Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of the most beautiful European cities. A historic district on the Vltava river, full of monuments and tourist attractions known as Staré Město, is the heart of Prague. The old town is dominated by the dome of the baroque church of St. Francis of Assisi and two towers of the Church of Our Lady before Tyn. Nearby, in the immediate vicinity of the famous Charles Bridge, there is a museum dedicated to the life and work of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. In the evening it is worth taking a romantic stroll along the river.