Late Gothic Landmark with Limited Hours…read more Peter Parler and Matthias of Arras designed and built this 14th century spired cathedral. It is so interesting how the "face" has been changed with the addition of a building directly in front of the church entry. Climb the Old Town Hall Towers for a better view. Note: There are limited hours for entry. Check the schedule, we were lucky to enter 5 minutes before they closed midday.

Church of Our Lady before Týn is the name of the ridiculously gorgeous Gothic church that stands in…read morePrague's Old Town Square. You've seen pictures before. Despite visiting years ago, it took living here for a month for me to learn its name or explore inside. It wasn't until one of my new friends invited me along for a classical music performance that I became acquainted with it. I heard that it's a rarity to be able to attend a concert in the church, but I also heard the opposite, so I'm not actually sure. Either way, if you have the extra funds and want to experience some local, albeit touristy, culture, be sure to book through Via Musica. The ticket cost me around $38 (935 crowns...NOT cheap!!) but I think it was worth it for a one-time visit. I spent most of the 65-minute concert mesmerized by the church itself. Faces everywhere. Gold everywhere. Intricate designs. Unreal beauty. It was such an amazing experience! It was also cold. Keep in mind it's a very old church. Even though it's indoors, it's not like they have central heating so you'll still feel the elements. Dress appropriately! And be sure to arrive early for a good seat. If you're visiting Prague, don't miss a trip inside this church. Classical concert or not!

This Gothic tower built in the 15th century is very impressive and garnered it's name from the time…read moreit was used to store gunpowder.

Powder Tower is a gorgeous gothic tower in Old Town that is open to the public to go up…read more I didn't go up, but I did enjoy admiring it and taking photos of the building.

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

This magnificent clock is not just a timekeeper but also an impressive work of art that tells a…read morestory about the history of Prague and its people..Many call this one of the most over-hyped attractions in Europe, but I did find some interesting points after listening to our tour guide. The Astronomical Clock was built in the 15th century and is the oldest working clock of its kind in the world. It consists of three main components: the astronomical dial, the calendar dial, and the figurines. The astronomical dial displays the position of the sun, the moon, and the stars, as well as the time of day. The calendar dial shows the current date, zodiac signs, and saints' days. Finally, the figurines perform every hour, with the twelve apostles appearing in a procession. The clock face displays four different times, some recognizable and others ancient. Beginning on the outer edge of the dial, in deep blue, is Bohemian (or Old Czech) time shown in the Gothic numbers. The day consists of 24 hours and starts from the sunset (rather than midnight, as we'd use today). Bohemian time was utilized by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, and is pointed by the golden hand. Next is Central European Time (CET) Zone, two sets of 12 hours shown in Roman numerals inside the Bohemian time numbers. CET is also indicated by the golden Sun hand. Third is Babylonian (or Arabian) time, the oldest time displayed on the astronomical dial. Babylonian time, displayed in black Arabic numerals, separates the time between sunrise and sunset; that's why there are only 12 hours. Finally, there's star time, or sidereal time. Sidereal uses the time it takes Earth to rotate once on its axis and return facing a distant star. Its time is 23 hours and 56 minutes, four minutes shorter than a solar day. A solar day is defined by when the Sun is overhead at noon, which must account for the Earth tracking one degree, or day, along its orbit around the Sun and hence is longer. Follow the little golden star among the Roman numerals for sidereal time. Now you are prepared to tell time via the stars or even back in the Middle Ages. Fun piece of workmanship.

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.

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.

Stopped by for a quick breakfast and coffee before starting our day in the city. Yes, it's a…read morebeautiful place, although not as gorgeous as New York Palace in Budapest. The food is good. I got the mini pancake with the berry jam and a cappuccino. The jam on the pancake was tangy and sour and sweet, which elevated the dish. The server that served us was good, but we went around 8:30, and there were only 4 other customers sitting down. We didn't see a server at first or a hostess, so we tried to ask someone that's behind the entrance making coffee if we can just sit down. Let me tell you that she was so rude, as in she didn't even acknowledge our existence and totally stared and turned her head away. For an establishment in the middle of a tourist center open during breakfast hour, maybe have a cup or two of coffee so you don't become so rude. A few days in Prague, and by far, this was the rudest encounter. Everywhere else, they were super nice.

The Art Nouveau Municipal House is a must visit to view the architecture. They also offer classical…read moreconcerts in the evenings. It is right next to the Powder Tower so an easy stop on your old town walking tour.

This is an interesting artwork and implores you to think about what it might mean. At the time we…read moresaw it, there were several cruise ship tour groups, so we waited about 10 minutes to get a clear shot. Check it out in the morning or late afternoon.

Iconic sculpture of the famous writer, located in the Jewish quarter…read more His writings were published by a friend after Kafka's death and they became world famous. So many people have held onto the front of Kafka's shoes that they have become shiny, this is a popular tourist activity, supposedly bringing good luck and return to the city in the future. But take a look at the cobbles under the base of the statue and in amongst the red cobbles are many black ones which make the shape of a "gigantic insect" which is a reference to the opening line of Kafka's short story called The Metamorphosis.

You really do earn your views, walking up to this monument…read more I have to put a disclaimer out there, though - we made the mistake of trying to visit Vitkov without checking their site. I had us allotting time to this monument on a different day in the week, but we needed to make adjustments on the fly, which led to us making the long hike up the hill and many steps only to find...the museum was closed. Yeah...that blew. But - the views! The WIND! It was super windy the day we went. It was also a beautiful sunny day. There were a few people that were hanging out in the sun, or taking pictures of the fantastic vistas, and even - crazily enough! - running up and down the steps. We were surprised by how devoid of people it was, but once we found out that the museum was closed, it made a ton of sense. The monument is HUGE. There just aren't any words to describe how freaking big this thing is. My husband spent a good few minutes staring, wondering aloud how they got something so large up so high. It's incredibly impressive, and I'm sad that we weren't able to visit the museum to learn more about the history of the place. We actually walked the whole way up and down. I'm sure there are trams and/or buses that can get you there faster, but we didn't feel comfortable with public transit at that point, and thought the walk would be nice. We were right, but it's tough. Definitely worth the time and effort, though. Even with the wind and the many steps, I'd go back (when it's open) to visit.

Instantly recognizable from afar... this is no small hill... It stretches and it looms... from it,…read moreone can see loads of landmarks, including Černý's weird baby TV tower. But I digress... This kicked us into gear..... located in Zizkov (Praha 3), we walked from our garsonka and through the tunnel that leads up on a trial to climb the very visible hill which has at its top, the Hussite leader Jan Zízka (not to be confused with Jan Hus), and then OVER the top of it into Karlin, Praha 8. In fact, all of the Praha 3 quarter is named after this dude who courageously fought a historic battle, pushing back the Crusaders. It was a very cold day and the hike took a good few hours.....most memorial was the large equestrian statue by Bohumil Kafka was erected in 1950. Too, there is a large mass of marble and granite overlooking the city. Super interesting; glad I did it. Lots of locals to say "Dobry den" to.

Piss - is an outdoor 2004 sculpture and fountain by Czech artist David Černý, installed outside the…read moreFranz Kafka Museum in the Lesser Town. The fountain's basin is made of bronze and shaped like the Czech Republic. Standing in the fountain, opposite one another, are mechanical statues of men, standing 210 centimetres (6 ft 11 in) tall with bronze penises, urinating. One of them in what seems to be urinating the Prague area, the other other one doing the same in Brno (the second largest city in Czechia). Visitors to the area used to be able to command the men to write messages into the water via SMS....not sure if that is still the case.

Unique... The fountain's basin is shaped like the Czech Republic. The two statues of men are…read moreurinating. It's by Czech artist David Černý. He has several other statues around the city.

Highly recommend spending at least 2-3 hours at this park. Minimal tourists, mostly families and…read morelocals, with the exception of near the Metronome which did have a lot of tourists. Walk across the Stefanikuv bridge that head up the hill. If you take a left, you can head to the coffee house, Cafe Expo for an excellent latte and nice view of the Vltava river and the hydro plant. Then head SW to walk along the grounds where there are flower displays, and interesting mosaic encrusted ventilator stack, a few sculptures, a pond with an interesting pipe sculpture. Stop at the metronome, then the Hanau Pavilion which is built of iron and very unique. All along there are nice views of the River. There is a large children's play area, several places to eat, drink or have an ice cream.

This city park is gorgeous during the fall, and offers wonderful views of the city year round…read more You'll have a fair climb up to the park from street along the river, but you can use stairs ir a very long ramp. The park has many fields, walkways, and benches. There's also a skating park area and a pond. It's a perfect place for a date, walking dogs, playing with your kids, or spending some time alone.