (Labe) at Mělník, approximately 30 km … Read more
Landmarks You'll See on a Prague River Cruise A standard Prague river cruise passes Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the National Theatre, the Dancing House, the Rudolfinum, Kampa Island, the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), Vyšehrad, and Petřín Hill. Canal boat tours additionally enter the Čertovka — the narrow medieval waterway with the Grand Priory Mill. Longer routes … Read more
Prague Castle from the Water Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) is visible throughout most of a standard Vltava River cruise, dominating the left bank skyline from its position on the Hradčany ridge above Malá Strana. From the river, the full length of the castle complex — approximately 570 metres — is visible in a single panoramic … Read more
Prague by Night: What the River Looks Like After Dark At night, Prague’s riverfront is transformed by floodlighting that illuminates Prague Castle across the full Hradčany ridge, both towers of Charles Bridge and the baroque statues along its parapet, the Dancing House’s glowing glass tower, Petřín Hill and its lookout tower, Vyšehrad fortress, and the … Read more
Jewish Quarter (Josefov) Seen from the River The Jewish Quarter (Josefov) is visible from the Vltava River on the right bank, between Čech Bridge and Charles Bridge. From the river, you see the Art Nouveau apartment facades of Pařížská Street and the surrounding streets — built between 1893 and 1913 on the demolished remains of … Read more
The Devil’s Channel: Prague’s Hidden Waterway The Devil’s Channel (Čertovka) is a 740-metre man-made canal in Prague’s Malá Strana district, built in the 12th century by the Knights of Malta (Knights Hospitaller) to power mills along its course. It separates Kampa Island from the mainland of Malá Strana and is navigable only by small boats … Read more
Dancing House & the Modern Prague Riverfront The Dancing House (Tančící dům), also known as Fred and Ginger, is a deconstructivist building on the right bank of the Vltava River at Rašínovo nábřeží, completed in 1996. It was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in collaboration with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and was commissioned by … Read more
Charles Bridge: History & What to Expect Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is a medieval stone arch bridge spanning the Vltava River in central Prague. Construction began on 9 July 1357 under King Charles IV and was completed in the early 15th century. It served as the only bridge over the Vltava in Prague for nearly … Read more
Bridges of the Vltava: A Complete Guide There are 18 bridges over the Vltava River within Prague, spanning architectural periods from the 14th-century Gothic of Charles Bridge to the 2014 Troja Bridge. A standard 50–75 minute sightseeing cruise passes 5–6 bridges; longer routes pass up to 8. The most architecturally significant bridges on the standard … Read more
