Attractions:

• Charles Bridge: Spanning the Vltava River, construction of Prague’s most iconic bridge began in the 14th century. It is a structure you cannot miss! There are two commanding Gothic towers standing at each end, as well as dozens of traditional gas lamps and 30 Baroque statues of patron saints lining the way. In fact, it is the only gas-lit bridge in the world! For gorgeous views and an unforgettable experience, look no further!

• Old Town Square: This world-renowned square is home to many of the city’s finest architectural wonders! Old Town Hall features the famous Astronomical Clock, which is the oldest operating clock of its kind in the world dating back to 1410. You can also find two charming churches here in Týn Church and St. Nicholas Church. Týn Church is easily recognizable for its sky-scraping spires, while St. Nicholas Church for its ornate, Baroque style. Keep an eye out for the Jan Hus Monument as well, commemorating the famous Czech nationalist and reformer.

• Lennon Wall: Did you even visit Prague if you do not have an artsy picture posing against this? Much more than just a photo op, this unique wall is symbolic of the peaceful, anti-war sentiments of Czechia’s disgruntled youth that followed the murder of John Lennon in 1980. It served as an outlet for artists to voice their societally-censored views of the Communist regime, Cold War, etc. Covered in graffiti and colorful artwork, this is a must-see!

• Powder Tower: This medieval Gothic structure is one of the original 13 city gates and separates the Old Town from New Town. For 190 CZK (€8), visitors can enter daily from 10:00am-8:00pm; from April-September, the tower closes at 10:00pm.

• Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral: Dating back to the 9th century, with over 1,000 years of history, this is the largest medieval castle complex of its kind in the world and the official residence of Czechia’s president! It is open daily from 6:00am-10:00pm and costs 265 CZK (€10) to enter. Climbing up St. Vitus for a stunning view of the city is an additional 150 CZK (€6) - very worth it! Private tours cost an additional 100 CZK (€4)/hour.

• Glass Blowing: Czechs have a long tradition of making glass and this experience allows you to try for yourself! You’ll be instructed by a master glass blower and walked through the process that is still used to this day. Classes start at 1,000 CZK (€42/person) and go up from there based on what you’d like to make. Please note that the glass needs 24 hours to cool so you’d need to make sure you don’t do this on your last day!

• Letná Park: Open 24/7, this huge city park is always packed with people playing Frisbee or jogging around the 1.5-mile loop. It is also a great spot for a summer beer at either Letná Beer Garden or Stalin! Letná offers a lovely view in a green, tranquil environment, while Stalin is a hip spot well-liked by skateboarders and young people. Stalin gets its name from being the former location of the world’s largest Stalin statue from 1955-1962.

• Beer: There are plenty of indoor places to drink in Prague as well, not to worry! Here are a few of my favorite spots:

  • The PUB Praha 1: If you are looking for quantity and to drink in excess, look no further! The PUB has 10 self-service taps of Pilsner Urquell and a summer terrace.

  • Prague Beer Museum: Plenty of different Czech micro-brews are served here and they have 30 beers on tap!

  • Pivovarský Klub: Craving a beer flight? This is your place, considering they have over 200 different beers!

  • Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: For those hoping to party and meet fellow travelers, this is your golden ticket. This pub crawl costs 600 CZK (€25) and starts nightly at 8:00PM. The price includes 2 hours of unlimited beer, wine, vodka shooters, absinthe, and rum. At this first bar, you can also play beer pong, flip cup, giant drunk Jenga, and more! Over the course of the night, you will visit three different bars and clubs. Yes, I think you will find a way to have some fun!

• Dancing House: Built in 1992, this uniquely-designed hotel stands on the former site of a house destroyed in the 1945 U.S. bombing of Prague. Non-guests can grab a drink at the hotel’s gorgeous rooftop bar (Glass Bar), which overlooks the river!

• Tower Vistas: There are two separate towers you can climb for phenomenal views of the city. Petřín Lookout Tower, also known as Prague’s “Eiffel Tower”, stands at 64m tall and is a 1-hour walk from the city center. It is open year-round, but from April-September, entrance hours are 10:00am-10:00pm; tickets cost 220 CZK (€9). Žižkov Television Tower is much taller (216m) and just a 20-minute walk from the city center. It is open daily from 9:00am-12:00am and costs 300 CZK (€13) to enter. You may even see some unexpected objects climbing this tower!

• SANDEMANs Free Walking Tour: Tip-based tours are a great way to see all of Europe’s best travel destinations - and Prague is no exception! This tour is 3 hours in length and picks up every morning at Old Town Square. Book your spot here!

• Other attractions include: Vyšehrad Fortress, Stromovka Park, Sex Machines Museum, St. George’s Basilica, Národní Museum, and Karlštejn Castle.