Prague It is one of those ideal places to travel and see for a weekend. The capital of the Czech Republic is on the banks of the river Vltava and has around 1,2 million. One of the attractions of this city is undoubtedly its rich architecture, so a large number of places that we will recommend you see and visit will have to do with this artistic expression, which has been strengthened thanks to its important years of history.
If you want to know what to see and do in Prague and which are the most recommended places for a weekend stay, we will tell you below.
The Charles Bridge
This bridge is one of the most characteristic symbols of the city, which makes it an indispensable when visiting Prague. A bridge built in stone and lifted from the XIV century, so its good state of conservation is quite surprising. This bridge is responsible for joining the two central districts of the city, so it could be said that it is the main artery in the heart of Prague.
The charm and beauty of this bridge is made up of its 30 baroque statues, of a considerable height and that give a certain bohemian and old character to the area. The best time both to visit this bridge and to leave it immortalized in one or more of our photographs, without a doubt is the sunset, which is usually orange and ocher on good days.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle is considered the largest fortress in the world, and it is not only worth a visit from the outside for its impressive facade, but it is also quite curious and entertaining to visit for its insides: there are galleries of ancient art, Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus, etc.
This castle was home of kings and emperors and today it is open to the public to be admired. A castle worth seeing, without a doubt.
Astronomical clock
In the old town square, we found this wonderful astronomical clock. More than a simple clock that tells hours, minutes and seconds, it is an authentic work of art that was created at the beginning of the XV century. It has a mechanism formed by three quadrants, of pretty vibrant colors (blue, yellow, gold, etc.) on which you can see the position of the sun and the moon, as well as some figures that represent the 12 apostles and the months of the year. Its four statues on the sides symbolize the capital sins and are activated by giving every hour on the hour.
Un great work of engineering that you can only see in Prague.
Mala Strana
Malá Strana or "Small neighborhood" it is anything but small. Strolling through its streets is to discover places that have been visited by many people of different cultures and traditions. One of the attractions of this place is the Church of San Nicolás, a baroque building full of beautiful sculptures and frescoes. You can also contemplate the great organ that Mozart he played during his stay in the city.
Only in this neighborhood will you stay a couple of hours, at least.
Dancing House
Czech-Croatian Vlado Milunic and American superstar Frank Gehry created this great modern artwork (between 1992 and 1996). It is especially striking and does not go unnoticed because totally and drastically breaks with the sobriety and the baroque of the classical architecture around in the area, so it won't take long to find it.
A different art construction that deserves your visit.
Stare Mesto
This is the "Old City", ancient neighborhood that throughout history has seen travelers from all over the world strolling through its streets. It is like a kind of labyrinth in which we can find small and hidden streets, alleys with churches and squares (where we find the astronomical clock), etc.
The Old Town must be among the 10 things to see and do in Prague without a doubt since it is the essence of the capital.
If your stay is going to be two or three days, you will be able to see the best of Prague but in a fast but intense way, since almost everything interesting is more or less located in the same point of the city. It is a perfect city to see on a weekend.
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