Prague is one of the few cities in Europe that was left relatively untouched by World War II, and as a result it has one of the best preserved medieval old towns on the continent. Prague is also a relatively small city in terms of surface area, and this makes it an easy place to get around, even on foot, for sightseeing. The excellent public transit system there, which consists of trams, buses and an underground metro, also helps to make Prague an easy city in which to go sightseeing. Here are the top sights that you should not miss on your trip to Prague.

Prague Castle

Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle has long been the seat of government, both for the Bohemians and for the Czechs. Seated grandly on a hill overlooking the city, the tips of the castle’s spires can be seen from almost any vantage point in Prague.

Lobkowicz Palace

This ornate, 16th century palace is actually a wing of Prague Castle, noted for its lavish banquet hall and manicured lawns, as well as the interior frescoes which, added in the 17th century, depict legendary tales and myths. Today, Lobkowicz Palace is used to host concerts and art exhibitions.

St. Vitus Cathedral

This ornate royal cathedral, which is also located within the confines of Prague Castle, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in Prague. Its high stone walls, vaulted ceilings and plethora of glittering narrow stained glass windows make it a fine example of Gothic architecture.

Old Town Square

Because Prague managed to escape many of the ravages of war, its medieval center is still remarkably well in tact, culminating in Old Town Square. This historic city square features a variety of buildings in various architectural styles, as well as the famed Astronomical Clock that ticks on the south side of the square.

Charles Bridge

This stone bridge crosses the sweeping Vltava River in the center of old Prague. An ancient bridge, construction on the Charles Bridge began in the 1300s and was not finished for another 200 years. During the day, many traders, artisans and typical Bohemian crafters set up stalls and shops along the bridge, which gets crowded with passers-by and shoppers.

Josefov

Josefov is Prague’s former Jewish ghetto, and an ancient one, was probably set up sometime in the 1200s, when the Jewish community in Prague was given the right to administrate itself. The area is incredibly well-preserved, a fact due mostly to the Nazi plan to make the area into a museum of an extinct race after the Holocaust, for which they gathered many Jewish artifacts in Josefov, many of which still remain today. Around 18,000 people were thought to have lived in this area at one time.