Prague
A fairy-tale skyline of spires and a medieval core that survived the 20th century intact. Go early, go shoulder-season — the Old Town rewards anyone who beats the crowds.
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Events & seasons
Signal Festival (light art)
2026-10-15 → 2026-10-18
Four nights of video-mapping and light installations across the historic core — free routes through the city after dark.
Old Town Square Christmas Market
2026-11-28 → 2027-01-06
Trdelník smoke, a giant tree, and the most photogenic market backdrop in Central Europe. Weekday mornings are calmest.
Best months
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Worth your time
Landmarks
Prague Castle
€€The world's largest castle complex — St Vitus Cathedral is the showpiece. Circuit B ticket covers the essentials; go after 15:00 to dodge tour groups.
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Charles Bridge
FreeThe 14th-century bridge is a scrum by 9am — walk it at dawn when the statues have the fog to themselves. Free, always open.
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Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock
€The hourly clock show is 45 seconds of medieval animatronics — watch once, then climb the tower instead; the view is the real show.
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Eat & drink
Letná Beer Garden
€Plastic-cup pilsner under chestnut trees with the best panorama of the Old Town's bridges. Cash only, self-service, unbeatable.
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Lokál Dlouhááá
€Tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell and honest Czech classics at fair prices — the antidote to Old Town tourist menus. Book or come at odd hours.
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Viewpoints
Vyšehrad Fortress
FreePrague's other castle: rampart walks, a cemetery of Czech greats, and river views without the Hradčany crowds. Locals' picnic spot.
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