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Chapter 6 · May 10 – May 13

Czechia

Prague — the world's largest ancient castle complex, eggshell bridges, and Kafka's cafés.

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01. Prague

9 sights
01

Prague Castle

Prague

The vast hilltop castle complex overlooking Prague.

According to the Guinness World Records, Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world.
02

St. Vitus Cathedral

Prague

The Gothic cathedral inside Prague Castle.

Construction lasted almost 600 years.
03

Malá Strana (Lesser Town)

Prague

A district of Baroque buildings, hidden courtyards, and quiet streets.

Many embassies and noble palaces are hidden behind the understated facades.
04

Charles Bridge

Prague

Prague's iconic medieval bridge.

Legend says eggs were mixed into the mortar to strengthen the bridge.
05

Old Town Square

Prague

The historic center of Prague.

The square has witnessed coronations, revolutions, executions, and protests over centuries.
06

Prague Astronomical Clock

Prague

The medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall.

A legend claims the city blinded the clockmaker so he could never recreate it elsewhere.
07

Letná Park

Prague

A park overlooking Prague's bridges and red rooftops.

A giant Stalin monument once stood here before being demolished.
08

Petřín Hill

Prague

A peaceful hill with gardens and city viewpoints.

The Petřín Lookout Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower.
09

Prague Café Culture

Prague

Historic cafés and literary spaces spread throughout the city.

Writers like Kafka and intellectual circles shaped much of Prague's café identity.

Czechia on the route

Sofia🇧🇬 Bulgaria — SofiaPlovdiv🇧🇬 Bulgaria — PlovdivVienna🇦🇹 Austria — ViennaBratislava🇸🇰 Slovakia — BratislavaBudapest🇭🇺 Hungary — BudapestBrașov🇷🇴 Romania — BrașovBucharest🇷🇴 Romania — BucharestPrague🇨🇿 Czechia — Prague