The Czech capital is often called a fairy-tale city due to the large number of medieval buildings, narrow streets with small houses and stunning views. A three-day trip to Prague will give you the opportunity to see not only the main historical sights, but also original modern monuments. Some believe that the city has a mystical atmosphere, others think that it is romantic. In any case, many tourists are very impressed by the medieval spirit of Prague. Check out the routes for exploring the capital of the Czech Republic - Prague in 1 day and Prague in 2 days. You can spend more time on any of the sights, visit parks for walks, stroll along the Vltava River, go shopping. I will offer you one of the options for visiting Prague in 3 days.
As I told you, in the proposed option you can move, delete or add something. I recommend using the articles "Prague in 1 day" and "Prague in 2 days" as working parameters. If you plan to travel by public transport, read the article Public transport in Prague.
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1. Day One
For the first day's route, you can choose the "Royal Road" - the one that the future rulers of the Czech Republic walked along before they were crowned kings. There are quite a few interesting places in the program. If you don't like to quickly explore the city and plan to visit museums, divide the route into two parts: the left and right banks of the Vltava River. Usually, this walk will not take the whole day, and you will spend the evening in one of the local pubs or shopping.
The main attractions of the "Royal Road" are: Powder Tower on Republic Square - Celetni Street - Old Town - Charles Bridge - Mala Strana - Prague Castle. Tourists often prefer to travel in the opposite direction, since Prague Castle is located on a hill, and exploring its territory will take a lot of time, after which it is easier to go down.
Read more about what the route includes in the article Prague in 1 day.
2. Day two
Dedicate the second day to the right bank of the Vltava River. On the first day you explored the historical district of Prague Staré Město, but there are other interesting places and objects worthy of attention on this bank, including along the coastal river.
The program of the second day in Prague: 10th century Vyšehrad Castle - Novo Mesto district: - Emmaus Monastery from the 14th century with a modern building instead of towers - Masaryk Beach with a dancing house, the National Theatre and houses in a modern style - Staré Město district: - Smetana Beach - Clementinum complex with a magnificent ancient library - The colorful Jewish quarter with several synagogues and museums from different centuries.
This route includes unusual mystical places – legends have given the Czech capital a mysterious look since ancient times. The first thing that comes to mind is the golem – a creature made of inanimate matter (clay). In the Jewish quarter, visit the old Jewish cemetery, where the 16th-century rabbi, scholar and thinker Rabbi Liov is buried. According to legend, he created the golem to protect himself and the Jewish community. But because of the golem's unpredictable behavior, it was put to sleep and hidden in the attic of the Staronovska Synagogue in the same quarter.
The second famous mystical character of Prague is Doctor Faust - a doctor and a soothsayer. We can't say for sure whether he ever lived in Prague, but on Charles Square there is "Faust's House". It is called so because people who were involved in alchemy, astrology and other "demonic" sciences lived in this house. There is also a museum of alchemists and magicians in Prague - in the Mala Strana district, where "Zlata Ulica" (Golden Street) is known for being the home of alchemists in the Middle Ages. You visited this area on the first day of your city walk.
More details about the Prague in 2 days route.
3. Day three
Prague has many historical monuments. If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city, spend a day leisurely strolling around Prague and looking at the details. For shopping, it is worth going to Wenceslas Square, the Palladium shopping center on Republic Square and other large shopping centers (read more in the article Shopping in Prague).
Three days in Prague are enough to spend at least an hour on a walk along the river. Tourists and locals often take catamaran and "car" rides on the Vltava River.
The picturesque Kampa Island is called the "Venice of Prague". On one side of it is the Vltava River, on the other - the Čertovka Canal, created in the 12th century and the Mala Strana district. If you only passed by the island on your way to the Charles Bridge on your first day, this time you will be able to get to know it better.
The artificial channel Čertovka was made to operate mills. Several wheels have survived to this day, one of them is over 600 years old.
Later, aristocratic families began to decorate the gardens. In the northern part, not far from the Charles Bridge, there is Lichtenstein Palace:
and Renaissance buildings. In the southern part of Kampa, a garden has been preserved. On the island, you can visit the Kampa Museum of Modern Art, next to which there are many unusual sculptures.
Anna's House - famous for its balcony. According to legend, a housekeeper named Anna stood there to save herself during a flood. She saw an icon of the Virgin Mary floating on the water, grabbed it and began to pray fervently for the salvation of the city. The water began to recede. Since then, an icon of the Mother of God has always hung there, illuminated from below by a lamp.
The narrowest street in Prague is also located on Kampa Island. It is 70 centimeters wide and two people cannot pass each other, and there is a traffic light at the entrance. It is called Vinarna Čertovka and is located near the Charles Bridge and the Kafka Museum.
Now let's visit the Kafka Museum itself. It is an irrational, almost mystical place. The impact of the atmosphere of the exhibition is so strong that the viewer may even lose the sense of reality. Near the entrance you will see this strange statue:
Next to Prague Castle is Petřín Hill, which offers wonderful panoramic views. If you did not visit it on the first day of your walk or visited it briefly, now you can devote more time.
That's it - your three-day tour of Prague is complete.
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