One of the nicest buildings holding a thermal spring. It is hard to miss. Like all the other…read morethermal springs, this one tells you what the actual water temperature is, in degrees C. Some of the ones I touched felt warmer than the stated temperature. Nice tourist attraction.

This was a cool daytrip from Prague (even though I wasn't into drinking the various hot spring…read morewater spouts). You'll see springs labeled throughout the area and if you bring your own ceramic cup you can taste them. Some springs are warmer than others and some are definitely have more of an iron taste. The stone Mlýnská kolonáda (Mill Colonnade) is the biggest stone colannde and where five springs are located. There are statues and tall Renaissance-style columns throughout. This is also a good area to get spring water if its raining/snowing and you want to stay a dry for a bit. I saw people filling some large containers here. FUN FACT: Carlsbad, CA is a sister city! It is a spa town, lots of places (spas, hotels, fountains) were bring built or rennovated. Other than the springs there's not much to see and the souvenir shops are way overpriced. We also had to pay to use the restroom facilities. Some construction going on and trash could be seen in some of areas under construction which was an eyesore. I enjoyed the fresh air and just walking around this cute, picturesque town. The buildings on the main street are new and were definitely recently built. Karlovy Vary is closer to the mountains so be prepared for the colder weather. There is a lot of interesting history and strong Russian influence further into town as they own a lot of property here. FYI: the Moser factory is a few mins away and if you can get a tour, I would go and see their quality craftmanship and glass products.

Charles Bridge also previously known as a Stone Bridge is almost 700 years old bridge across the…read moreriver Vltava in old town Prague. Used for many centuries as the only bridge in Prague it was also the main road for coronation processions and it decorated with religious statues along the way. Today the bridge is used for pedestrians and is visited mostly by tourists. Even on rainy and snowy day when I visited - it is nothing short of impressive. In particular - the bridge is roughly 35 feet wide - and considering its age it is an amazing fear of engineering.

Cannot avoid this bridge visiting Prague. Beautiful, relaxing and enjoying the air, the view and…read morethe deep history behind this medieval stone arch bridge since 1357 and its 30 Baroque statues. Visit in sunrise and late night for less crowded space and beautiful view.

Oldest working astronomical clock in the world faithfully performed at top of the hour.read more

We enjoyed this our hotel the Iron Gate was quite close. It's amazing all the moving parts and glad…read morewe went multiple times. Definitely something to see and enjoy.

To get a taste of a hill top fortresses minus the crowds at Prague castle, visit this complex which…read moreis anchored by the St Peter and Paul Cathedral which has a must visit ornate cemetery with the most interesting gravestones, the Rotunda St Martina which is a small round church, the impressive Leopold gate entrance, and many areas to walk or enjoy a picnic, all free of charge. You can also purchase tours. We spent about 3 hours here just wandering and enjoying the views.

Vyšehradské sady is the public park surrounding and including the Vyšehrad fortress, free to enter…read moreand walk around. The history of this location dates back to the mid-10th century when it existed as a hill fort, then transforming into several iterations--including a royal castle, a city, then a Baroque fortress--the form of which it maintains today. As for places to visit within the park, the top point of interest is the Bazilika sv. Petra a Pavla (Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul), filled with wall-to-wall Art Nouveau murals as well as Baroque and Gothic art and architectural elements. The cemetery behind the church is crowded with many memorials though beautiful, with a number of famous Czechs buried here. It's free to walk in the cemetery and the church entrance fee is 130 CZK for regular adult entrance, 70 CZK discounted, 250 CZK for families. There are regular masses held in this church. The fortress casemates* are open to visitors, such as Gorlice Hall which is repurposed as a display hall for four of the original statues from the Charles Bridge; Casemates of Podolí are underground corridors that served as air-raid shelters during WWII, and remnants of what used to be a Baroque masonry retrofitted for different purposes throughout the years; Casemates to Redan was completed in the 18th century by the French army and served as an artillery embankment and provides views overlooking the river. Ticket prices vary depending on the specified Casement, regular and discounted prices available. I will mention that not having prior knowledge of these areas prior to visiting the park, it wasn't immediately obvious that these sections were open to visitation. You may need to ask around to the location of these entrances. In the Gothic Cellar are the remains of what used to be part of the palace structures built during the reign of Charles IV, during the second part of the 14th century, then destroyed by Hussite troops in the early 15th century. Used as a small museum displaying Vyšehrad's history and artifacts, this space is currently undergoing renovation and preparations for a new permanent exhibit to open in May 2026. The grounds around the park include paved pathways and raised areas along the walls, there are both disability accessible and non-accessible areas. There are some administrative buildings on the property that have facilities for smaller performances and events. Check their website for more info: https://www.praha-vysehrad.cz/en * a small room in the thickness of the wall of a fortress, with embrasures from which guns or missiles can be fired.

Whimsical moving status of Frank Kafka head on top of the hour. Moving back and forth in random…read moredirections. Just to gaze, take pictures and leave or sitting there and gnawing your minds.

This contemporary interpretation of Franz Kafka's head is tucked away in a local shopping street…read more Look carefully and you will see slices of the head slowly rotate back and forth. Definitely worth seeking out if you are a fan of contemporary art.

We took a guided tour of the castle and it was a fantastic experience. The castle complex is…read moreenormous--about 753,473 square feet--making it the largest ancient castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The complex stretches down to Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana), where you'll find several beautiful chateaux and palaces. One notable example is Wallenstein Palace, which is home to the Czech Senate and includes 26 houses and six gardens. Inside the castle walls, there's so much to explore: a stunning cathedral, multiple museums, the office of the Czech president, the Bohemian Crown Jewels, and much more. The entire complex is incredibly expansive--it can easily take several hours to see everything. If you're visiting Prague, this is definitely a must-see landmark, and taking a guided tour really helps you appreciate the history and scale of the place.

It will be crowded but you must visit the castle complex. Go early and tour the interior areas:…read moreBasil St. George, the Golden Lanes, Cathedral of St Vitus and the Castle Diet hall where court was held. St Vitus and the Old Royal Palace Diet hall were our favorite parts of the interior. The Coat of arms on the ceilings and the interpretive signs explaining how the land rolls were stored are interesting history. Once you are done with the interior, stroll through the gardens and also head south to view the uncrowded streets of the castle complex with 18th century Rococo, Baroque and other buildings including the National Gallery, Tuscan Palace and Archbishop Palace.