Prague: Things to Do – Wanderlog (2025)

Aka Wenceslas Square.

In Wenceslas Square, a good point to start at and work your way towards Old Town.

From the web: Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.

At the edge of Old Town Square.

From the web: Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.

Must wander through this beautiful neighbourhood.

One of the main bridges in the city.

Free to enter.

Farmers market with trinkets, souvenirs, produce, and crafts. Outdoors.

Main bridge in the city.

Rotates on the hour, takes 15 min to rotate. Operates starting 8am to…7pm?

"Lesser Town", a very cute area to wander through and explore.

Free! Quite tranquil and quiet despite being right in the city.

Hanging statue in the city.

From the web: This surreal sculpture honoring the great writer Franz Kafka is based upon one of his short stories.

In a different area of town, there are many cafes and boutiques in this renovated neighbourhood.

From the web: Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views.

4 types of tickets - 450czk (~$26) for the "main circuit" ticket that shows you the main things. Grounds open 6am - 10pm, buildings open 9am - 5pm. Can visit the grounds for free.

Open 9-6 Sun-Thurs, 9-5 Fri/Sat.

140czk ($8.10) to get in. We didn't enter, just walked past.

At Prague Castle, you need tickets to enter.

We didn't enter, just walked past.

We did not visit here.

We did not visit here. Apparently the library is beautiful!

From the web: Owned by Prague's Jewish Museum, this Moorish-style place of worship now hosts exhibits & concerts.

From the web: Baroque palace containing the art collection of the Lobkowicz family, including many Old Masters.

From the web: Czech writer Franz Kafka's letters, diaries & photographs are on view, along with 3-D installations.

From the web: Compact gallery dedicated to Czech artist Mucha, with paintings, posters, drawings & lithographs.

From the web: Multimedia displays & artifacts presenting a picture of life under the Communist regime in Prague.

From the web: Grand museum established in 1818 with a range of natural science & history exhibits, plus events.

From the web: Mirrored wooden labyrinth built for the 1891 Prague Exhibition, with a mural of the city in 1648.

Museum of sorts with an old alchemy lab.

From the web: Completed in 1921, this well-known building features restaurants, shops, a theater & music club.

Up on a hill with great views of the city, you can take a funicular to get here.

Large city park with sprawling city views.

From the web: Lively outdoor market, open Wed–Sat, with vendors for fruit, vegetables, flowers & gourmet items.

From the web: Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica.

Free!

A bit outside of the city, but apparently very nice to visit if you have the time.

Near to the Botanical Garden.

Part of the castle complex, you needed tickets to enter.

We read good things, but we also had read this was free but it was not. It seemed pricey for how small it was, so we didn't enter.