30 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN PRAGUE

“Every house, every street, every square in Prague kept screaming nonstop throughout history:“ Don't forget this! Don't forget that! ” So to blows of memories and revenge we forgot about the present life.-Urzidil-

What is prague? The capital of the Czech Republic. True. A city of Eastern Europe. True. But it's not just that: it doesn't matter if they call her The Golden City, The City of One Hundred Towers or Kafka City... what strikes the most when arriving in Prague is its golden one, as if it were located halfway between the real world and the dream world.

We have visited on several occasions and we always leave with the desire to return, and it is that he falls in love at first, second and third sight! We ask you to please: visit it if you have occasion! For now we leave you with these 30 ideas of things to see and do in Prague:

1 / Visit the St. Vitus Cathedral, one of the most famous symbols of Prague: it is the largest Gothic church in the country. It will leave you breathless. If you dare to climb the many steps of the bell tower you will be rewarded with some sublime views (I assure you that the effort is worth it!).

2 / Know what the “Anthropoid Operation” consisted of in the church of St. Cyril and Methodius. This was the place chosen by a group of Czech guerrillas to hide after the deadly attack on one of the most powerful Nazi leaders: Reinhard Heydrich.

3 / Do not miss the Prague Castle, the largest in the world, which within its walls retains much of the wonders of the city, such as the former Royal Palace, the Golden Alley, the Convent and the Basilica of St. George, the Powder Tower, the Tower Blanca, the Black Tower and much more. A curiosity could be to attend the changing of the guard at 12 o'clock.

4 / Learn about Czech words: good morning you say "dobry den", thanks "dekuji vam", how much "Kolik to Stoji"And most importantly ... beer"pivo“!

5 / Cross the famous Bridge of Carlos that links Staré Město (the old city) with Malá Strana (the small city) and admires its statues (and don't miss the street performers either!). Try to do it at dawn, without a doubt the most magical moment.

Charles Bridge in Prague

6 / If you like reading here are some books Maybe you can take your backpack to Prague with you:

• "The adventures of the good soldier Svejk" by Jaroslav Hasek
• "All the beauty of the world" by Jaroslav Seifert
• "The unbearable lightness of being" by Kundera
• "Tales of Malá Strana", by Jan Neruda
• "Magic Prague" by Ripellino
• "The Golem" by Meynrink
• "The spirit of Prague", by Ivan Klima,
• … and as… . Some Kafka!

7 / Get lost in the narrow streets of Staré Město, the old quarter, and sit in a corner of the old town square: there, under the gaze of the town hall, you will see everything!

8 / If you want to buy souvenirs, the best place to do it is in the stores of theHavelska street: much cheaper than others.

9 / It is mandatory to discover the Jewish quarter of Josefov full of history, with its 6 synagogues (Klausen, Alta, Española, Pinkas, Maisel, and Vieja-Nueva), the monastery of Santa Inés and the Jewish cemetery. Without a doubt the most impressive visit of Prague.

10/ Get on a tram Without knowing the destination ... getting carried away is the best way to discover charming places and other tourist places!

Old tram on the streets of Prague

11 / Walk through the Kampa Island, where the liveliest park in the city is located.

12 / Visit the most famous tower in the city: the Powder Tower, so called because in the past it was used as a warehouse for this explosive. You can climb up to have a nice view, that's paying!

13 / If you want to spend an original night and get to know Czech culture better, you can participate in a dinner show. It costs € 49 and includes appetizer (traditional honey liqueur), 4 different dishes, typical dance and singing show, transfer to and from the hotel and open bar of beer, wine and drinks. An experience ... to remember 🙂

14 / One of the most impressive visits is that of the church of Our Lady of Tyn: with its infinite pinnacles does not leave anyone indifferent.

15 / And close, look at the Town Hall Tower: owns the astronomical clock most beautiful in the world.

The astronomical clock of the Town Hall Tower, with the church of Our Lady of Tyn in the background, in the center of Prague

16 / Try the trdelnik, some delicious sweet bread rolls!

17 / Relax in the Vrtba Gardens, super pretty and surrounded by green. If it's a sunny day you can take advantage of it and improvise a picnic.

18 / If you want to discover more about the history of the city and the Czech Republic, don't miss the National Museum (Only the building is worth the visit!). Eye because it is closed for restoration, its opening is expected during 2018.

19 / Visit the john lennon wall in the priory square.

20 / Walk through the colorful Gold Alley (Zlatá Ulička) inside the castle: it is said that the street owes its name to the goldsmiths who worked there, although apparently they were the houses of the archers who defended the castle. Today it is full of souvenir shops and puppets. But there is a surprise: at # 22 you will find the house where Franz Kafka was staying for a while. But was it his hometown? Well, there are different theories about it (Thanks Renata for the contribution).

Gold Alley in Prague

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21 / Visit the Wenceslas Square, now it is full of hotels, shops and tourists but in 1989 here the Velvet Revolution began and the consequent fall of communism.

22 / If you are passionate brewer Prague is your city: you will find good and cheap beer. An essential visit could be that of U-Fleku, the oldest brewery in the city ... here the best beer is the black one! And if you're like Rober, sign up for a beer tour, from 6 in the afternoon they take you to different famous breweries in Prague.

23 / Attend a show at the opera from Prague, it is not as expensive as you can imagine: there are days when tickets are sold from € 5.

24 / Try the most famous Czech dish: the vepřo-knedlo-zelo, roast pork with pasta and cabbage.

25 / The most famous symbol of modern Prague is surely the “Dancing House” from architect Frank Gehry. Receive opinions of all kinds: there are those who love her and who hate her. It seems very beautiful to us!

The Dancing House in Prague

26 / Visit the Strahov Monastery With its huge library.

27 / Go up to mount petrin to enjoy unforgettable views of Prague.

28 / If you are a Baroque fan, don't miss the church of San Nicolas de Malá Strana.

29 / A curious activity is to see some black play: these are shows where the stage and the actors' clothes are totally black. The grace is that they only make you see what they want: so fluorescent lights and artistic lighting are used to capture the viewer's attention. It is not super cheap, but sometimes offers are found, here you can find tickets for less than € 30. It's a unique show in the world: it's worth it!

30 / Take a cruise on the Vltava river, very romantic and one of the cheapest in Europe ... I don't tell you anything and I tell you that! Here you can find from the cheapest (only € 13) to a romantic dinner cruise! 🙂

Cruises on the Vltava River, offer you another perspective of Prague

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