The Charles Bridge divides the 2 most important districts and obviously it is something that you must see in Prague. On the one hand, Mala Strana, which I already mentioned about the points to visit, and on the other, Stare Mesto, which would be the Old City of Prague.
Crossing Charles Bridge: How to see the empty bridge in Prague
Charles Bridge is the most representative and busiest tourist spot in Prague. I have never seen so many people together, almost killing each other for a photo in such a small place, much less on a bridge. That was one of the things that stopped me from enjoying Prague to the fullest, but unless you go in winter, you may always know it that way since it is one of the most visited cities in Europe.
Without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful bridges in Europe, always thinking that it was built in the 14th century and that for many years it was the only bridge that linked both cities.
The views from the Bridge are also incredible since you can see Prague Castle in the best way along with the fascinating baroque and Gothic buildings and the beautiful reddish roofs.
On the Bridge you will find several statues that are not the originals but were replaced due to floods, and are in the National Museum.
If you want to see the bridge with almost no people, you should go approximately between 6 and 8 in the morning where you are beginning to see more movement but not what you usually have throughout the day. In my case I made the effort, I went at 7, almost no one was there but it was the foggiest day of the year I think. From one end of the bridge you couldn’t see the other end. Things that happen.
Prague tourist places to visit in Stare Mesto
Once you have crossed the Charles Bridge, you will enter Stare Mesto through the street called Karlova. From here you will find several points to visit and I recommend that you do not focus too much on following a route since if you lose something everything is quite close and you can return to that place, preferable to walk through the streets without destination which are fascinating.
The main point of the Old City is its immense square where you will find palaces, churches and buildings that make you want to go and look closely one by one. Obviously, as in all historical squares, it was the central point of the city in the face of important events, executions, battles, etc. Therefore you will find a lot of history and testimonies.
In the square they will find the town hall, the clock astronomical and the Church of San Nicolas. Regarding the watch, I was hoping to see a little more action… But hey, you have to think about the time it was made, 1410!! and the details it has are more than interesting from that point of view. Quite a few people also tend to gather around the clock, but since it is elevated you can easily see its operation when the figures of the 12 apostles, among others, begin to appear.
Close to the square I recommend visiting Tower of the Gunpowder, and the Municipal House, both of incredible architectural value. I don’t want to stop with the history of each point since the post would become super long and if you are interested in it you will surely find more exact information than what we can give.
What to see in Prague in 3 days
That is the minimum number of days I recommend staying to see at least the most interesting things about Prague. If you want to walk more calmly, maybe 4 is ideal. If you only have 2 days you can also visit, although a bit in a hurry. I recommend in that case leaving one day for Prague Castle, its surroundings and Mala Strana and the second day for Stare Mesto.
If you have a third or fourth day apart from telling them again that they get lost in Prague walking through its streets, they can add up everything that would be the modern area of Prague, Wenceslas Square, National Museum and State Opera. Here you will find a fairly long boulevard with several stores selling clothes, food, etc. I also recommend going for a drink, snack or whatever you want at Cafe Slavia, one of the classics in Prague. It is located on the corner of the Legion Bridge and along the way they know another bridge.
Another point to know and that I honestly didn’t find very interesting despite the tragic story is the Jewish cemetery and the 6 synagogues. Many had recommended me, I am not much of a visitor to cemeteries, it is not to my liking. The synagogues didn’t seem like something out of this world to me either, but hey, it’s my own opinion that not everyone shares and that to have it sometimes you have to know. So in my opinion, if you have time, do it, otherwise you can skip it. In addition to everything, the entrance is not cheap at all, and as in the case of churches, it seems outrageous to me to have to pay to enter any religious temple, much less a cemetery.