What to see in Prague: a guide for lazy and active tourists. What else to see in Prague

Hello! I am starting a series of stories about a city that many dream of visiting, a city with a rich history, amazing architecture and inexplicable attractive energy... Many people ask themselves: « What to see in Prague in a week? The term is not long to see all the sights and enjoy the atmosphere of the Czech capital - even a month is not enough. Prague was the first European city of many who took in their tender arms and did not want to let go.

Recently, on one of the forums, I read the statement of a tourist: “Do not waste time! There is nothing to do in Prague for a whole week, 3 days is enough…”

I felt sorry for a foreign country, for a foreign city, for the grace and artistry that Prague so generously shares. This Czech beauty can fall in love with herself in a matter of minutes, can disappoint in a short time, but hardly leave her indifferent.

Air tickets to Prague, visas, hotel and transfer were booked and arranged for us by the agency. All our time, for eight days (I don’t count the eighth, it was divided into arrival and departure), we disposed of on our own, without imposed excursions and groups.

We bought a trip to Prague for a week at a travel agency for 420 euros / person. The price included: airfare, transfer, accommodation in a 3 * hotel with breakfast, insurance, visa and two sightseeing tours (we used only one). Travel date is August 11, 2013.

In this article, I will short review all the places we visited during the week in Prague and beyond.

Since we have already visited many European countries, experience suggested that a trip to the Czech Republic should be prepared in advance and with a serious approach. Well, what is a week to get to know one of the most beautiful capitals Europe - too little!

Thanks to the reviews of experienced tourists, I spent more than one day on a virtual acquaintance with the country and Prague in particular. I chose those places that were of interest to our family, studied the prices for excursions, travel in public transport and meals, exchange rates. I got acquainted with Czech national dishes and mass useful information. The only thing left to do was to test everything on my own experience. Taking a couple of our friends as fellow travelers, we set off on an exciting journey!

Week in Prague Day One

During the holidays, the first day is always spent on settling in and unpacking the suitcases. We arrived in Prague at about 6 pm, just in time we were met at the airport by a representative of the travel agency, discussed with us all organizational issues and took us to the minibus. Our hotel Adeba was located in Prague-8.

Hotel Adeba in Prague

The hotel fully corresponded to its category - breakfasts are standard European, rooms are comfortable and clean, the staff is friendly, Russian-speaking. Everything suited us, except for the proximity of the railway to the hotel.

In Prague, hostels, hotels and apartments can be found at affordable prices. However, see for yourself. I made a small selection of different types of accommodation with good ones with ratings above 7.0:

1. Ritchie's Hostel & Hotel Prague (Prague 01)
2. Hostel Boudnik (district Prague 03)
3. Villa Prubezna (Prague 10 district)
4. Budget Apartment (Prague 03 district)
5. Apartment Lucemburská (district Prague 03)
6. Residence Kralovský Vinohrad (district Prague 02)
7. Relax in Historical Prague (District Prague 01)
8. Hotel Kavalir (district Prague 05)
9. Hotel OTAR (Prague 04 district)
10. Apartment Ostrovskeho (district Prague 05)
11. Hotel Wilhelm (district Prague 06)
12. Elen's Hotel Arlington (Prague 09 district)
13. Apartments Belandria (district Prague 06)
14. Apartment Ondra (Prague 10 district)
15. HOTEL ARÉNA (district Prague 09)

Prague hotels here. The best prices from leading travel sites. Guaranteed!

Second day

Old town and boat trip along the Vltava

As I said, our acquaintance with Prague took place on our own route without groups and guides. Every evening we discussed the “plan of attack” with friends and decided for ourselves where to go and what to see.

Evening Prague has a special charm. We had a great time in the Old City.

Day Three

I thought for a long time whether to tell or not about the first excursion of the day, to the city of Kutna Hora, more precisely in Sedlec. I'm still not sure that I'm ready to write about what I saw.

Český Sternberg Castle

I can confidently say that it is amazing! Amazing view natural landscapes and an elevated baroque castle gave an unforgettable day in the Czech Republic, 60 km from Prague.

Day four

Walk around Prague and Petřín Hill

On this day, we decided to stay in Prague and walk along its elegant streets on foot. Thanks to the wonderful weather and eye-pleasing city landscapes, we did not notice how we came to the highest of the seven hills of Prague. Having risen on the funicular, we continued our walk around the territory big park and of course climbed to the observation deck of the Petrin Tower.

If you don’t know what to see in Prague, climb the Petrin Tower and from there choose the object that interests you.

On the way back we went to a chocolate shop and visited. We visited the Lego Museum and the PALLADIUM shopping center.

Day five

It is best to go to the Prague Zoo for the whole day. A huge territory of 60 hectares cannot be bypassed in half a day. I cannot say that I am a lover of animals in captivity. I read a lot of flattering reviews about the Prague Zoo. As a friendly company, we had a great time among the animals roaming freely in the fenced areas. Read my photo report

Day six

Chocolate Museum

Medieval show in the village of Detenice

To visit a medieval show in the Czech Republic was my great desire, even before leaving for Prague. What they were treated to and how it all happened, I will tell in a separate post. Unforgettable, emotional and enchanting performance in the village of Detenice! Plus beer from a local brewery! Our entire company was delighted with the evening. You can read my trip report

Day seven

Wenceslas Square - main square Prague and one of the largest city squares in the world. Impressive size and variety architectural styles, a huge number of hotels, shops and entertainment venues. Life is in full swing here from early morning.

Castle Hluboka nad Vltavou, one of the most beautiful castles Czech Republic. Near the castle there is a large and well-groomed park with paths, arches, and symmetrical flower beds. Wedding ceremonies are often held in the snow-white walls of the castle.

All the details, videos and photos about castle complex in the article

We bought an excursion to Cesky Krumlov in one of the Russian travel agencies in Old Prague. The trip was for the whole day. We first visited the Hluboka nad Vltavou Castle and then went to little Krumlov. A mysterious charming town that has retained its appearance since the 17th century. ancient streets, multi-colored, as if from marzipan houses, numerous workshops and shops.

Day eight

Free day in Prague

After a busy program, we decided to arrange a day off from excursions and trips. The day was sunny and warm. It was the only day we didn't have anything planned. Slowly and with sadness, we enjoyed such familiar streets, houses and cozy cafes. A week in Prague flew by.

It was Saturday, August 17, the city lived in the usual rhythm and we completely plunged into its contrasting life. Who would have thought that a walk would lead us to the epicenter of a large-scale and such an unconventional procession ... The topic of my blog is in no way connected with the “18+” category, but I can’t ignore the annual parade in the center of Prague :).

All of the above is just a small part of what you can see in Prague in a week. Read about everything in detail in the following articles.

Thank you for attention!

Trip to Prague

In this article, we will tell you how to prepare for a trip to Prague on your own: how and where to buy air tickets, choose and book a hotel, what you must see, we will offer ready-made hiking trails and walks around Prague, we will tell you what to try, where to go shopping and many other tips.

An ancient legend says that the Czech princess Libuse, once standing on the banks of the Vltava River, said: “I see a high city, its glory will be lifted up to the stars!” It was on this place that Prague soon grew up - a city that is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. There is really something to see here: ancient castles, picturesque streets, majestic churches, houses of famous citizens ...

But not only amazing architecture and rich story become a reason for a trip to Prague: local beer is considered almost the standard of taste, and the portion sizes that are served National dishes, allow you to divide them into two, or even three people. It seems that guests are always welcome in the capital of the Czech Republic, and that is why you want to come back here again and again.

How to get to Prague

How to get to Prague and where to buy tickets, read our review. In addition to the plane, you can go to Prague by train or bus, as well as by your own car. If you have not yet prepared documents for a trip to the Czech Republic - see.

Choose and book a hotel

Choosing a hotel in Prague is not so easy, because there are hundreds of them. We have prepared for you an article “Where is the best area to stay in Prague”. We recommend that you first decide in which area of ​​the city you want to live, and then book a hotel.

Except traditional hotels Prague has many hostels and apartments where prices are more affordable. On Booking you will find about 2 thousand offers for every taste and budget!

Every time you book hotels on Booking.com through our website, you help us describe another place, create another route or develop another city. Thank you for that!

Flying to Prague for the first time? Read the article "How to get from the airport to the city". Public transport, taxi or rented car - choose what suits you best.

What to see in Prague

The streets of Prague are so beautiful, but so confusing! So they strive to confuse the tourist, tire him, and, in the end, lead him to one of the Prague taverns for a couple of glasses of beer. Czech beer is undeniably great, but just remembering it and the knee of a boar is not exactly what people go to Prague for.

There are even more convenient option preparing for a trip to Prague - use one of the ready-made routes for walking:

mobile connection and Internet in the Czech Republic

Finding a free wireless Internet access point in Prague is easy: they are available in cafes, restaurants, shopping centers and libraries. Those who want to always be in touch should use the services of one of the local telecom operators. For example, for 90 kroons you can buy an O2 SIM card with free SMS and 250 MB of traffic, for 200 kroons you can buy T-mobile or Vodafone cards with included minutes of conversation at favorable rates.

Shopping in Prague

In Prague, as in any city in Europe, there are shops of popular brands (Na Prikope street) and designer boutiques (Parizska street), supermarkets and large shopping centers. However, local brands are of greater interest, selling quality shoes, jewelry and bijouterie, crystal, glass and porcelain products and, of course, national products and drinks. As a souvenir, you can buy beer mugs, puppets and reproductions of works by Alphonse Mucha.

Normal shop hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. weekdays, from 8 to 12 on Saturday, Sunday closed. Large supermarkets are open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. Sale takes place every season: in January, April, July and October.

Czech cuisine

Czech cuisine, simple and hearty, is based on the masterful preparation of meat. different types- from beef, pork and chicken to hare, venison, goose or duck. The most famous dish Veprove koleno- pork knuckle with a side dish of potatoes, stewed cabbage or porridge. Roast goose with red cabbage is considered a delicacy. Worth trying are “drowned” sausages, dumplings made from flour or potato dough with thick sauces, original soups, stews, and, of course, wash down treats with excellent Czech beer.

Tipping in Czech is called spropitné and usually amounts to 5-10% of the bill. Look carefully at the check: if it contains the lines služby, přirážka, přirážka k ceně, then the tip is already included in the bill.

It is important to know:

• Official language - Czech.
• city ​​square- 496 sq. km. The districts that make up Prague today (Stare Mesto, Novoe Mesto, Hradcany, Mala Strana, Vysehrad) used to be separate, independent, competing cities.
• Population- 1.3 million people.
• Visa- Shegen, cost - 35 euros.
• Currency- Czech crown
• Time difference from Moscow:-2 hours in summer, -3 hours in winter.
• Climate mild, winters are moderately cold, summers are warm. The best time to visit is the end of spring and the beginning of autumn.

If there is an ideal city in which it is most convenient to go on a week-long vacation, then this is definitely Prague. About why Prague and how best to spend your vacation in this ancient city will be discussed.

Why Prague?

1. Visa-free regime
2. Comfortable flight program, both from Odessa and from Kyiv, Czech Airlines fly.
3. The season is all year round - in the Czech Republic it is pleasant and interesting to travel both in January and in August.
4. Czech - European country with a Slavic soul: our tourists are comfortable and familiar there.
5. Delicious beer, we understand the cuisine, colorful medieval cities and castles, fortunately, everything is provided for tourists in this country.

And many many others. I offer you my version of spending a week in the capital of the Czech Republic, so that nothing, as they say, is left behind the scenes.

Day 1. Arrival

The day of your arrival in Prague. Do not overload it with excursions. Settle in a hotel, take a map, study your further route properly. Prague has a very conveniently developed urban transport system, which operates according to a schedule calculated every minute. Under than, as day, and at night.

Advice: in advance, still from Ukraine, study road junction from your hotel to the center to the main attractions. A convenient online service here will allow you to plan everything in advance. You just need to enter your hotel address and destination address and the system will calculate the most convenient route using public transport.

Day 2. Old and New city

It's time to get to know the heart of the old city. I advise you to go to information Center, which are many in the city center, and purchase the so-called "Prague card"- a tourist card that entitles you to free admission to a number of museums, observation platforms and gives many discounts on anything. There is an option to purchase such a card with an additional bonus - free travel in public transport. The price of such a card is higher, but it will be fully justified if your hotel is not located in the city center. You can check the rates on this site.

On this day, we invite you to walk around the old city. Stare Mnesto (Stare Mnesto), that is "Old city", this is where Prague started. This is the Old Town Hall with its famous astronomical clock, Charles Bridge, the Powder Tower and the old Royal Road, no less famous all over the world. The Jewish (Josefov) quarter is also located on the territory of the Old Town.

Advice: On both sides of the Charles Bridge, there are bridge towers that offer incredible views of the city. With the "Prague card" you can climb them for free.

Next, keep heading for Nove Misto - New town . Despite its name, this is the historical district of Prague and the most interesting is its heart - Wenceslas Square. It is the center of modern city life with many shops and cafes.

We advise you to finish your first sightseeing day in Prague in the historical beer "At Fleck", which is located at Kemencova 11 in the New City and which is more than five hundred years old.

Day 3. Prague Castle, Mala Strana and Petřín

On this day, we continue our acquaintance with old Prague - and our plan is to visit the Prague Castle, a whole area, which is located on the left bank of the Vltava River. This is another popular tourist area in Prague, the largest medieval castle in the world. You can spend a whole day on its territory. There are many sights gathered here at once: St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Old Royal Palace with a garden and a large number of monasteries.

Advice: download the audio guide of St. Vitus Cathedral from the Internet in advance and save it to your phone and player. It remains only to bring headphones and a full-fledged free tour in your pocket!

Under the Prague Castle is another interesting area - Mala Strana. There are many palaces, residences of the nobility, gardens and parks, lush churches, and it's just nice to take a leisurely walk and take pictures as a keepsake.

At the end of the day, we invite you to climb Pe?trshin hill. This is a small mountain, which is located in the center of the city and to which the city funicular leads, which in itself is a kind of attraction. This place is also called Petrin Gardens and both adults and children will like it here. There is an observation tower here (for tourists tired of the day there is a paid elevator) - an exact small copy of the Eiffel, a mirror labyrinth, an old observatory, endless green gardens and a magnificent panorama of Prague.

Day 4. Visegrad and the island of Kampa

On this day I advise you to visit the area Visegrad, where an unprepared tourist does not always reach. And in vain! This is one of the most romantic and beautiful places in the city. It is so quiet and calm here that you might even think that you are not in Prague. If not for the beautiful views of the red tiled roofs that open from here. Originally Visegrad is ancient fortress and the whole area was named after the castle.

Advice: Dine at the famous restaurant "On the verandas"(Na verand?ch) is a branded establishment at the Staropramen factory. Address N?dra?n? 43/84, Praha 5, metro station And?l. Beer "Staropramen", "Garnet", "Celt" or "Velvet" will not leave anyone indifferent.

The second half of the day can be devoted to walking around the city. For example, Kampa island located near the Charles Bridge. Here is an old water mill, the narrowest street in the Czech Republic “for one person” with a traffic light, beautiful park in the English style with modern statues of the famous Czech sculptor David Cerny and much more.

Advice: instead of dinner, take a boat trip on the Vltava, which depart from the island of Kampa. The cost of the trip includes a buffet dinner.

Day 5. Museums and Zizkov TV Tower

This day can be devoted to visiting interesting museums, of which there are a lot in Prague: the National Museum, museums of toys, chocolate, communism, torture, sex machines, miniatures, music, medicine, Franz Kafka, Alfons Mucha museums, the DOX Center for Contemporary Art and Kampa and etc.

Tip: eat at pub "At Ferdinand's"(Address: Karmelitska 18 - Mala Strana or Opletalova 24, Praha 1). To say that the place is comfortable is to say nothing. The menu is quite varied, the prices are reasonable, there are not many tourists, and the beer is exclusively branded - Ferdinand.

After we advise you to visit another area of ​​the city - Zizkov and climb its main attraction - the Zizkov TV Tower. This is another of the recognizable symbols of Prague. The tower is decorated sculptural composition"Infants" by David Cherny. At a height of 93 meters there is an observation deck, from where another excellent panorama of Prague opens.

Another great writer F.I. Tyutchev spoke about Prague: “ Magical city this Prague! No city has left such a vivid memory in me. Not a single city looks at the visitor with such wonderful, human-smart eyes.

Prague is considered to be one of the most magical cities in the world. You can return to it again and again - and each time it will be revealed from a new side. It will take at least a week to get to know Prague closely - more than for most of the iconic cities in Europe. For this reason, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it right now so that your vacation in the Czech capital is as comfortable, memorable and, if possible, inexpensive as possible.

Of course, the places worth visiting in Prague are:

• Fascinating cathedrals and churches;
• Numerous squares;
• National restaurants;
• Amazing galleries;
• Stunning palaces;
• Majestic government buildings;
• Beautiful gardens and parks.

Plan for 7 days

1st day

Arriving, you need to have at least a rough plan describing what to see in Prague in 7 days. The first day is best to take a leisurely walk around the city.

It is interesting to start your journey from Wenceslas Square, located near the Mezeum metro station. This is the historical and cultural center of Prague, which is connected to many attractions thanks to dozens of courtyards.

Wenceslas Square

Wandering around the square, it is worth stopping by the National Museum - the oldest and largest museum in Prague - it has permanent exhibitions for every taste, which families with children will especially appreciate: archeology, zoology and paleontology will interest visitors of all ages.

National Museum

Continuing your journey down, it is worth taking a stroll through the incredible Nove Mesto and being transported to another era for a while. Churches, monasteries and the Dancing House can captivate any tourist with their extraordinary history and mystery.

dancing House

Stare Mesto will be the crown of the first day of your stay in Prague. The ancient Charles Bridge with incredible sculptures deserves special attention: everyone passing through it must make a wish: if it is good and not material, then it will surely come true.

The Charles Bridge

2nd day

The route of the second day runs through Visegrad - southern region Prague on a hill, famous for its castle, which is associated with many legends. Fans of panoramas and landscapes will definitely like it here - the view of the Prague Vltava and Prague itself is mesmerizing.

Visegrad

Vyšehrad is a place worth visiting for both architecture lovers (the Vyšehrad Cemetery can amaze the imagination) and history buffs, along with lovers of walks in the parks and dreamers of peace and tranquility.

Vysehrad fortress

Here you should also get acquainted with one of the traditional pubs, where some of the best beers in Europe are sold inexpensively and traditional Czech dishes are prepared - dumplings, stewed cabbage and pork knee. Most of these establishments are decorated within their own special atmosphere, authentic to the spirit of the Czech Republic.

3rd day

This day will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with Mala Strana: the Prague Eiffel Tower, St. Nicholas Cathedral, the Hungry Wall - these are far from all the points mandatory attendance. Only here you can feel the history of Prague and realize that you are a part of it. The Mala Strana area is both majestic and very simple, and at the same time relevant. This combination of opposites is the very heart of Prague, which is impossible not to fall in love with.

Petrin Tower

Cathedral of Saint Nicholas

wall of hunger

Prague Castle is located near the Mala Strana region - the political affairs of the Czech Republic are decided here, since it is the residence of the president, which is also considered the largest in the world. Hradcany Square is almost the only one in the Czech Republic that has retained its layout since the Middle Ages. Here you can see a lot of interesting things: the Archbishop's and Martinice's palaces are just a few of the sights.

Prague Castle

Special attention in Prague Castle deserves the Cathedral of St. Vitus - a Gothic building, which is a place of universal pilgrimage. In addition, an unusual attraction is the Golden Lane with its tiny houses, where, according to legend, lived alchemists searching for the philosopher's stone.

4th day

For tourists, three days in Prague pass unnoticed. However, it is best to dedicate the equator of the Prague trip to rest in order for the impressions to fit. The Prague Zoo is a place that should be visited by the whole family - it is rightfully one of the best in the world.

Prague Zoo has 2 levels - moving between them is carried out using funiculars. In fact, this place is essentially a kind of amusement park - there are many cafes, restaurants, as well as entertainment for children. tropical jungle, African deserts, water world- here is an incomplete list of what awaits visitors.

Prague Zoo

At the end of the day, you can go to one of the many parks or gardens, the entrance to which is free of charge, as well as go to Prague's souvenir shops, some of which resemble museums. The most interesting of these picturesque places are the Gingerbread Museum and Mineralia.

mineral

5th day

On this day, it is interesting to return to Stare Mesto and get to know it better in order to understand that there are not only very beautiful streets, but also unusual places to visit. From the very morning it is interesting to go to Czech Museum music, which contains the harpsichord, which was played by the talented Mozart.

Continuing the path, you should definitely see the Powder Gate - the Gothic symbol of Prague, inside which you can find a photo exhibition. The House of Arts - Rudolfinum - is a real palace with art gallery and a concert hall. The House of Artists overlooks Jan Palach Square, a place named after a student who committed suicide in protest against the occupation of the Czech Republic by Soviet troops.

powder gate

Rudolfinum

In order to feel the charm of Prague, you can go as a couple to river trip along the Vltava on a steamboat romantic trip will be remembered for a lifetime. When deciding where to go next, you can choose the Charles Bridge Museum - one of the newest museums in Prague. It not only tells the history of this significant place, but also from time to time they organize thematic exhibitions relating to the history of the country.

6th day

The morning of this day is well suited for unusual tourist transport - an old tram, a ride on which will allow you to enjoy for a small fee sightseeing tour. It will be useful to have a guidebook with you that will tell you about the main points on the route - National theater, Republic Square and Stromovka Park.

vintage tram

Another, more sophisticated (and therefore more expensive) option is to ride in a horse-drawn carriage, which is an open carriage that departs from the Prague City Hall in Stare Mesto.
Then you can find yourself next to the Zizkov TV Tower - almost the only futuristic building in Prague. As a newly minted symbol of this city, it causes a lot of rumors and discussions - it is believed that it was built on the site of a three-hundred-year-old cemetery. In the evening, the tower is lit up in the colors of the Czech flag.

7th day

Visitors most often leave the last day of travel in Prague free in order to visit exactly those places that they did not have time to get to.

If you want something truly special, you should visit the Anděl hotel and see the Kingdom of Railways with your own eyes - the world's largest toy road. The Lego Museum is also a great answer to the question of how to spend time in Prague near the end of your stay: 3 floors and 2500 exhibits will not leave any visitor indifferent.

Kingdom of Railways

In addition, you can pay attention to:

• Theater Ta Fantastica, where movement, music and light reign;
• National Technical Museum - astronomy, photography, transport history and more - more than a million exhibits in total;
• Museum of Miniatures - an exhibition of a Russian artist who has the talent of Lefty from the work of the same name, etc.

National Technical Museum

Prague is a city worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. Even knowing what to see in Prague in 7 days, you can always discover something special in this place. Prague is exactly the city that can charm any person.

This is an ancient fortress with an area of ​​45 hectares with picturesque towers, gardens, palace complex, historical buildings where museums are located. The main attractions are the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Vojtech, as well as Zlata Lane with miniature houses, where, according to legend, alchemists lived.

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On it stands the town hall with the famous astronomical medieval clock, the Tyn Church (one of the symbols of Prague), the Cathedral of St. Nicholas with a crystal chandelier in the shape of a crown. It was presented by the Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

It is 520 meters long and connects the banks of the Vltava River. Hangout place for musicians, artists, souvenir merchants. The bridge is over 600 years old.

The highest hill in Prague with picturesque gardens, a tower that looks like a smaller version of the Eiffel, a mirror labyrinth and an observation deck.

It is 750 meters long and looks like a boulevard. It has a monumental building. National Museum, as well as a monument to St. Wenceslas - the heavenly patron of the Czech Republic.

Historical district of Prague with beautiful houses.

One of the largest in Europe. The zoo has a unique pavilion where the jungle is recreated.

For those who came for a week

Zizkov TV Tower. Its feature is an unusual decoration. Giant cast-iron babies (each weighing 700 kg) made by the sculptor David Cherny are crawling along the tower. The height of the building is 216 meters, inside there is a bar, a restaurant, observation decks and a hotel with a single suite.

How to get there: by metro to Jiřího z Poděbrad station or ground transport before tram stop with the same title.

dancing House. It was built on the site of a building destroyed during the war. The house seems to be clenched into a fist by a giant: according to the architect's idea, this is a metaphor for a dancing couple. among the people unusual building called "Ginger and Fred" (after Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire) and "Drunken House".

Address: Jiráskovo náměstí 1981/6, Praha 2.

To get to the place, use the applications collected at the end of the article.

Located in the building of a former brick factory. In the courtyard of the museum there is a well-known fountain - two bronze pissing men who draw out the words given by visitors with water. The museum is divided into two parts: "Existential Space" and "Imaginary Typography".

Address: Cihelna 2b, Praha 1.

From here, a gorgeous photogenic (especially at sunset) view of the Vltava River and bridges opens up. The park has a 24-meter metronome with a 20-meter barbell. This place used to be a huge monument to Stalin. Nearby you can see hanging old pairs of shoes - a symbol of the need to part with the past without pity.

Address: Letenske sady (Letna Park), Prague 7 - Letna.

The most narrow street - . Its width is 70 centimeters. One person can pass through it: for this, traffic is regulated by special traffic lights. It used to be a fire passage between houses, and "Devil" was the name of the winery located nearby.

The street is located on the island of Kampa (in the "Prague Venice"), where there are many interesting tourist sites. Including the wheel of a 500 year old watermill.

How to get there: walk 150 meters from the Charles Bridge (if you move from the center towards Hradcany, after the bridge you need to turn right).

Which is considered a man-made monument not only to the legendary Beatle, but also to freedom. The wall was painted over many times, but young people painted it again. The place of worship has become a tourist place.

Address: Velkopřevorské náměsti, Prague 1.

Tankodrom Milovice. Located 50 kilometers from Prague. From 1968 to 1991, the headquarters of the Central Group of Forces of the USSR was based here, now it is a giant entertainment complex with tanks, special-purpose trucks and ATVs that you can ride.

Located in the Prague hotel Anděl. This is one of the largest in the world (121 meters long) and detailed models of railway tracks running along the Ustetsky and Karlovy Vary regions. Stations, landscapes, towns are recreated in great detail.

Address: Stroupežnického 3181/23, Anděl, 150 00 Praha 5.

Tour of unusual monuments . You can arrange for yourself walking tour along a self-guided route.

• There is a hanging man on Gusovaya Street (a monument to Sigmund Freud).
• Along the banks of the Vltava, near the Kampa Museum, 34 penguins are marching and there is a six-meter chair.
• There are also many unusual sculptures in the museum itself. In the courtyard, for example, three giant babies are installed - the “brothers” of those that crawl along the Zizkov TV tower.
• Near the Estates Theater stands the "Cloak of Conscience", or "Commander" (dedication to the opera "Don Giovanni" by Mozart).
• In the Futura Gallery there is a monument to sycophancy - two naked five-meter human figures, bent at an angle of 90 degrees.
• On the wall of the Prague theater Na Zábradlí there is a human embryo that begins to glow in the evening (the work of David Cerny).
• In the shopping center "Lucerne" on Vodickova Street there is an unusual statue of the patron saint of the Czech Republic. Saint Wenceslas sits on an overturned horse.
• At the foot of Petrin Hill there is a monument to the victims of communism.

Tour of gastronomic places. In the Czech Republic, you must definitely visit authentic establishments and try national dishes or.

There are such cafes and bars, for example, in the Zizkov and Vinohrady districts.

You need to try the boar knee, dumplings with goulash, duck, drowned people, marinated cheese.

• To the Ferdinada restaurant on Karmelitska 18.
• To the beer-depot Vytopna on Wenceslas Square. Beer is served here on small steam locomotives along rails laid between the tables of visitors.
• Coffee house Kafíčko near the Kafka Museum, where very tasty thick hot chocolate. Address: Mišeňská 67/10, Praha.

For those who want to feel like a local

bike tour. The best way explore non-tourist places of the city - bike (classic or electric). In Prague, there are several cycling routes that pass through the places where locals. You can find out the details.

Slope in Riegrovy Sady from where it opens beautiful view. Prague residents come here for picnics. Be sure to bring a blanket with you.

Cinemas under open sky : Výletní kino Smíchov, located on the Smichovskaya embankment of the Vltava, Žluté lázně beach (movies are shown here on Tuesdays), MeetFactory art space.

On the Vltava with outdoor concert venues and bars, farmers market(it works on Saturdays), where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, cheese and other products. From October to April, a sauna is open on one of the ships moored here.

Here you can find inexpensive rarities from sellers from different countries Europe. The market is open on weekends from 9:00 to 14:00.

Theater "Ta Fantastica". This is a black theater, where they show artistic performances based on the optical effect of a black cabinet. Thanks to this, the objects on the stage “come to life” and become actors along with the actors. The main expressive means here are movement, light, music. You won't need an interpreter.

What not to spend time and money on in Prague

1. Experienced travelers do not recommend specially waiting on the Old Town Square when the clock on the city hall starts to strike. Yes, the sight is curious: the figures begin to move, the trumpeter plays. But it's definitely not worth the time to wait.
2. The same applies to another action - the changing of the guard at Prague Castle. There is nothing special about it.
3. It is quite expensive to visit the Jewish quarter and the cemetery located here. If you are attracted to historical burial places, it is better to visit the Visegrad Fortress, where many famous Czechs are buried.
4. You can save money on walks along the Vltava. They are quite short, they are not cheap, and you can clearly see the river from the banks.
5. It is not recommended to sit in the park in front of the Main Station: according to reviews, this is not the most criminally quiet place in Prague.
6. It is not worth paying money for the entrance to the Golden Lane: in the evening you can walk along it for free. You can also save money on visiting the royal chambers of Prague Castle.
7. Skip the not-so-tasty ham from the skewers in Old Town Square. You will most likely be cut off a large and expensive piece, which you will surely regret.
8. Do not spend time in shopping malls and malls in Prague. You won't find anything special in them.