First Faculty of Medicine, Prague

Name: First Faculty of Medicine
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

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The First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University is one of five medical faculties of Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Founded in 1348 at the same time as the university itself, it is the oldest medical faculty in Central Europe and the 11th oldest medical institution in the world. Situated in the centre of Prague, the faculty provides education in all fields of general medicine. It is regularly ranked in the top 1% of medical faculties globally. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°4'23"N, 14°25'38"E

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Praha 2 (Nové Město)Prague Czech Republic

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First Faculty of Medicine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Wenceslas Square, Karel IV., Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral.

0.5 miN
Venerable place with historical exhibits
National Museum, Prague
12 min walk • The National Museum in Prague stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Czech Republic. Located at the upper end of Wenceslas Square, this iconic institution, founded in 1818, is the largest museum in the country.
0.5 miN
Square
Wenceslas Square, Prague
12 min walk • Wenceslas Square, a vibrant hub in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, is steeped in history and modern-day culture. This bustling square has been a focal point of public life since the Middle Ages, serving as a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations...
~1570 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
Karel IV., Prague
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Prague, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. Charles the Great, more commonly known as Karel IV, is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich religious and architectural heritage.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Church
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, Prague
13 min walk • The Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral in Nové Město, Prague, the Czech Republic, is the principal Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church.
0.4 miW
Gothic architecture, Monastery
Emmaus Monastery, Prague
12 min walk • The Emmaus Monastery, called Na Slovanech in the Middle Ages, is an abbey established in 1347 in Prague. It was the only Benedictine monastery of the Bohemian kingdom and all Slavic Europe.
0.5 miW
Gothic architecture, Church
St. Wenceslas Church, Prague
13 min walk • St. Wenceslas Church at Zderaz is a Gothic single-nave church in Prague – New Town. It is located at the crossroad of Resslova Street and Dittrichova Street.
0.6 miN
Dancing, Nightlife, Modernist architecture
Lucerna Music Bar, Prague
15 min walk • Lucerna Music Bar is a concert club housed within Lucerna Palace, located inside a pedestrian walkway, or "passage", in architectural terms, that connects Vodičkova and Štěpánská streets near historic Wenceslas Square, in the New Town area of Prague in the Czech Republic.
~1970 ftNW
Square, Park
Charles Square, Prague
10 min walk • Charles Square is a city square in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. At roughly 80,550 m² it is one of the largest squares in the world and was the largest town square of the medieval Europe.
~210 ftNW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Historical place
Antonín Dvořák Museum, Prague
1 min walk • The Antonín Dvořák Museum in Prague is a museum dedicated to the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. It is part of the Czech Museum of Music which in turn is part of the National Museum.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St. Ludmila, Prague
12 min walk • The Church of St. Ludmila is a neo-Gothic Catholic church at Náměstí Míru in Prague's Vinohrady, built on plans of Josef Mocker in 1888–1892. It is named in honor of St. Ludmila of Bohemia. It is a brick-made three-aisle basilica with a transversal nave in the shape of the cross.
0.5 miSW
Burial ground known for the Slavin tomb
Vyšehrad cemetery, Prague
13 min walk • Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, the Vyšehrad Cemetery is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Faculty of Medicine?

Nearby attractions include Antonín Dvořák Museum, Prague (1 min walk), Church of St. Apollinaire, Prague (6 min walk), St. Longin's Rotunda, Prague (7 min walk), St. Stephen's Church, Prague (7 min walk).

How to get to First Faculty of Medicine by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Faculty of Medicine:

Bus

Na Bojišti • Lines: 148 (1 min walk)
Kateřinská • Lines: 148 (3 min walk)

Metro

I. P. Pavlova • Lines: C (5 min walk)
Karlovo náměstí • Lines: B (13 min walk)

Tram

Štěpánská • Lines: 10, 16, 22, 23, 4, 6, 91, 96, 97, 99 (7 min walk)
I. P. Pavlova • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 16, 22, 23, 4, 6, 91, 96, 97, 99 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (18 min walk)
Kotevní • Lines: P5 (22 min walk)

Train

Prague Main Station (21 min walk)
Praha Masarykovo nádraží (27 min walk)