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Jan 14, 2025 • 8 min read
Prague is full of incredible sights. Such must-see attractions as the Charles Bridge, Castle Hill, National Museum, and Old Town Square await discovery. Thankfully, they are located close enough that you can take in many of Prague's most famous places over the course of a weekend.
Find out how to make the most of the city with this perfect three-day Prague itinerary.
Meander through the courtyards of the expansive Prague Castle, the seat of Czech monarchs for centuries. The site, located high up on the left bank of the Vltava, contains an incredible variety of galleries, museums and historic buildings. Spend your morning exploring key sites such as the St Vitus Cathedral – constructed over a span of 600 years, and not consecrated until 1929, it is a fascinating piece of history to experience. The Old Royal Palace is also a must; one of the complex's oldest structures, it dates back to 1135. Once inside be sure to plant yourself beneath the Gothic vaulted ceiling within the Vladislav Hall. Although constructed between 1493 and 1502, its lines are almost art nouveau in feel. Before taking in the changing of the guard at noon, try to have a gander at the 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace. Inside are the Princely Collections, which include furniture, priceless paintings by Canaletto, Piranesi, Breughel the Elder and Cranach, and musical memorabilia.
Planning tip: Before leaving the castle, grab some goulash or a sandwich for lunch on one of the balconies at Lobkowicz Palace Café. The food is as good as the view.
Make your way down from Prague Castle to Malá Strana via Nerudova street, which will allow you to admire the baroque beauty and huge copper cupola of St Nicholas Church. Inside, Europe's largest fresco – Johann Kracker’s 1770 Apotheosis of St Nicholas – awaits. Kracker's use of trompe l’oeil techniques has enabled his painting to blend almost imperceptibly with the architecture. Next move on to the Wallenstein Garden for a little chill time in its peaceful surroundings. When you eventually decide to leave, take the far side exit and follow the backstreets to Kampa, another of the city's best green spaces. If it's sunny, park yourself with a beverage at Mlýnská Kavárna. If not, perhaps pay homage to cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund and painter František Kupka by visiting the Kampa Museum.
As the sun begins its descent and casts its soft light across the city, find yourself on Charles Bridge to take in the spectacle. To fuel your evening, dine at Augustine, a hotel eatery that is both relaxed and sophisticated. The menu features creative dishes with locally sourced Czech ingredients. Stick in Malá Strana for a post-dinner drink – the area is full of hip bars. A great option is the
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