# Prague - 3 days itinerary 

Best places to visit, eat, stay

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Published: 2025-04-17T12:29:47.813087+00:00

Author: Alberto & Vanessa
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**Day 1: Old Town Icons and Modern Twists **

Begin your Prague adventure in **Old Town Square**, where the **Astronomical Clock** ⏰ on the Old Town Hall draws crowds hourly with its mechanical procession of apostles. From here, admire the towering twin spires of the **Church of Our Lady before Týn**, which dominate the skyline like something out of a Gothic fairy tale.

Take a short walk to **St. Nicholas Church**, a Baroque masterpiece with a stunning interior and occasional classical concerts. Then venture to the **Municipal Library of Prague**, famous for its hypnotic tunnel of books, an Instagram favourite.

From historic to modern, head over to the **Dancing House** 🏢, nicknamed "Fred and Ginger" for its unique, fluid architecture. Snap some photos before continuing to the **Franz Kafka – Rotating Head**, a mesmerizing kinetic sculpture honouring the city’s most enigmatic literary figure.

End your day by passing under the imposing **Powder Tower**, one of Prague’s original city gates, and imagine knights and merchants once entering the city beneath its dark Gothic arches.

**Day 2: Lesser Town Legends and Castle Views **

Start your morning with colour and whimsy at the **Lennon Wall** 🎨, a symbol of peace, freedom, and artistic rebellion. Just around the corner is **Prague's narrowest alley**, where a traffic light controls pedestrian flow, yes, it's that tight!

Continue the quirky theme with the cheeky **Čůrající postavy** (Peeing Statues) by David Černý, proof that Prague embraces both grandeur and humour.

Cross into **Malá Strana** (Lesser Town), home to cobbled streets, hidden gardens, and the majestic **Prague Castle** 🏰. Explore **Golden Lane**, a tiny, fairy-tale-like street once inhabited by castle guards and alchemists. Don’t miss **Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého**, a famous statue on **Charles Bridge, **rub the plaque beneath it for good luck.

As the sun sets, stroll across **Charles Bridge**, watching street musicians and artists as the Vltava River glows beneath your feet. It’s Prague at its most poetic.

**Day 3: Jewish Heritage and Haunting History **

Day three is dedicated to the **Jewish Quarter (Josefov)**, a deeply moving part of Prague’s history. Start at the **Pinkas Synagogue**, where names of Holocaust victims are etched onto the walls, followed by the **Old-New Synagogue**, Europe’s oldest active synagogue.

Visit the **Jerusalem Synagogue**, a striking example of Moorish Revival architecture, before delving into the broader **Židovské muzeum v Praze** (Jewish Museum in Prague), which preserves centuries of Jewish history.

Pay homage to Kafka again at the **Statue of Franz Kafka**, a surreal tribute to his legacy. Then visit the ornate **Spanish Synagogue**, known for its rich interiors and musical performances.

Explore the chilling exhibits at the **Museum of Torture and Torture Instruments**, a small but intense stop, then walk through the hauntingly beautiful **Old Jewish Cemetery**, with its crowded, centuries-old tombstones.

Wrap up your time in Prague with a visit to **Madame Tussauds Prague**, where you can snap fun selfies with historic figures and pop culture icons, an unexpectedly light-hearted finish to a deeply meaningful day.[routePlacesList: non-text section]

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## Itinerary places

- **Lennon Wall** (day 2)
- **Pinkas Synagogue** (day 3)
- **Prague's narrowest alley** (day 2)
- **Pork's Mostecká**
- **Čůrající postavy** (day 2)
- **The Old-New Synagogue** (day 3)
- **Prague Astronomical Clock** (day 1)
- **Jerusalem Synagogue** (day 3)
- **St. Nicholas Church** (day 1)
- **Prague Castle** (day 2)
- **Malá Strana** (day 2)
- **Kampa Cafe**
- **Židovské muzeum v Praze - Maiselova synagoga** (day 3)
- **Municipal Library of Prague** (day 1)
- **Kinsky Fountain**
- **Golden Lane** (day 2)
- **Statue of Franz Kafka** (day 3)
- **Dancing House** (day 1)
- **Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny** (day 1)
- **Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého** (day 2)
- **Old Town Square** (day 1)
- **Charles Bridge** (day 2)
- **Spanish Synagogue** (day 3)
- **Museum of Torture and Torture Instruments** (day 3)
- **Old Jewish Cemetery** (day 3)
- **The Powder Tower** (day 1)
- **Madame Tussauds Prague** (day 3)
- **U Dvou koček**
- **Church of Our Lady before Týn** (day 1)

## Day notes

### Day 0

This is the hotel where we stayed and 3 popular places where we ate.

### Day 1

Day 1 : Visit the old and new city center.

### Day 2

Day 2: Visit the other side of the river where the main place is the castle.

### Day 3

Day 3: Visit the old Jewish cemetery, 
the most famous synagogues and some of the museums.