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.

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.

It is located at the center of the old town…read more It is beautiful inside. I read a little about their history and this place was always the center of this town. Free admission. They told me I could go up the stairs to the top. I just did something similar at the Prague castle and my legs didn't want any more of what seems like a forever climbing up.

How many flights of stairs is it to get to the top? A…read morezillion and then you lost count? This could very well be the stairway to heaven. I don't work out and I'm not at all religious or spiritual, but this one time last year I walked up those zillion flights of stairs at the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, so I figure I'm good on both points for at least a few years. I'll be real, Plzen isn't the prettiest place you're ever going to see. In fact, it's kind of grey, industrial, and worn down, but the city-center with the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew sure makes for a nice view... if you can see beyond the smog. Climbing to the top is no small feat, and certainly not for the claustrophobic, but it's free and if you bring a marking device, you can graffiti the crap out of this historic building. I mean, I didn't and I don't know if officially it's allowed, but about a gajillion people before you did so at this point it probably doesn't matter. I think it enhanced it overall, but I'm into modern art and could be in the minority here. If you're in Plzen, it's redic if you don't check this place out. Plus, there's really not a ton of other sh*t to do in this town soooo... just do yourself the favor. If you're touristing in Plzen this is one of very few thriving things in the community (this in the Pilsner Urquell factory) that you should def check out.

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.

Something you have to visit and have a beer ( or ) nearby, while walking through Pisekread more

Incredibly sad place - Terezin Concentration Camp…read more Lots of depressing history here. Unfathomable suffering. Life changing experience seeing this in person. It's something people should see, so history is not forgotten. The guide was great - giving lots of the history. The museum was just so sad. Lives lost.

Seems strange to write a review of a death camp....A few hours is not enough to take in all that…read moreyou will see here. I implore you, book your tour as early in the day as possible or you will likely need to stay overnight in the nearby village to continue into the next day. It is A LOT. I pray that history like this does not repeat itself. If you are staying in Prague before or after your visit to Terezin, please make sure that you go to the correct bus pickup after you take the metro to the transfer. We had the incorrect platform information from an outdated guidebook and if you do not know the Czech language, it can be difficult to determine which platform to go 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.

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.