We're going to have 2 full days in Prague (not-
ABD--they're not offering it). So any recommendations to help us would be great! We keeping making the list longer and need to get it shorter.
My first suggestion is, if you want to check out the old Jewish Quarter in Prague, which I *hear* is fascinating (they have a museum there, plus lots of interesting buildings), do NOT plan to go there on a Saturday. It's the Sabbath, and everything is closed. I can't believe that didn't occur to me when I had planned to spend part of my non-ABD post-day there.
For my non-ABD post-day, I did a Historical walking tour of Prague with the Naked Tour Guide (no, they weren't actually naked!
) It was a very fascinating tour.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...iews-The_Naked_Tour_Guide-Prague_Bohemia.html
The tour also took us up to Letná Park, where the ginormous Metronome is. There are great views from up there, and there was also an area where you could purchase beers, and sit and drink and look out over the city.
So, of course, you must include the Old Towne Square. It's pretty bustling, and can be crowded, but the buildings are old & cool, and the Astrological Clock is there. Prague Castle is also worth doing, along with St. Vitus' Cathedral.
If you are interested in beautiful glassware, there is a shop on the Old Town Square named "Moser" that has a wide range of beautiful Bavarian glass. I was too nervous to purchase actual glasses (I was afraid they'd break, and they wanted twice the price of the glasses to ship!). So I ended up buying a very cool glass horse that was sturdily made, and survived just fine.
The ABD add-on did a riverboat ride on the Vltava, and that was very pleasant. Seeing all the buildings and the Charles Bridge from the water was a different perspective. It's not a very long cruise, because the river is dammed not that far beyond the Charles Bridge, so it turns around & does some back-tracking. But I really enjoyed it.
The Charles Bridge is very cool, but it was SO jam-packed with tourists that I couldn't really enjoy it for long. There were folks selling crafts (local folks only allowed, so it wasn't touristy junk).
Oh, and one night I had dinner at a really beautiful historic Art Deco restaurant called the Cafe Imperial, in the Hotel Imperial.
@kristilew recommended it.
Apparently the beautifully tiled mosaic walls and ceiling were covered over by the owner, and protected during WWII. They're magnificent. The cafe serves delicious traditional Czech dishes. Well worth checking it out!
Depending on how you're getting to Prague, I can highly recommend stopping at Český Krumlov. It's a charming little Medieval town, wonderful history and great little shops. I bought a hand-painted leather wallet there that I use daily, and it reminds me of that trip every time I use it.
They have a place there with *fabulous* gingerbread, too (It's right across from the entrance to the castle).
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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