I went in Prague in mid-October 2022, and it is one of the few cities that I really want to return to discover new experiences it has to offer. Prague has an excellent public transport system, one of the most punctual in Europe, but I would still suggest you choose an accommodation that is walking distance to Old Town. As in many other European cities, most of the monuments and museums are located there. However, to see exhibitions or concerts, the use of public transport is necessary.
We arrived in the evening and the hotel was about 30 minutes away by bus from Old Town. The first evening we visited ‘Joystick Arcade Bar‘, a unique experience as we don’t have such place in Tirana. We had fun with various games before ending the evening.
The first day we took it easy, and our first visit was Old Town. We stopped at the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410. The clock not only shows the ‘Old-Bohemian Time’ and the ‘Babylonian Time’, but is the only one in the world that can measure the latter (Prague.eu, 2024). However, it doesn’t look as grandious when you see it up close, compared to the pictures you can find online.
Next stop was St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and most important cathedral in Prague. A perfect example of Gothic architecture, it amazes you with its wonderful details, although, unfortunately, not all of it can be photographed due to the surrounding buildings. Afterwards, we continued our walk through Old Town and crossed over the famous ‘Charles Bridge‘, which dates back to 1357. While crossing the bridge, you can look for the lucky dog on one of the plaques along the bridge. It is said that if you touch it, you will get lucky. Although there is no legend supporting this tradition, it is now a widespread custom among visitors of the city.
During our walk we also visited the ‘Mimina/Bebet’ statues and the ‘King Wenceslas’ statue, riding an upside down horse, located in the ‘Lucerna Palace’. These are works by the Czech artist David Černý, along with ‘Franz Kafka’s Head’, which we were unable to visit this time. The second evening was spent at ‘Na Břehu Rhôny‘, a place that offers selected French wine, where you fill the glasses yourself and keep a record of how much you drank during the evening.
On the second day we went to the ‘DOX‘, a gallery with temporary exhibitions, which had a number of interesting installations and sculptures. Afterwards, we continued to ‘Letna Park’, where we enjoyed the greenery and the beautiful view of Prague from above. There we went to see also the famous Prague Metronome, 23 meters high. On the way back, we visited the statue in honor of Franz Kafka and the ‘Church of Our Lady before Týn‘.
After the walk we decided to try ‘Thrill Park‘, a horror house with a full and very intense experience that lasted about 25 minutes. For those who didn’t have the courage to finish it, they could call out “I’m a chicken” and the staff would come to their rescue. If you are a fan of such experiences, I highly recommend it. This is the second time I try such an experience. The first time was ‘The London Bridge Experience’, but I can say that the one in Prague was more exciting. We ended the evening attending the Carpenter Brut concert, which was the main reason for our visit in Prague. Although the concert hall was small, the atmosphere was excellent.
The last day began with a run in the park near the hotel. You can find parks in any corner of Prague. We then headed back to the Old Town, and this time took a pedal boat ride on the Vltava River. The view that Prague offers is fascinating from any point of view. We spent the rest of the day in the Královská obora Stromovka park, while we rounded off our Prague adventure with the Signal Light Festival, which, in addition to several open shows around the city, offered a variety of exhibitions and light installations for those who had a ticket that costs about 15 Euros. We spent the whole evening exploring the different exhibitions of the light festival.
After three full days in Prague, we returned to Tirana. This has been one of the most fun and interesting experiences I’ve had in Europe. It’s one of those cities that makes you leave still looking back. On the next visit, I would like to explore more of the vibrant nightlife, as well as visit ‘The Head of Franz Kafka’, ‘Dancing House’, ‘Lenon Wall’, ‘Speculum Alchemiae’, and the Franz Kafka museum.
