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!

I took a tour at Nova Radnice - Paternoster Tour and was really glad I was able to grab tickets…read morelast minute. I originally thought you could just walk in and take pictures, but the security guard let me know tickets were required. They were only a few dollars and included a 30-minute guided tour. It looks like they also offer night tours, but I went on a Saturday at 5:00 PM, which worked out perfectly. The tour guide was super informative and walked us through the building while explaining how the paternoster elevator works. I was able to take lots of pictures and videos, which was great because it's such a unique experience. There's nothing like this in the States, so it was really cool to see something so different. Quick and interesting

Yelp Review 2023 #88:…read more What's so exciting about a city hall? Basically nothing. But this particular city hall has the Elevator of Death! Paternoster lifts have injured and killed people including children. It's an elevator operated by chains that don't stop moving. Only 5 countries have paternoster elevators. To hop on and off, you have to time it correctly and make sure you don't have something big/ bulky/ heavy with you that could get you stuck. If you miss your floor, you have to wait until it loops around again. Once you enter the city hall, there's a path on the left and the right. In the middle is a set of doors with stairs to take you to the next floor - don't go through here. You have to go around the back of the building to find the paternoster elevator. Keep in mind, people work here so, get out of the way and keep your voice down. It's not just some tourist attraction. Or else, they'll shut it down for tourists. Would you dare get on the elevator?

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.

Gorgeous and worth the trip to the top to see the entire skyline of Prague. There is an elevator…read morethe can take you all the way up if needed.

The old town hall is one of the mainstays of Prague's old town square…read more The building itself is impressive and made even more famous by the popular astronomical clock just adjacent to the town hall itself. It is arguably the busiest part of the actual town square due to the huge masses of tourists and some locals who are here to snap photos and take pictures of that impressive landmark. There are opportunities to go up the building and get some really gorgeous views of the town square and Prague itself. It's really hard not to appreciate the beautiful architecture and views in this area. Note - town square aside, which features a lot of local kiosks and food - a good deal of shops in this area are pure tourist traps and sell a lot of useless junk, unless you're a fan of cheap shitty t-shirts, bags and magnets. However, there are plenty of gems that you can find and this place isn't far in terms of walking distance from other historic and better shopping areas in the city.

Prague's Old Town and historic main square goes back to the 12th century. It's big and beautiful,…read moreencircled by restaurants, cafes, churches, shops, shops, food stands, and more. The old architecture is amazing, every angle makes for an awesome photo opportunity. Wander the main streets, but venture into the tiny side streets where you'll still find locals and non touristy shops and eateries. It is very touristy overall, but you can find some locals patronizing some of the businesses and restaurants such as Stridacka and U zlateho Tygra, and taking in live shows at the various theaters.

We liked everything we ordered, including the Me Gusta house specialty. The tacos and enchiladas…read morewere also really good. Margaritas aren't exactly traditional margaritas, but delicious nonetheless.