The Prague Adventure

Prague; the city so beautiful that it was spared by Hitler… or so they say! The ‘Golden City’ has a long and vibrant history of entertaining and amazing its guests with beautiful buildings, ancient history and a romantic charm that’s second to none. Luckily for us it remained relatively unharmed during the two World Wars, so we can witness all the beauty ourselves. There’s so much to do in the city, so continue reading for the Prague highlights.

Wencelas Square

We started our trip at the Wenceslas Square, the commercial and administrative center of the city and the site of important social and historical events. The square was created during the founding of the New Town by Charles IV in 1348. Today the square is dominated by the National Museum.

Old Town Square

The most touristy area of Prague is the Old Town Square. But even if you don’t like crowded places, a trip to Prague isn’t complete without seeing it. The Old Town Square has been the main part of the city since the 14th century. The square features various architectural styles including the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn, which has been the main church since the 14th century. On top of the Old Tower you have some epic views onto historic Prague.

The Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located in the Old Town Hall. It’s the world’s third oldest clock of its kind, and the only working one.

Charles Bridge

From Old Town Square it’s about a ten-minute walk to Charles Bridge. This beautiful bridge over the River Vltava connects the Old Town and Mala Strana. It offers some stunning views upon the city. They’re also many street artists, performing or painting, which is very interesting to see.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle was founded in 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty. It then became the seat of Czech rulers and later on presidents. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest castle complex in the world. The must-see landmark is the St. Vitus Cathedral, the most important church in the Chezch Republic History. It was founded in the 14th century.

The panoramic view from Prague Castle is amazing!

Joesefov

The historic Jewish Quarter, Josefov, is one of the most important places in Prague. Hitler decided to preserve the Jewish Quarter, because he wanted to make a museum of the extinct race upon that location. Today, the museums, synagogues and historic graveyard, honor the history of what was one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe.

One of the most interesting sculptures in the Jewish quarter, is the Franz Kafka Statue, made by Jaroslav Rona. The statue is based on one of Kafka’s short stories “Description of a Struggle.” Kafka wrote of a young man riding on another man’s shoulders through the streets of Prague.

Prague Zoo

If you have some time left, a visit to the Prague Zoo is a lot of fun! It’s located near the Trója Chateau, which is a little bit outside of the historic center, but public transportation takes you there in less than 10 minutes.

Prague is a fairytale-like location come to live. I was there for 4 days and that was a little bit too long, 3 days really is enough to properly experience the city. The Old Town Square and Charles Bridge are very crowded and busy, so it’s nice to walk away from the main squares and explore the peace en beauty in the little streets surrounding the touristic areas.

Practical information Prague

The Airport Express trains take you in 35 minutes from Václav Havel Airport to the main train station in the city centre
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)