A Genuine Prague Travel Guide 3-day

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Let’s discover the beautiful and historical capital of Prague. This Prague Travel Guide 3-day will follow up our own time there.

Introduction Prague Travel Guide

Prague is the capital and largest city in Czech Republic, as well as the 13^th biggest city in the EU. It’s also the historical capital of Bohemia.

It is home to 1.3 million people and stand over 496km². It has been founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras. It was the main residence of several holy Roman Emperor.

It’s a dreamy city for traveller and offers lots of different experience. From strolling around the majestic old street, visiting its stunning castle, eating yummy food or even partying at night. Prague has all you could imagine.

This guide will follow what we did in Prague, but the city has more things to offers if you have more time.

This Prague Travel Guide is based on our experience there but there are for sure others possibilities 🙂

Mapping the Prague Travel Guide

Getting there

The best way to get to Prague is to fly to its airport, 17km from the city. From there you can either ride on an Uber, take a public bus (Airport Express bus) or share an 8-seat van.

Another way could also to get there by car if you are on a road trip!

Moving Around

The best way to move around Prague is by Metro, trams, or buses. If you stay in the touristic area then Metro and Tram will be what you will use most.

When to Visit

The best time to Visit Prague is spring of later summer. When the weather is still warm, and the crown gone. But of course, the city can be visited all year round. We were there in October and we still had an amazing time.

Where to Stay in Prague

What to Eat

The must to try food in Prague are:

Trdelník (chimney cake)
Palačinky (Czech pancakes)
Gingerbread
Pickled cheese

And a couple of other dishes done with meat. But we unfortunately didn’t try them 😊

Things to do in Prague

Charles Bridge

Pass the historical bridge across the Vltava river. Built in the 15^th century, the bridge is 516m long and 10m wide. It is decorated with 30 30 statues and statuaries, most of them baroque style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas

Old town Square

Hang around the historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague. Many monuments and beautiful constructions are located around this area.

Astronomical Clock

While strolling around, do not miss the Hanging Man. First created in 1996, the work known as “Zavěšený muž” (“Man Hanging Out”) is a sculptural statement about intellectualism in the 20th century and Černý’s uncertainty about it.

Hanging Man Out - Sigmund Freud

Lennon Wall

Go see the John Lennon Wall, a historical wall that has since the 1980s been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti, lyrics from Beatles’ songs, and designs relating to local and global causes.

Water Mill with Gremlin

On your way to the Lennon wall do not miss the Water Mill and the beautiful neighbourhood around the wall.

Dancing House

Get some architecture at the Dancing House. Designed in 1992 with some truly original ideas.

The Powder Tower

Walk down the Powder Tower, a gothic tower that was once the original city gate of Prague. It separates the Old Town from the New Town

St. Nicholas' Church

Discover the Church of Saint Nicholas, a Baroque church in the Lesser Town of Prague. It is described as the greatest example of Prague Baroque style.

Church of Our Lady of the Snows

Explore one of the most beautiful church in town at Our Lady of the Snows. The church has one of the highest vaults in Prague and was supposed to be the 2^nd biggest church in town (after St. Vitus Cathedral), but it was not completed.

Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour

Get to learn about a more modern time of the city by rolling on a tour of a Communism and Nuclear Bunker. Lean about this ear and how it was to leave at this time. Plus walk underground to find a original bunker.

Prague Castle

Visit the 9^th century castle of Prague which is now the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia

St. Vitus Cathedral

Wander at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert, a Roman Catholic monument, and the seat of the Archbishop of Prague

Golden Lane & Mala Strava

Hang around the Golden lane, an authentic and beautiful street and area near the Prague Castle.

3-day itinerary in Prague

Day 1:

Walk along the river
Dancing House
Charles Bridge
Lennon Wall
Water Mill with Gremlin

Day 2:

Old town Square
Astronomical Clock
Hanging Map Sigmund Freud
The Powder Tower
Nicholas’ Church
Church of Our Lady of the Snows

Day 3:

Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour
Prague Castle
Vitus Cathedral
Golden Lane

Nezáleží na tom, jak pomalu jdeš, pokud se nezastavíš. – It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

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