Prague is one of the rare capitals of Europe that one can explore entirely on foot, where a car never seems necessary. After a good breakfast, armed with your street map, you are ready to stroll around the numerous narrow lanes and "secret" passages of this city which, in some districts, can be compared to a veritable labyrinth. But you can also use the network of trams and the underground. One piece of advice, however: don’t forget to pay for your journey, because there are many very strict inspectors.

The residence of the President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel, the Castle can be reached by following the "old steps" to the east of it, since this is a shorter way and less congested. Under the passage, turn right and climb up the golden lane to admire the back of St Vitus cathedral in the distance.

It took a thousand years to complete the magnificent St Vitus cathedral. The interior stained glass windows, which bear witness to the colossal work of the ‘artists of the past’, merit particular attention.

Outside again, walk back up to the right before Loretanska Street, as far as the church of Our Lady of Loreta, one of the most impressive baroque buildings in the entire city. Continue to the Strahov Monastery, where you have a chance to admire its magnificent library.

No other district of Prague can rival the baroque charm of Malá Strana. Arriving there from the Strahov Monastery, you will be struck by the sight of St. Nicholas church, with its decorations and its cupola, and whose massive dome and clocktower dominate the square.

The best way to get to the viewing tower on the hill opposite the castle is to stroll among the fruit trees of Petrin park and follow the numerous paths and steps that wind around the hill.

Having climbed the hill, buy a ticket to get to the top (steps) of the 60 metre high viewing tower of Petrin, where you can see the castle and the entire city of Prague. The view is even more beautiful in the evening.

Continue your stroll in Petrin park by turning slightly south. Those with less time could take the funicular railway which will take them close to the Vltava. To continue your tour, you need to go back to Malá Strana and cross the magnificent Charles Bridge in the direction of the Old Town.

Start with a complete tour of the Old Town square. It is quite simply grandiose! The great attraction is quite clearly the astronomical clock of the town hall. As the full hour approaches, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., the crowd gathers and waits for the figures to interpret the inexhaustible mystery of death and faith.

After that, follow a small street called "Melantrichova", where two golden bears adorn a splendid door in the Renaissance style. Pass it on your left and rejoin the picturesque Zelezna street. From there, you will notice one of the two "national cultural monuments", the Tyl Theatre. This is where Don Giovanni, the famous opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was performed for the first time in 1787.

The other national cultural monument is the Carolinum, the seat of the university founded in 1348 by Charles IV. Rebuilt in Gothic style, it has magnificent sculptures. Cross the large square and on the tourist-thronged Celetna street, you will find the Powder Tower, the vestige of one of the city’s medieval gates.

Follow your instinct and dive into the narrow Karlova street. You can immediately turn right to admire Marianské square, or continue in the direction of the Clementinum, with its remarkable frontages. This huge building once sheltered the Jesuits.

This district is the liveliest one in Prague, and the pedestrianised areas add to the pleasure of exploring it. If you want to watch all the local inhabitants strolling by, find a chair on the terrace of one of the cafés on Wenceslas Square. This square is actually more like a wide avenue, but it is the true "town centre" of the capital, with its many amusements. Then walk on to Charles Square – which is actually more like a park ! – and turn right into Vysehradská avenue, where you will notice the small House of Faust, which owes its name to the 15th century legend used by Goethe in his renowned drama. A bit further down is the Na Slovanech Monastery, with its characteristic modern roof. Further down from this street, take the opportunity to relax and take a quiet walk around the botanical garden.

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