Stroll over the Charles Bridge

The medieval Charles Bridge, or Karlův most in Czech, is one of the most well-known sights in Prague. The bridge connects the old town with the beautiful Malá Strana neighbourhood. Spread over its 516 meters you will walk into several street musicians and artists, and the bridge counts 30 statues. Its popularity of course also has as a consequence that it is often very busy. But don’t let it scare you, take your time, and indulge in Czech life. Fun fact: the very first stone of the bridge was laid in 1357, on 9^th of July, at 5:31. That time, date and year can be seen as a numerological palindrome 135797531 (and is the exact same if you turn it around).

Drink a cocktail at the secret bar ‘Anonymous’

One of my favourite things to do during city trips is finding hidden cocktail bars. Anonymous bar is one of them. It even is the bar where my love for secret bars began. The theme and the name of the bar is based on the eponymous hackers collective, and the cocktails are fully in style and very creative as well. You can easily find the bar on Google Maps, but it becomes a bit more difficult when in the city. After you arrived at the given address, you will have to go through a big door which looks private. You end up in a small courtyard where you will have to follow the path towards the entrance. Compared to other bars in Prague Anonymous is particularly expensive, but the experience is worth it!

Enjoy a Trdelnik on the Old Town Square

A trdelnik. You can hardly ignore it during your visit to Prague. A trdelnik is a spit cake made from rolled dough which is wrapped around a stick. Thereafter it is dipped into a sugar-walnut mix. Despite the fact that the dish originally does not come from the Czech Republic, but from Slovakia, the name ‘trdelnik’ is Czech. You that is why you can basically get it everywhere. Take one as a snack or lunch, and enjoy the beautiful Old Town Square.

Wander around the old Jewish quarter Josevof

The former Jewish quarter, named Josefov, is often considered to be the most beautiful quarter of Prague. Besides the most expensive shopping street of Prague, Pařížská, being located in Josefov, you will also find many other important places like the Jewish Museum, several Synagogues, the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world, and the birth house of Frans Kafka here. Whether you are planning on visiting these locations or not, a walk around the quarter is a must do to get to know its interesting, but tragic, history.

Start a fight with the Dancing House

The Dancing House is one of the little modern buildings in Prague. Therefore, it really stands out. This, of course, also has to do with its significant shape, it almost looks like it is dancing. Hence the name. The architecture was inspired by the famous dance duo, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The building now serves as an office for ING bank. Besides being able to visit the roof of the building for a panoramic view, you can also make original fun pictures with it. For example like this picture where it looks like you bend the building with your bare hands. 

Enjoy the view from the Prague Castle

Located on the other side of the river is one of the main sights of Prague, the Prague Castle. The Castle was built in the year 880, and exists out of many different sights and buildings. For example the beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral, which can already be seen from the Charles bridge. Furthermore it has the old royal palace, the golden lane, and several different museums. All of these can be visited. All of these are fun, but not very special. Only the St. Vitus Cathedral is worth a visit. But only if you like visiting churches. There is, however, one thing that absolutely can’t be skipped. And that is enjoying the beautiful view. The castle is located on a hill, which makes it possible to see the entire city.

Watch the astronomic clock strike an hour

Every full hour crowds of tourists get together at the same little spot on the Old Town Square. Left from the Old Town Hall. And all of that to simply stare at the clockwork of the astronomical clock. If it strikes an hour it starts moving. Jesus will appear, together with his apostles, and you will also see a skeleton. I have to warn you, don’t expect too much, then it might disappoint you. But let’s face the truth, even without movement the clock is already stunning! You cannot leave the city of Prague without having watched the astronomic clock strike an hour.

Admire the John Lennon Wall

After having crosses the Charles Bridge, and before visiting the Prague Castle, you should definitely have a quick stop at the John Lennon Wall. This is a long wall which got fully painted with graffiti back in the 80s, inspired by the song texts of Beatles-singer John Lennon. Since then, the original portrait of Lennon disappeared under many layers of paint, and the wall regularly changes drastically. Nowadays the wall is seen as a symbol of global ideals as peace and love. A place to which it is always fun to go back to, as it is completely different every time you see it.

Go to the top of the Old Town Hall

Besides Besides that you should definitely taste a Trdelnik and admire the astronomical clock on the old town square, there is something else you can’t miss. Climbing the tower of the Old Town Hall. There are a lot of good viewpoints in Prague, of which one is the previously mentioned view from the Prague Castle, but this one is definitely one of my favourites. You can climb the tower by stairs or you can take the elevator. We did it by stairs and it was a pretty easy climb. After the climb you get rewarded with a gorgeous view over the equally gorgeous square. You will have the most beautiful view over the Tyn Church across the square. But don’t forget to turn right and look down, then you will see the beautiful little square in the picture.

Walk around Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square is the big square in the heart of the new part of Prague. Quite far from the old centre of the city, and very different to the part where you will probably spend most of your time. Though, also this part of the city, and this square, are worth a visit. If only to see the other, more modern, side of Prague.

BONUS: Try before you die - Try a shot of Absinthe

You will definitely walk into it. A souvenir shop full with little glass bottles filled with a green substance. That is absinthe. A strong (very strong) liquor made from anise. It often contains 50 to 80 percent alcohol. It is sometimes drunk straight, but according to the original ritual sugar and ice cold water should be added. In Prague you have an actual Absinthery. A small bar specialised in different sorts of Absinthe and the original way of drinking. A burning esophagus and fun guaranteed. Absolutely not a must do, but definitely exciting!

Long story short, there is a lot to see and do in Prague. And this list is only a small selection of all activities and sights. But one thing is certain: If you haven’t been there already, you should immediately put Prague on your bucket list! 

Love,

Daphne