Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, seems to be a popular Stag/Hen destination, and when you mention the city people seem to either talk about Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, or the Beer. The city has been on my list for a while (I intended to spend 48 hours in Prague and then visit Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava before flying home) and I had that the flights booked for June before Covid-19 ruined all our travel plans. It felt like spending 48 hours in Prague was never going to happen!
Travelling during Covid-19 was something I thought a lot about, and although I knew I had a week off in September I only booked my flights two days before, because I knew things could change so suddenly. But my wanderlust took over and I so badly wanted to be spending 48 hours in Prague so I got the flights booked and headed off.
Day One
I started the day with the tram from my accommodation to Wencenclas Square, the main Square in Prague, which is in the New Town. I had to change trams once, but I found public transport in Prague so easy to navigate and I arrived there within 20 minutes. There wasn’t a lot around that area I wanted to see (if you’re interested, they have the only Cubist Lamp Post in the world, although I decided not to go and find that in favour of other things on my list) but Wencenclas Square has lots of bars, restaurants and hotels, as well as a few museums and the opera, so if they’re the sort of places you like to be when exploring a city, Wencenclas Square is for you.
I would likely have skipped Wencenclas Square during my weekend spending 48 hours in Prague BUT I really wanted to visit Vyntopnar, a bar where your food and drink is delivered to you on a model train that runs all around the place. It’s a bit ridiculous, yes, but I enjoy quirky places. I paid 10 euros for a cocktail and a small dessert so it’s not too pricy which you often find with the more unusual places. I would recommend for a cool photo opportunity.
After calling to see the Head of Kafka, a large rotating head sculpture by David Černý, I went to one of Prague’s most famous sights, Charles Bridge. I spent quite a while here taking photos and you can also go up one of the towers for better views.
After Charles Bridge I headed towards the John Lennon Wall, passing the Narrowest Street and the Pissing Sculpture outside the Kafka Museum on the way. The wall was somewhere I knew I’d love as I’m such a street art fan and due to Covid it was really quiet, so me and the other couple of people taking photos there were able to shoot around each other without too many issues. I’m just sad I forgot to take a Sharpie to leave my mark on there.
After the Lennon Wall I took the Petrin Funicular up the hill. You can walk up but travelling with Fibromyalgia means I try to ease the pressure on my joints as much as possible and big hills aren’t the best idea. I wanted to go to the Petrin Lookout Tower for the brilliant views across the city and it was absolutely worth the trip up there. Just look at how amazing Charles Bridge looks.
At this point, after 14,000 steps (and 6 months not leaving my house, so I was struggling) I headed back to my apartment for the night and a decent rest. If I’d not been so tired, this would have been a perfect time to visit Prague Castle and its’ grounds as I was so close.
My second day in the city started with a visit to Prague’s Old Town Square. I had a late breakfast near the Astronomical Clock and spent a while walking around taking photos. It was really quiet, which isn’t usual but I guess is typical in these Covid times. Normally the square would be full of atmosphere. I saw the Town Hall, St Henry’s Tower and the Powder Tower, and then spent a couple of hours in the Illusion Museum.
My evening was spent walking back around some of the things I’d seen the previous day to get more photos-Charles Bridge to sit and people watch with a cup of tea and then the John Lennon Wall again. I intended to go to Prague Castle to walk around the grounds but after the Covid lockdowns, it was too much walking for me. If I’m ever back in Prague, I will be at that Castle.
Have you been to Prague? What was your favourite part of the city? If you haven’t yet been, has this post made you fancy spending 48 hours in Prague?
It’s been years since I was in Prague but I do love that city. The clock is beautiful, and I really enjoyed exploring the castle on the hill. I didn’t take the funicular but the view looks incredible. I visited in the middle of winter for the Christmas market so would really like to travel when it’s not so cold. September looks perfect
Interesting post and the pics are great – they captyre Prague well. A couple fo teh sites you mention I had never heard of before so maybe they have sprung up since the long years ago I was tehre.I was thinking only yesterday that I must book to go there as I took no pics when I was last there and its been a while.
Vyntopnar bar sounds really fun with the railroad instead of waiters. It would defo be on my list to go see and experience.
Although you only had 48 hours, it seemed like you made the most of your time in Prague and you got to see some really awesome places and pieces. Definitely a good itinerary to follow if you’re short on time but want to still see what Prague has to offer!
You managed a lot in two days well done! Prague also has blacklight shows and a Mucha museum (art nouveau artist) so those are on my list next time I visit. Where did you stay in Prague? I’ve done a few day trips in the past but wouldn’t mind staying for a weekend. Looking forward to your recommendations!
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There is so much to see and do in Prague, and in 48 hours you definitely covered a lot of ground. I spent a week there, pre pandemic so although I had more time, I also saw a lot more people around those sites. I think you might have gotten the better deal. If you return visit the Jewish neighborhood and take the streets behind Prague Castle, they are some of my favourite areas.
Prague looks super fun, definitely heard it was a beer drinking party place so its definitely on my list.
The statue of the two guys “going” is super interesting lol.
Looks like a spectacular place to visit!
I was impressed with Prague – especially the astronomical clock it was super cool. I don’t blame you about the model train place – sounds right up my alley as a unique experience! I’ve never heard of that before.
I’m planning a trip to Prague and you’ve shared so many great places! The illusion museum sounds fascinating and something I’d definitely like to check out!