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3 days in Prague: what to do

20/12/2021 by Roobens 1 Comment

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It’s been quite some time I haven’t been in Prague. Actually last time was in 2007. I was still a student at the time, we went there for three days, and we basically spent the weekend drinking. Didn’t go back there since then, however once I got in Prague, I realized I still had vivid memories of the city. Just a few hours after getting there, walking down the streets of Prague, places and streets came back to me. I even recognized a club we went to at the time! My 3 days in Prague started out well!

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Rudolfinum, a concert hall. Also hosts exhibitions

First off, I quickly noticed that I’m actually in Eastern Europe. Prices are way lower than in Munich, my purchasing power is a lot better and it’s possible to have a good meal for the equivalent of a few euros. It’s hot outside, a little too hot, but I prefer this to a freezing weather. I went there in May, but here’s a guide if you wanna know when is the best time to visit Czech Republic. Anyway, seated on a bench in the street, I saw an impressive number of beautiful Czech girls parade in front of me. Oh yeah… I’m in Eastern Europe!

And people know how to party here! There’s always activity outside, lots of bars open ’til very late, music… Oh and I almost forgot… I’m getting in a part of the world where the black man can be “exotic”. Little kids keep staring at me in bewilderment and with surprise. But no animosity at all. Let’s see what to do in 3 days in Prague.

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Parizska, “Paris avenue”. Some people call it Prague’s Champs Elysées because of its nice cars and luxury boutiques

Table of Contents

  • Things to do in Prague
    • The Church of our Lady before Tyn
    • The astronomical clock
    • Josefov
    • The John Lennon wall
    • The Prague castle
    • The Petrin lookout Tower
    • The dancing house
  • How to get to Prague
  • How to get around in Prague
  • Where to stay in Prague
  • Best time to visit Prague
  • Prague travel tips
    • Related Posts

Things to do in Prague

The Church of our Lady before Tyn

It’s time to get to know Prague again even though it’s scorching outside. My hostel was ideally located next to the city center. Therefore, I didn’t have to walk for a long time to see the Church of our Lady before Tyn, which is on old town square. Initially the two towers were supposed to be identical but they messed up during the building and one the tower is slightly taller than the other one.

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Church of our lady before tyn

The astronomical clock

Next to the church, still on old town square, is located the very famous astronomical clock. Very popular clock, people bunch up as they approach the clock to take a picture. We need to remember that this clock was built during the 15th century, and it’s still here today. Every hour, there’s a little animation. The skeleton rings the bell and we can see the twelve apostles parade slowly. Nobody wants to miss that!

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Astronomical clock
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In front of the astronomical clock. It was 2:59pm

Josefov

Not far from old town square is Josefov, the Jewish area of the city. In Josefov, you’ll see synagogues (of course!), a Jewish museum and the old Jewish cemetery. It is the largest jewish cemetery in Europe. The cemetery allegedly exists since the 15th century. This explains its popularity, a lot of people were in front of it to get in. FYI, it’s possible to do a Jewish Quarter walking tour. Click here for more info. Here’s a full post if you plan to visit the Jewish site in Prague.

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Old jewish cemetery

The John Lennon wall

I crossed the Vlatva river, taking the famous Charles bridge. Packed with tourists, musicians, street peddlers, selfie sticks… Unlike most people, I didn’t stay there, and I headed to the John Lennon wall. Originally it was a regular wall but since the 1980s, it became a wall filled with graffiti and some lyrics from the Beatles’ songs. It’s more or less a memorial to John Lennon (not the same style as the memorial to Michael Jackson in Munich).

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On the bridge…
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John Lennon wall. Around 30 people were waiting to get a picture…

The Prague castle

I also heard about the Prague castle, and I didn’t remember going there during my last trip in Prague. Time to czech it out! The castle is located in the heights of Prague. Your legs are going to work to climb up there, and there are a lot of stairs (good way to stay in shape!). But it’s worth it, because the castle is stunning. FYI, it’s possible to go on a guided tour of the Prague castle. Click here for more info. Right behind the castle is the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral.

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Getting in the castle
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St. vitus cathedral

Behind the castle, you’ll find a street called “Golden Lane“. It’s called Golden Lane because during the 17th century, goldsmiths used to live there. Some people think they’re going to see a street full of gold, houses, etc… That’s definitely not the case! For your information, in theory you have to pay to be able to access this street. In fact, if you go there after 5pm, it’s free. Are you into castles? Here are the best Czech castles!

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Golden Lane

The Petrin lookout Tower

From the castle, we can see far away an imposing tower. It’s the Petrin Lookout Tower, and some people say it’s a replica of the Eiffel Tower. This tower is on a hill too, therefore it looks higher than it actually is. Once I got there, I was told it’s possible to get on top of it, either by foot (150CZK, around 6 euros), or using the elevator (210CZK, around 8 euros). Let’s climb the stairs! On top of the tower, we have a view of Prague.

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Petrin lookout tower
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On top of the tower

The dancing house

Hmmm… I think I saw the most important things in Prague. Oh no… A little further. An uncommon building! The dancing house, which takes this name because it represents a couple dancing. Not bad… Going back home, I took Wenceslas square, a famous avenue in Prague with a lot of shops.

Wanna dig deeper and do more? Check out this list of Prague hidden gems!

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Dancing house
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Wenceslas square

I stopped by a cafe, and I ordered a well-deserved beer. “Ahoj dvie piva prosim!” (“Hello, two beers please!“). A Czech guy taught me this because “when you go to a bar in Czech Republic, you never order just one beer“.He’s not wrong, 50CZK for a beer (2 US dollars)! It would be a shame not to take advantage of such low prices!

I really liked my 3 days in Prague. The cost of living is low, there’s a good vibe, and the Czech beer is great! Talking about beers, I heard there was a few beer spas in Prague. Never did that before. Why not test it out? By the way, if you spend some time in the country, here’s a list of places to visit in Czech Republic!

How to get to Prague

If you’re not too far (Munich, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest…), you can get to Prague by train or by bus. Otherwise click here to check the latest flight prices to get to Prague.

How to get around in Prague

There are many things to see in Prague but surprisingly, you can visit many tourist sites by foot. But still, I suggest you to use public transportation. There are subways and trams going all over the city.

Where to stay in Prague

For those traveling on a budget, the Ping House is a good hostel. Click here to book your stay. For a mid-range hotel, the Golden Star is really good. Click here to book your stay. For a luxury hotel, the Alcron Hotel Prague is your best bet. Click here to book your stay. Otherwise click here to check the hotels available in Prague.

Finally, if you prefer staying in an apartment, click here to check the apartments available on Airbnb.

Best time to visit Prague

There’s no right answer. I already visited Prague summertime and wintertime. Since I don’t really like cold temperatures, I’d suggest you to go between April and September. But read the following article, you’ll realize a visit to Prague in winter has its charm. You can also have a great time if you spend Christmas in Prague.

Prague travel tips

  • Traveling soon? Check out my travel resources page! This list of travel accessories can also be useful!
  • Do not leave home without a travel insurance! Here’s why buy travel insurance!
  • Want a tailor-made trip to Czech Republic? Get a free quote here!
  • Always use a VPN when traveling. I use ExpressVPN and I love it! Here’s why you should use a VPN when traveling.

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