Prague: spires, bridges and beer
Prague slipped through the 20th century almost untouched, leaving a storybook capital of Gothic spires, baroque palaces and a medieval bridge wrapped in a bend of the Vltava. Add cheap, excellent beer and it’s hard to beat for two or three days.
When to go
May–June and September are best. Summer is crowded; December’s Christmas markets are magical but cold. Spring and autumn hit the sweet spot.
Getting around
The historic core is compact and walkable — cobbled and hilly in places. Trams are charming and efficient and the metro is fast. Skip taxis hailed at tourist spots; use Bolt.
🛏️ Where to stay in Prague
Stay in the Old Town (Staré Město) to be in the heart of it, Malá Strana below the castle for baroque calm, or Vinohrady for a leafy local feel.
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Three perfect days
Day 1 — Old Town & the bridge
The Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square, then cross the Charles Bridge at dawn or dusk (midday is a crush) into Malá Strana.
Day 2 — Castle & views
Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral (go early), the tiny Golden Lane, then down through the gardens for the city’s best spires-and-rooftops view.
Day 3 — Jewish Quarter & beer
The moving synagogues and old cemetery of Josefov, then a traditional beer hall (try U FlekĹŻ) or a riverside park.
🎫 Tours & experiences
A Vltava cruise, a beer-and-tavern tour, a Prague Castle skip-the-line, or a day trip to Kutná Hora’s bone church.
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