3 Days Prague Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Prague

Day 1 | Morning

Prague Castle

Opening Hours: April-October Castle Courtyard 6:00-22:00, Historic Buildings 9:00-17:00; November-March Castle Courtyard 6:00-22:00, Historic Buildings 9:00- 16:00. The opening hours of the various attractions and exhibitions in the castle are different. For details, please visit: https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors/opening-hours

Ticket Price: 70 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-8 Hours

Location: 119 08 Prague 1

Originally built in the 9th century, Prague Castle has historically been the residence and seat of power for Bohemian kings, Roman emperors and past presidents of Czechosolvakia. It is now the office of the President of the Czech Republic. Prague Castle is actually a complex of several churches, palaces and courtyards, spanning an area of seven football fields. The castle district is home to Prague’s famous St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane.Prague Castle is actually a large building area, forming a large-scale building complex with churches, palaces and courtyards. In 1992, Prague Castle was selected for inclusion in the World Heritage List. Historical background Prague Castle was built in the 9th century and completed in the era of Charles IV in the 14th century. It was the residence and office of the Czech rulers in history. Now it is the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic, mainly used for foreign affairs. A guided tour of Prague Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Prague. The main entrance of the castle is on the west side. It is good to enter here when visiting. Every 12 noon, the changing of the guard ceremony will be held in the first atrium here, so it is also a place where many tourists are happy to stop. After passing through the Gate of Matthias, you will come to the second atrium. If you are a painting lover, you must not miss the Prague Castle Gallery. The gallery is located on the west side of the second atrium. It was originally the stables of the castle, and it is easier to be caught. Ignore that, the gallery displays the collection of Rudolf II throughout the year, including masterpieces by Titian, Aachen and Rubens. St. Vitus Cathedral enters the third atrium, and you will see the landmark of Prague Castle - St. Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral is magnificent. It is the largest and most important church in Prague, and it is also the resting place of the royal family after the coronation and death. The stained glass painted by Czech painter Alphonse Mucha is also worth seeing. The jewel of the town, the bohemian pure gold crown, is kept in the crown room of the St. Wenceslas Chapel in the cathedral. Also, don't forget to climb up to the 90-meter-high South Tower of the Church (tickets must be purchased separately), which has the largest clock in the Czech Republic and a magnificent view of Prague Castle. The Old Palace, which is close to the church, was once the residence of the Bohemian kings in the past. Among them, the Villadislav Hall built in the 15th and 16th centuries is not to be missed. The spacious hall can accommodate knights on horseback. And on the viewing promenade south of the hall you can overlook the beautiful view of Prague Castle Gardens. Continuing south, you can visit the Prague Castle Story Exhibition, a 40-minute documentary about the history of Prague Castle. The brick red building adjacent to St. George's Church is St. George's Church, an ancient two-story church that is considered a beautiful imitation Romanesque masterpiece in Bohemia. The frescoes in the church "Jerusalem of the Ceiling" and "The Coronation of the Virgin" are worth seeing. The adjoining St. George's Monastery houses a large collection of Renaissance works and is now managed by the Czech National Gallery. If you continue to move forward in the castle, you can come to the Golden Lane. The brightly-colored small houses on both sides of the road used to be their residences. Some of them are now mini museums, showing the daily life of servants and craftsmen at that time, and some are specialty shops. The writer Kafka also lived here, and Room 22, where he lived, is now a beautiful bookstore. Other attractions Continue along the Golden Lane and you may be attracted by a cute little pinwheel, the symbol of the Prague Toy Museum. Opposite the Toy Museum is the Rockowitz Palace. This 16th-century manor houses Canaletto's paintings, as well as manuscripts of Beethoven and Mozart. Friends who like painting and music may wish to pay a visit. let you down. At the end of the Golden Lane stands the Daliborka, which used to be the place where prisoners were held, and now there are torture instruments and weapons of that time on display for viewing. The large viewing platform next to the Dalibota Tower is where most tourists will stop. Here you can overlook the whole city of Prague. Prepare your camera and freeze the beauty of this "city of a thousand towers" forever. . After the visit, you can leave from the east gate of the castle, and you can also watch the sunset scenery of the Vltava River and Prague Old Town along the way.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It’s a marvellous experience to see Prague from the top of the city - the Prague. You’re bound to see both the daytime & stunning night views of this very pretty city. You can choose to have a romantic dinner at any of the hillside restaurants serving hogh-end dishes.

Trip.com User: It was magnificent and beautiful as the largest adult in Europe. Especially when the day is good, the color of the castle from the Kale Bridge and the sunset of the Prague castle from Vishehrad are worthy of being selected for the three great European night view.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Golden Lane.

Golden Lane

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 250 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Zlata ulicka, Prague 119 08, Czech Republic

The Golden Lane is one of the well-known attractions in Prague Castle. This fairytale-like place is located in the northeast corner of the Castle District, between St. George's Church and the Prague Toy Museum. The narrow and winding paths of Golden Lane are paved with slate, and small colorful houses stand next to each other on both sides. Although there is "gold" in the name, this alley is not made of gold. Legend has it that the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II summoned alchemists to settle here, hence the name of the Golden Alley. But in fact, it was the residence of Rudolf II's craftsmen, servants and guards. At that time, there were too many people and few people, so the houses here were built very small, and tall people could only enter the door without a cat's waist. After the 19th century, Golden Lane gradually became a slum, but after the 20th century, many artists began to move here, seeking a quiet environment and creative inspiration. Today, Golden Lane has gradually become a gathering place for small museums and specialty shops. The museum restores the furnishings in the room at that time to show the life of the residents here. The specialty stores are also worth visiting, many of which are unique, and it is difficult to find similar products elsewhere, and the quality and craftsmanship of the products are very sophisticated, but the prices are relatively high. Among them, the wooden toys in room 16, the pewter Prague soldiers in room 20, the hand-painted clothes in room 21 and the lovely garden cottage in room 19 are all worth seeing. Visiting the former residence of Kafka is worth mentioning that the aqua blue house number 22 in Golden Lane was once the residence of the famous novelist Kafka in his early years, where he silently completed his unknown work "The Countryside". Doctors" and "Report to the Academy of Sciences". It is now a bookstore with Kafka's nameplate on the outer wall. Visit Daliborka Tower No. 12 in Golden Lane, which is connected to Daliborka Tower. After entering, you can go upstairs to visit the Weapons Museum, which displays various weapons such as cannons, spears, and armor. The basement used to be a prison, and now part of it is used for an exhibition of torture instruments.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Golden Lane, Golden Well nearby is the best place to stay.

Golden Well

The boutique Golden Well hotel enjoys one of the best locations in Prague, with Prague Castle right next door, 7 minutes' walk from Charles Bridge and 3 minutes from Lesser Town Square.Overlooking Prague's romantic rooftops or the Royal Gardens, the comfortable rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and satellite TV and an Apple TV. The bathrooms are provided with bathrobes and slippers.Guests are welcomed with a drink and complimentary shoe-shine service is offered. Free Wi-Fi access, a DVD library, luggage packing and unpacking as well as an evening turn-down service are just 4 of a great range of luxurious amenities offered at the Golden Well hotel.The restaurant, which is decorated in an elegant style with elements of the Renaissance era, is located on the 4th floor. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views from the open-air terrace of the Golden Well. After lunch, a walk in the Royal Garden of Prague Castle (during opening hours) can be enjoyed.This Renaissance-style building belonged to the Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612) and once served as the residence of the legendary astronomer Tycho de Brahe (1546-1601).

Day 2 | Morning

The Powder Tower

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: U.S. Republiky 5, 110 00 Old Town

Located in the Old Town of Prague, the tower is one of the landmarks of Prague with its black Gothic minaret as high as 65 meters. The site of the tower was once one of the 13 earlier gates in Prague's Old Town. The tower was rebuilt on the site of the gate in the 15th century, and it is still the starting point of the coronation road to the castle. From a distance, the tower is completely dark, but when you walk in, you will find that the building is decorated with exquisite reliefs, most of which are statues of Bohemian monarchs and Czech guardian saints. The design was inspired by the Charles Bridge built by Peter Parler. The tower was once used for the coronation of Bohemian kings. In addition, climb the spiral staircase with 186 steps to the observation deck with a height of 44 meters. Here, you have a panoramic view of the old town of Prague - Charles Bridge, Vltava River, St. Vitus Cathedral... … may wish to stop here for a while and enjoy the charming scenery of the city of a thousand towers.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Old Town Hall nearby is the top choice before you leave The Powder Tower and hit the road.

Old Town Hall

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 250 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Nam Republiky 5 | Prague 1, Prague 111 21, Czech Republic

The Old Town Hall is located on the Old Town Square, and is one of the lesser known ones among the old medieval buildings. As a must-see place for travel, what you can't miss is to see the famous astronomical clock on the outer wall and climb the clock tower for a panoramic view of Prague's beautiful city.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Andaz Prague is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Andaz Prague

The Andaz Prague is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Prague, having been recently opened in 2021.

The hotel is conveniently located just 400m from Prague Masaryk Railway Station and 12km from Vaclav Havel Airport. Just a short walk from Náměstí Republiky Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. Famous local attractions Pra HA!, European Arts and Fishing In Prague, can all be reached with a short walk.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Prague hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 3 | Morning

Old Town Bridge Tower

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:00am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,9:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

The Old Town Bridge Tower is the entrance to one end of the Charles Bridge in the Old Town, and it is also the most beautiful Gothic bridge tower in Prague. The exquisite and unique sculpture decoration on the bridge tower is worth savoring. At the same time, you can climb the bridge tower for a panoramic view of the Charles Bridge and the city. Historical Background The Old Town Bridge Tower was built at the end of the 14th century, during the period of Charles IV, to defend against foreign enemy attacks and defend the Old Town of Prague. It took many years and was finally completed in 1380. Although the bridge tower was partially damaged and plundered in the war, it still maintained the style when it was first built.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: St Nicholas Church.

St Nicholas Church

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-1/31,9:00am-4:00pm;Open from 2/1-6/30,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 7/1-9/30,9:00am-6:00pm;Open from 10/1-11/30,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 12/1-12/31,9:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Malostranské náměstí Prague 1 - Malá Strana 118 00 Czech Republic

St. Nicholas Church is the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague. It stands on the Lesser Town Square. Its magnificent dome, towering bell tower, and complex interior decoration are all called the model of Baroque. Historical background At the beginning of the 18th century, the church was built on the original site of the Gothic church of the same name. The famous Baroque architect Kryštof Dientzenhofer was responsible for the design of the building, which completed the facade and atrium of the church. After his death, his son Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer completed the altar and the stunning dome, and then his son-in-law Anselmo Lurago added the bell tower. It took three generations and more than a century to complete. The appearance of the gorgeous Baroque church is very eye-catching. The towering bell tower, white building with bronze roof, is undoubtedly a landmark on the left bank of the Vltava River. Walking into the church, you can see the complex and gorgeous interior decoration, the elegant main altar, and the lifelike frescoes, which are very Baroque and magnificent. At the same time, the indoor wonderful light effect, the dome with a diameter of 20 meters and a height of 49 meters, is amazing. Among the many works of art in the church, the "Holy Trinity" above the altar painted by Francis Xavier Palek and the statues of the four priests sculpted by Ignaz Platzer. Music performance The organ in the church has a good sound. Mozart played the organ in the church when he lived in Prague. The church currently has concerts at 6pm every night except Thursdays from late March to early November, many of which are Mozart.

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