Prague Highlights
If you play your cards well, three days can be enough time to get a feel for Prague. Try some of our favorites!
EAT
You have to try Czech food; its staples are potato dumplings, schnitzel, cabbage, pork (neck, knee, and sausages), and plums (beef in plum sauce, plum cake, plum pie). We went to a few delicious and authentic places:
U Pinkasù
U Zlatého Tygra
Restaurace Mlejnice
At any of these spots, you can’t go wrong with any kind of meat with a side of dumplings and cabbage. Also try schnizel (breaded meat) or sausages, and of course, wash it down with a Pilsner Urquell.
Kantyna - This cafeteria-style concept is super modern compared to the other restaurants we recommended. You select your meats and sides at a station and they are served right to you. A great way to try a variety of meats!
SmetanaQ Cafe and Bistro - This cute cafe right on the Danube has an amazing brunch, including perfectly cooked eggs, sausage, a waffle and more. And they had alt-milks!
DRINK
Green Devil’s Absinthe Bar - Walk down in to the dark and dingy cave, where baby dolls hang from the ceiling and old chair smell of damp must - you’re truly in the Devil’s lair. This spooky and eclectic place will transport you; definitely try some absinthe here!
Absintherie - Part absinthe bar and part absinthe museum, if you’re up for multiple absinthe spots hit this one second.
U Kunštátu - Traditional Czech beers but also a wide selection of craft brews.
Hemingway Bar - The most original cocktails in Prague served up in a cozy speakeasy bar right on the river. Reservations are required but easy to get.
Anonymous Shrink’s Office - Very cool concept inspired by a lot of familiar characters; I don’t want to give away the schtick but I can promise you an exclusive speakeasy vibe and unique experience!
EXPERIENCE
Charles Bridge - A pedestrian bridge lined with statues, as well as caricature artists and tourists. This medieval stone bridge was built in the 14th century to connect the castle villages with Old Town.
Prague Castle - This complex includes St. Vitus Cathedral, St George’s Basilica, the Palace, and the Golden Lane. Definitely spend a half day here exploring and learning about Bohemian history (and weaponry)!
John Lennon Wall - This graffiti wall is a place where Czech people have been venting their frustrations through art since communism.
Vojanovy Sady Park - Peacocks roam this beautiful park, which was just starting to bloom during our visit. It’s a well tended place with bee hives, roses, and plenty of places to relax.
Park Letná - Park with fantastic views of Prague as well as the 75’ tall Prague Metronome. This viewpoint used to have a statue of Stalin, and the new monument (built in 1991) was meant to symbolize a new era.
Astronomical Clock - There are plenty of clock towers around Europe but not like this one; it was originally built in 1410 and is the only astronomical clock still in operation! Aside from telling the time, it also shows the position of the sun and moon among the stars and has a parade of saints when it tolls.
