On my second and last day in Prague I first went to Wenceslas Square. Countless restaurants and shops are located around Wenceslas Square. At 750 meters long and 60 meters wide, the square is one of the largest in Europe. From the Charles Bridge, it’s a 10- to 15-minute walk to Wenceslas Square. As the most important political gathering place in the Czech Republic, it has been the scene of major demonstrations, including those in 1968 and 1989.
I visited the St. George’s Basilica, the oldest surviving church in Prague. Just amazing!
Just after that, I cross the Charles Bridge with its 31 bridge statues and walk straight into the pedestrian zone. Where the street splits, I keep left toward Josefstadt, the city’s old Jewish quarter. While strolling through the old streets with their magnificent houses, I have to be careful not to sprain my ankles; my gaze is drawn upwards to the facades the whole time. I walk to the Old-New Synagogue and turn onto the magnificent Pařížská Street (Paris Street). I stroll past the upscale boutiques and designer shops back to the Old Town Square.
After my sweet tooth kicked in, I remembered my first day in Prague and the wonderful smell of sweets I could smell while crossing the Charles Bridge. Driven by my curiosity, I went there again. If you walk a few meters from the Charles Bridge into the city center, you won’t miss various stalls selling sweets. Ice cream is, of course, always there, and alongside ice cream and other sweets, Prague also has the Trdelnik. This sweet pastry has a long tradition in Prague, or rather, in the entire Czech Republic. Trdelnik is a pastry that is traditionally baked over coal. Trdelnik is made of dough that is baked over rotating sticks over coal. Before you eat this pastry, sugar is sprinkled over it. It was amazing and I enjoyed every bite of it!
After that, I went to Prague’s Lesser Town “Malá Strana”. It is a picturesque district on the western bank of the Vltava River, known for its charming cobblestone streets, historic palaces, and Gothic churches. Here, visitors can tour the magnificent Baroque Wallenstein Castle, stroll through the idyllic Wallenstein Garden, and visit the impressive St. Nicholas Church.
At the end of my trip I visited The Dancing House (“Tančící dům“), also known as Fred and Ginger. It is an architectural masterpiece and a modern landmark of Prague. Designed by architects Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, the unusual building contrasts with the city’s historic architecture and is a popular photo opportunity for visitors.
As evening fell, I continued my journey with an overnight stay in Warsaw. It was almost a bit difficult to leave so soon, because I felt like I hadn’t seen everything worth discovering in Prague. But my itinerary was strict, and the next destination was already waiting for me.
Contrary to my expectations, my weekend stay wasn’t enough to discover all the wonderful corners of this beautiful city. Therefore, I recommend planning at least three days for a visit to Prague. One thing is for sure: I’ll be back one day!
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