A Medieval Tour – Prague, Czech Republic around mystical streets filled with a singular color palette. Red, cream, and pastel colors mix with Gothic architecture and Renaissance buildings. Here, you will feel as if you’re walking around different eras taken out of a piece of literature or painting. While medieval music is being played softly on the background, you are reminded of the past. And at the same time, you’re admiring the variety of structures that make Prague in the Czech Republic so special.
Things to Do
Hradcany district
Made up of five districts, Prague was and still is a spiritual home for many artists. This Medieval journey begins in Hradcany, which is one of the oldest parts of the city. The skyline of this place is dominated by the Prague Castle and its cathedral. If you want to reach the castle then you will have to choose between two routes: the Thunovska street, or the Chotkova street. I especially recommend the first route, the shorter one, to ascend to the castle; and the second one to descend. This way you can enjoy a diversity of souvenir sellers and artists whose work is certainly worth checking out.
Inside Prague Castle
Once you get into the castle, you can find courtyards leading to the central one, where you can see the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. While you’re going down to Chotkova street, you can’t miss seeing the charming Golden Line. Surely because its delightful colored cottages will impress you, but also because a visit to number 22 is a must. Therefore, you can appreciate what was once Franz Kafka’s home.
The Malá Strana district
Alongside the Vltava, the Malá Strana district waits for you to explore it. There, you can walk around the Baroque buildings that still nowadays maintain their original state. Stunning glass-fronted, pastel-colored houses encompass the main square, the Malostranské námestí. Besides, if you want to experience a quick cross-section of the city, then you should definitely take one of Prague’s iconic red-and-cream trams.
Karlov most (Charles Bridge)
Now it’s time for you to cross the river, and you should do it by going over the Charles Bridge. This bridge links both sides of the city and, as you stroll down the Monstecká street and pass through the black stoned archway on the bridge, you will find yourself speechless with all the Gothic designs that will surround you, especially with those sculptures.
Staré Mesto (Old Town)
Once you leave the bridge, you will be in the Karlova street that takes you to the heart of the Old Town (Staré Mesto). In its center you can find one of Europe’s most incredible public spaces: the Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí). But it’s the old town hall that catches all the visitors’ attention, thanks to the amazing astronomical clock you find on the south of its façade.
How to get there
Different airlines offer flights to Prague, so you just have to pick a date and buy a ticket. However, you have to be careful because during the summer months (July and August) accommodation tends to be heavily booked. Finally, if you’re lucky, the weather will allow you to take a flight on a hot-air balloon, available nearby castles and in the outskirts of the city.