• The Views: Prague has some of the most pristine cityscapes. They are known as the ‘city of spires’ - they have over 100! In addition, they have a large river (Vltava) and an old Royal Palace which houses a castle, an incredible cathedral, old homes of castle workers, a church and beautiful gardens - but more on that later! For now, here’s a photo I took standing at St Charles’ bridge looking across the river to the castle:

• CZECH FOOD: One of the things I have loved about Prague is that there are countless restaurants where you can try Czech food - and it’s delicious! Goulash, dumplings, roast duck, pork ribs, red cabbage, and ham off the bone... This is a photo from a unique ‘cubism restaurant’ which was a change in architecture in the 1950s - everything took elements of the cube; square windows, hexagonal lights and tables, cube carpet etc. very interesting.

• TRDLENIK: This one is kind of an extension of the last dot point on food - except now we’re talking about DESSERT. Think cinnamon doughnut mixed with ice cream cone and Nutella filled pastry. That’s right, it’s delicious!! A must try and can be found all throughout Prague!

• PRAGUE CASTLE: Prepare yourself for a workout if you choose to venture up to the castle by foot. It’s a steep hill and not much breeze on a hot day - I was definitely ‘sweaty Betty’ by the time we reached the top. But the views are worth it and the history quite amazing. Some artifacts in the ‘History of Prague Castle’ date back to 800BC!! The gardens are also beautiful and a nice way to finish off your castle trip with trees providing a nice shade canopy to take in the exquisite view of Prague town.

Oh and we arrived about 10.30am and the line was quite long for the security check at the entry - get there early! And a side note..the cobblestones can be slippery so take your time or ensure you’re near the handrail.

• NARROW STREETS: The streets reminded us of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. Skinny walkways and tall buildings with signs and intricate detailing. Even more so at night! Wander through and be transported to another world - it doesn’t feel real!

Diagon Alley from Harry Potter

Prague Streets... See the similarities?!

• SECRET GARDENS: We listened to Rick Steves podcasted Prague Walking Tour, and without it we wouldn’t have discovered this cute park, hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of Wenceslas Square. When inside, you forget you’re so close to a main road and can sit and enjoy the greenery with the locals. We came back to have dinner one night and it was so peaceful! Recommend!

• OLD TOWN: One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Prague. Home to countless incredible buildings as well as the astronomical clock. Unfortunately the clock was undergoing repairs when we were here, but the clock tower was still great to see and when it’s refurbished, would be an even better spectacle. People sit on the large cobblestones (bluestone blocks) in the evening and catch up with friends over a drink or a game of cards. We sat on the bench seats under the giant statue (will find out what its called), people watched and took it all in..before we knew it, an hour had passed

• ST. VITIUS CATHEDRAL: Located in the Royal Palace grounds is this magnificent cathedral. It was the highlight of the Palace for me. Hard to describe the scale, but with 8m x 4m stained glass windows, ceilings even higher, original gold and metallic mosaic tiling, and intricate statues throughout, this cathedral is certainly one to marvel at, even if you’re not one for churches.

• WENCESLAS SQUARE: Shopping town! Commercial shops and retail stores line this busy street. Saint Wenceslas sits upon his horse at the top of this street and many cafes spill out onto the sidewalk. Be warned though - this street comes with a higher price tag!