Places nwalgis Wants to Go

A colossal statue of a woman hugging a modern building.

A small monument on the outskirts of Prague, where one of the bloodiest conflicts in the country's history was decided.

A quasi-futuristic roof sits atop a medieval Bohemian monastery damaged during World War II.

A historic and beautiful Art Nouveau chamber in a historic railway station.

Dedicated to the works of the legendary special effects artist.

Local folklore claims that this wall was not built for defense, but to provide labor during a time of famine.

The medieval "Bearded Man" relief still serves as a clever flood warning marker.

A significant example of Czech cubist architecture—a style you won't find anywhere else in the world.

One of the oldest, well-preserved water treatment facilities in all of Europe.

A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.

A half-buried vehicle in Prague's is the latest iteration in a long-running piece by Czech artist David Černý.

A Baroque mansion with ties to legendary magicians and alchemists.

A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.

Tucked away in a Prague park, a statue beloved by romantics honors a poet so nice they buried him twice.

Dedicated to the unsung history of human waste.

This Czech church doubles as something of a permanent fashion exhibition for a statue of the Infant Jesus.

The rusted creatures wait to be discovered in Prague's botanical garden.

Straight out of a nightmare, barcode-faced babies climb up and down Prague's television tower.

A controversial artwork draws attention to the dark history of Prague's "Suicide Bridge."

A massive, abstract lookout tower providing a panoramic view of Prague.

One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.

A former squatter's paradise outside Prague.

A giant interactive periodic table with real samples of the elements.

A surreal statue honoring Prague's favorite literary son.