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3 Days in Prague - “Things to Do” Tips Needed?

• Hey guys! Some friends and I are visiting Prague in June and I need your help! If you have been to Prague and can advise me about some absolute must-sees, places to visit, eat, and go out I’de be very happy to read about. We’ve already booked the flight tickets from 12 until 15th. We have also made a reservation in a hotel not too far from the city center, but we can still cancel if you know any good and reasonably priced hotels in the city center, or 3-bed-appartment rentals. Looking forward to reading your suggestions here or on my webpage http://citysurvivors.com/3-days-in-prague-things-to-do-tips-needed/ Cheers, May

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  Prague Castle [18]. The biggest ancient castle in the world, according to Guinness World Records, which rises above the city offering beautiful views of the areas below. Also on site is the St. Vitus Cathedral with its lookout tower, the Castle Picture Gallery [19], several palaces and museums and the beautiful Royal Garden, among other attractions. You can also watch the Presidential Guard, and the changeover of the guards on duty on the hour. The entrance for St. Vitus Cathedral is free. Charles Bridge One of several bridges over the Vltava. Its construction started at the 14th Century and it is one of Prague's most beautiful attractions. Over the day it is a bustling place of trade and entertainment. The Old Town (Staré město) Prague's historic centre. Includes numerous historical buildings and monuments, most notably the famed Astronomical Clock (Orloj), the pure GothicTýn Church, the mural-covered Storch building, and the Jan Hus monument. Nearby, the Estate Theatre is a neoclassical theatre where Mozart's opera Don Giovanni was first performed. The old town features many historical churches (St. James Church, Church of Our Lady before Tnem among others) and some other interesting historical buildings like the Old Town Hall. Josefov The historical Jewish ghetto. Interesting for its well preserved historical synagogues, unique in the entire world. The Old New Synagogue (Czech: Staronová synagoga) is Europe's oldest active synagogue. It's rumoured to be the resting place of the famed Prague Golem. Another interesting synagogue is the Spanish Synagogue, a highly ornamented building of Moorish style. Other attractions are the old Jewish Cemetery, which is the oldest in Europe, and Kafka's house. The Old New Synagogue is NOT a part of the Jewish museum, so it's recommended to buy a combined pass to all Jewish attractions [20]. New Town (Nové město) The new town was constructed as an extension of the old town at the 14th Century. Nonetheless, despite its oldness most of it was modernized. The main attraction here is the Wenceslas Square, which has many stalls, shops and restaurants. At the top of the square is the National Museum which is well worth a look (see below). Midway down this historic Boulevard one finds trendy discos and art nouveau hotels, as well as quaint parks and arcades, while just off the beaten path are some wonderful panoramic views (Henry Tower), romantic restaurants, Narodni, and the dazzling, Disney-colored Jubilee Synagogue. The Lesser Town (Malá strana) Across the Vltava from the city centre and leading to the castle, this quarter also offers beautiful streets and churches (of which St. Nicholas Church is the most renowned). The Lennon Wall which used to be a source of irritation to the communist regime is also found here, near a Venetian-like canal with water wheel and close to the Charles Bridge. Loreta [21] A beautiful Baroque convent in the Lesser Town. Strahov Monastery [22] A monastery on the mountain. Worth a visit for both its picture gallery and its notable Renaissance library. Prague Dancing House (Fred and Ginger Building). One of the most fascinating architectural expressions of Prague. Accessed from the Karlovo náměstí metro station. Vyšehrad [23]. A nice castle worth a visit. Petřínská rozhledna A smaller version of the Eiffel Tower on the top of a hill. Prague Giant Metronome It is a huge monument erected in order to replace the Stalinistic monument that preceded it. Memorial to the 1989 Velvet Revolution A simple brass plaque at 20 Narodni. From Cafe Louvre, walk toward the river. You will enter an archway in just a few meters, look on the wall to the left~