Prague is the capital of Czech republic and one of the best cities of Europe. Founded in the 9th century, it is full of history, culture and civilization. In this post, I will show you the best 20 things to do in Prague.
1. Walk in the city
The City center of Prague looks like a real museum. You will fall in love with the awesome architectures, the colors of the of the buildings and the gray stones streets. Take a good time walking in the small streets of the city.
2. Visit the Prague castle.
Nowadays, it is the presidential palace. Prague Castle was built in the 9th century. It is considered as one of the oldest places in Prague. It was built on a hill on the other side of the river. You can imagine how beautiful is the panorama view from there.
Also, Prague Castle contains a big garden with an awesome view on the city. Don’t forget to take photos from there !
3. Go to the top of St. Vitus cathedral
Inside Prague Palace, you will find an amazing cathedral. This is Saint Vitus Cathedral. Like many others cathedrals in Europe, it has a beautiful architecture inside it. This cathedral gives you an opportunity to see the city from above.
4. Watch the castle guard change
Don’t miss the guards change. You can watch it at 12:00 pm everyday.
5. Admire the astronomical clock of Prague
A medieval astronomical clock built in 1410 in the city center of Prague. It is the oldest astronomical clock still operating and the third oldest one.
6. Watch a freestyle show in the old town square (or take a photo near the panda)
Spend a little time in the old town square. There is always some good shows to watch. Also, don’t forget to take a photo with the huge panda (he is there in the afternoon most of the time)
7. Walk on Charles bridge
Built in 14th century, It’s the oldest the bridge that links the old town of Prague to the other side of the city. It is considered as a symbol of the city.
8. Have a panorama view from Malostranska tower
A tower located at the entrance of Charles bridge, from the Prague castle side.
9. Take a photo at Lennon wall
5 minutes far from Charles bridge, you can find an amazing wall full of colors and graffiti drawings.
10. Visit St. Nicolas church
A spectacular church, just like many other buildings in Prague.
11. Watching the dancing house
This building located by the Vltava river attracts many tourists by Its beautiful and strange design.
12. Doing a tour in Vysehrad
Vysehrad is a hill in the south of Prague. It contains a beautiful park, a church and many monuments. But, the most attracting in Vysehrad is the amazing view that you get on river from a side and on the city from another side.
13. Seeing Powder Gate tower
Powder gate is an old gate of the city. It looks similar to Malonstranska tower.
14. Visiting the Jewish district
A small quarter located between the old town square and the Vltava river. It is the jewish ghetto of the town.
15. Visiting Narodni Muzeum
If you like art, culture and history, go to Narodni Muzeum and learn about Czech civilization.
16. Drinking a beer (or two)
They said : “the beer in Prague is cheaper than water”. I know that many of you guys are going to Prague because of that :P
17. Visiting the communism museum
It is a museum dedicated to describe the episode after the world war II in Czechoslovakia.
18. Playing an escape game
Escape rooms are popular entertainment option for all ages and gender in Prague. If you are traveling in a group and will stay for more than 3 day, i recommend you to try this new experience.
19. Trying a duck dish
Let’s be honest, you are not traveling to Prague to eat italian food ! You can find many czech authentic cuisine in Prague. But i would recommend you to taste czech duck.
20. Eating a Trdelnik cinnamon sweet
It is a czech sweet covered by sugar and cinnamon. They can be filled with chocolate, nutella or ice cream. When you try it, you will eat it everyday. Maybe many times a day ^^
