Prague Self-guided Tour Guide What is worth buying in Prague?

Prague is a beautiful place. Go to Prague Square. Prague Castle is also a place worth visiting. It is located in the foothills of the Vltava River and has a history of 1,000 years. There are also the Palazzo Vecchio, St. George's Church and St. Vitus Cathedral, which are all worth visiting.

Unforgettable hot chocolate

In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight shines through the linen curtains. Gently pull it open, and the faint sunlight has shone on the cold streets of Prague. It is dazzlingly white, probably because it has just driven away the vast darkness and is slightly tired, but still cannot make people feel its warmth.

On the quiet street, there are almost no pedestrians, only empty trams jingling by occasionally. The whole city was still waking up, and a chill filled my heart.

Early morning in Prague

While it was still early, I came to the table, took out the city map prepared by the hotel for tourists, and started doing today's homework.

Prague consists of the Old Square, the Lesser Town and the Castle District. There are also several characteristic towns around for sightseeing. I plan to walk around the city that day, and then choose one or two towns to visit depending on the situation.

As for whether to stay in this city for one day or several days, I have no idea, but I have to make a decision based on my own travels and feelings about the city. This remained my mantra for the next ten days of travel. )

Prague City Map

After finishing my homework, I felt happy. The helplessness and worry of the previous day have slowly dissipated with the dark night, replaced by a throbbing and excited mood, an attitude that settles down as soon as it comes.

I haven't had breakfast yet. I checked out the local food and found a recommended restaurant, about 100 meters away from me. So, I simply packed up, took my morning homework, and happily went to the restaurant.

The Louvre Café

It is said that Kafka and Einstein often visited a century-old shop. In such a short period of time, I found and came to this restaurant by chance (I didn't miss the small shop right in front of me because I didn't do my homework). It can definitely be regarded as a surprise at the beginning of the trip. In my opinion, that kind of light joy.

I came to the restaurant, found a seat by the window, and looked at the menu I couldn't understand at all. I simply called the waiter and asked him to recommend it to me. Finally, I ordered a cup of hot chocolate and a local dessert.

Delicious breakfast

I have never seen such hot chocolate. I shook the cup slightly from side to side, and the strong cocoa smell hit my nostrils. It seemed that if I didn't drink it immediately, it would soon solidify into solid chocolate.

So, I couldn’t wait to take a sip. The thick liquid melted instantly in my mouth, and the temperature was just right. After passing through my lips and teeth, a small amount of slurry flowed down my throat to my abdomen and heart, completely covering my single-shadow heart. I only felt a stream of hot air flowing from my heart to my whole body.

Food can comfort people and give them happiness.

Simple restaurant interior

While enjoying the food, I looked around the restaurant. It was empty when I arrived and quickly filled up. I looked at the guests at each table and from their expressions I could tell whether they were tourists or locals.

Generally the locals are reading newspapers leisurely and concentrating on eating their breakfast. Tourists, like me, are overwhelmed by the fresh environment around them. Their nowhere-placed eyes will meet each other from time to time and get the information conveyed to each other.

Through the window, I stared at the streets and pedestrians, trying to perceive and imagine. Did a famous person like Kafka who lived in Prague think, ponder, and write leisurely in this or a certain cafe like me now?

Walking in Prague Square

Walking in the alley leading to the Old Square, there are houses with red roofs and yellow walls on both sides. A few simple dark carvings decorate the house, and the spire of a nearby chapel occasionally creeps into view. The neatly paved road of stone bricks leads into the distance. Uniform colors and regular layout make the narrow alley look neat and transparent.

Hanging human statues

In the alleys near the square, there are many open-air cafes and restaurants. Although they are not open yet, you can imagine the business here is booming in the afternoon or evening.

Restaurant near Prague Square

After turning a corner, the road widened. A large group of people stood on one side of the road, looking up at the sky opposite, whispering from time to time. Looking in the direction they admired, it turned out that the buildings they were looking at were Prague City Hall and the famous Astronomical Clock.

This bell tower is not as tall and majestic as imagined. Simple and understated. In the wind and rain, it silently records time and history, and sees the ups and downs of the city. In the cold weather without sunshine, the mottled bell tower is full of vicissitudes of life, giving it a sense of age.

Standing on the astronomical clock.

Further ahead is Prague’s Old Square. Because of the marathon, the square was very lively, with marathon runners on the outside and some sponsor booths in the middle. Pedestrians could only pass between the squares through temporary overpasses. This temporary overpass has become a commanding point in the old square that day.

Old Prague Square

There is a statue of Jan Hus, the pioneer of the religious reform, in the open space of the square. Tyne Church and St. Nicholas Church stand to the north of the statue respectively. The two churches have very different styles, but both have high historical and appreciation value.

Tyne Church

Tyne Church is a Gothic building with two sets of towering Gothic towers. Around the main spire, there are several small spires that seem to be burning fiercely with flames. The top of each spire is also decorated with pure gold round rods, which highlights the thickness and bulkiness of the top of the tower and enhances the visual effect of soaring into the sky. These two dark metal towers, like two huge mountains, enveloped the square, giving people a feeling of depression, coldness, and fear.

St. Nicholas Cathedral

The echoing St. Nicholas Church is completely different. It belongs to Baroque architecture. The white walls are decorated with a small bronze roof, and the surrounding pilasters are decorated with ornate statues. The entire church is exquisite, gentle and beautiful, giving people a pleasant and relaxing feeling. Near it, it seems that Mozart can be heard playing the harpsichord here.

Powder Tower

More than 800 meters east of the old square is the location of the Gunpowder Tower. It was originally one of the 13 gates in Prague and was named after it was used to store gunpowder. Its structure is quite similar to the Astronomical Clock and Tyne Church. The black appearance seems to have been scorched by something, and it lives up to the name "Powder Tower".

The road from the Old Square to the Powder Tower is just a short track for the Prague Marathon. Over the past two years, most of my travels have been for local marathons. This is my first time as a spectator, watching a marathon from the outside.

Prague Marathon

Looking at the athletes passing by me, no matter what their pace is, they are all running forward focused and diligently. I'm thinking that the word "marathon" now has the meaning of "far", and perhaps also gradually increased the meaning of "wide". Imagine what other activity can allow thousands of people to participate and complete the activity goals at the same time?

Love in Prague

In my impression, Prague is a city closely connected with words such as "encounter", "love" and "romance". My relationship with Prague Square can probably be traced back to a movie I watched in college - "Love in Prague".

"Love in Prague" movie stills

I like Theresa, a country girl played by Juliette Binoche in the movie. She is simple, smart, and longs for love. I have always felt that a good girl like Theresa should not like a playboy like Tomens, and Tomens should not deliberately pretend to play tricks to seduce a good girl like Theresa. In my heart, Tomens possessing Teresa is a complete waste of time. I feel that a person like Tomens only deserves to be with Sabona, who is the same kind as him.

As I grow older, I gradually find that it is often difficult to distinguish between "love and affection" and "love and desire", just like the two sides of the same coin.

The law of "birds of a feather flock together" may not always apply to love, and there is no reason to just say a few words about liking someone. The feelings you get and the process you go through in mutual love may be more important than rational considerations such as "whether it's worth it" and "whether it should be".

Of course, the concept of love can especially test a person's character. "Hold your child's hand and grow old together" is of course the ideal and model in love. But I don’t think this means that the existence and significance of “Lu Gan” can be completely denied. “Lu Gan” cannot be equated with “beginning chaos and finally giving up.”

Love is not measured by length. It feels like this thing may be inherently impulsive and reckless. As for what the meaning of emotion is, or what is the principle of emotional restraint, I think it can be discovered through the original intention of combining the two and the subsequent attitude. If it contains "sincerity", "true love" and "cherishing", then it is a positive and high-quality emotion.

Small Square

Yang Hucheng Statue

Maybe it’s because of the noise of the marathon, maybe it’s because of the exaggeration of literature and art, or maybe it’s because I haven’t fully entered into travel yet state. The Prague Square in my eyes is not as romantic, beautiful and sweet as I imagined.

Some things can only be the most beautiful and best if they remain in the mind and fantasy. Just like those colorful bubbles blown out in the square, when you look at the world through it, the world will be colorful and will always burst. When the colors blow away in the wind, and all that is left is the gray and gray world in front of you, the people who really matter will be calmer and stronger.

The beautiful night view of the Old Square

Once upon a time, the wishing fountain in Prague Square captured the hazy romantic fantasies of a generation of boys and girls.

Now, walking through the cobblestone path of the Golden Lane, I accidentally discovered an ancient Renaissance castle; waiting for the sunset in the old town of Charles Bridge, I finally left my heart in Prague.

Old Town Square

It was one of the most important markets for Sino-European trade from the 11th to the 12th century. It was also the place where political events determined the historical destiny of the country. It has a history of 900 years. The surrounding architectural styles vary, including the Gothic Tyne Church and the Baroque St. Nicholas Church.

Time reference is 2 hours

Open all day long

Admission is free.

For transportation, take tram lines 17 and 18 to Starom stsk station; or take subway line A to Starom stsk station; or take bus 207 to Starom stsk station.

In fact, there is no wishing fountain in the square. But there are street performers and playful children everywhere. Here you can immerse yourself in the music and smiles, forget the fatigue of the journey, and laugh to your heart's content.

=[Prague Astronomical Clock]

It is one of the most distinctive ancient buildings in Prague’s Old Town Square and was built in the 16th century. Every hour, the doors and windows on the clock will open automatically, the bell will ring, and 12 icons will appear in the window one by one, bowing to people.

Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge, which connects the Old Town of Prague, the town and Prague Castle, is named after King Charles IV of the Czech Republic. There are thirty statues of saints on the bridge. It is said that touching the stone statue with your heart will bring happiness to the person throughout his life.

The time reference is 2 hours

Open all day long

Tickets are free, and climbing the tower costs 15-30 kronor.

For transportation, take tram No. 12/20/22 to malostransknm station; or tram No. 17/18 to Karlovy lzn station; or subway line A to Starom stsk station.

This has become a showcase of Prague art, where visitors can watch handicraft creation performances and purchase many works of art.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is located in the hilly area of ??the Vltava River in the Czech Republic. It is the largest ancient castle in the world. It is the seat of Prague's royal family. After several expansions over the centuries, it not only retains many magnificent buildings and historical monuments, but is still the residence of the Czech president.

Time reference is 3 hours

Opening hours in summer (April-October) 9:00-18:00

Winter 9:00-16:00 ( November-March)

[Tickets] Pass

9 attractions: 350 CZK, tickets for students under 26 years old: 175 CZK

4 attractions: 250 Krona, tickets for students under 26 years old: 125 Krona

Transportation: Take metro line A at Malostransk station, or take tram No. 22 and get off at Praskhrad station or Pohoelec station.

St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral, located within Prague Castle, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and contains the tombs of many Bohemian kings. It is the largest and most important church in the Czech Republic. The cathedral is the place where the emperor held his coronation ceremony and is known as an "architectural treasure".

Time reference: 2 hours

[Opening hours]

9:00-18:00 (Monday to Saturday from March to October)

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2:00-18:00 (Sunday from March to October)

9:00-16:00 (Monday to Saturday from November to February)

2:00-16:00 (Sundays from November to February)

Admission is free.

Transportation: Take tram No. 12/20/22, get off at malostransknmST station, and walk 400 meters northwest.

A few of the highlights of a visit to the Cathedral of Santa Vita include the 20th-century stained glass windows, the tomb of St. John, and the chapel of St. Wenceslas.

Golden Lane

Golden Lane is located between St. George's Church and the Toy Museum. Like a small house in a fairy tale, it is the most poetic street in Prague. Originally, Golden Lane was the residence of servants and craftsmen. Later, it got its name because there were many alchemists working for the king.

Time reference is 2 hours

Open all day long

Admission is free.

For transportation, take Metro Line A, get off at Malostransk Station, and just walk.

Dancing House

This dance house was built in 1996 and was inspired by the American tap dancing stars Fred and Ginger in the 1930s and 1940s. It has now become a tourist landmark in Prague.

Time reference is 1 hour

Open all day long

Admission is free.

For transportation, take tram lines 14, 17, and 21 to jirskovo nm ST station; or Metro B (yellow line) to Karlovo nm ST station; or bus 176 to jirskovo nms T station.

There is one place that only we know, and that is Prague.

If you have not yet set foot in Prague, you will be haunted by it; if you have witnessed its heyday, then you will not be able to stop missing it and even want to embark on a journey to see it again

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Wander along the Charles Bridge, explore Prague Castle, listen to a street concert and enjoy your free time.