Malá Strana is one of the most famous areas of Prague. It’s full of things to do and see. I’ll share my favourite spots I found there…
Tourist attractions:
- The Castle. The most obvious, of course, but definitely worth a visit. There are a few entrances but I’ve only entered through two – and one has a lot more stairs than the other! I’d recommend entering via Malostranská (which you can walk or get the tram to) and exiting via Lesser Town. There’s even a pretty vineyard walk you can take instead of the main stairs! The castle is like a small village. Walk through and admire the architecture. You can even enter the church. Don’t be fooled by the ticket signs – you can still go into the building and see the majority without one, you just can’t go past the rope to the alter.
- The Narrowest Street in Prague. Complete with traffic lights, although most people don’t adhere to them. Be careful of the restaurant at the bottom though, it doesn’t have a very good reputation.
- The John Lennon Wall. Again, super famous, but always worth a look. The designs are different every day. Be careful not to stand too close, or you might get wet paint on your clothes. You can also add something yourself if you’d like. Tours like The Riverside Parties tour (shoutout to the staff xo) even prep stencils that you paint on yourself at that stop.
- The Baby Statues. These might be a bit grotesque and Stranger Thingsish, but they’re really famous in Prague. David Cerny is a well-known celeb there.
- The Kafka Museum and Statue Outside. Franz Kafka is Prague’s most beloved writer, but this spot is even more famous for the peeing statues outside. Two rotating figures piss on a map of the Czech Republic. Yup. It’s another David Cerny invention. They spell out different literary quotes with their fluid. You can interrupt them by texting a number on a nearby plaque, so that they spell out a quote of your choice!
Food:
- Starbucks. You might groan at this a little, but trust me. I’m not a fan myself of the coffee, but I called into this one once so that my friend could buy a juice and use their bathroom. I was really surprised by how nice it actually is. You can sit indoors, or outdoors, to admire the view properly. There’s also this cool map.
- Cafe Taussig. This outdoor spot has a gorgeous view and is hidden from the general tourist crowd. It’s a relaxing way to get away from all the hustle and bustle of sight-seeing.
- Pizzeria Canzone. Another stop on the Riverside Tour during Winter (plugging, love u guys), the pizza here is some of the best I’ve had. It comes with a hot sauce too. After walking around in freezing cold, you literally devour it. Also, super cheap if you just choose to go on your own, which is unusual for this area. Be careful speaking English there though, they may charge hidden costs for things like ketchup.
Parks:
- Petrín. If you’re standing in front of the castle, facing the river, this park is on your right. You can sit anywhere along the hill to enjoy the view, or make the half-hour trek to the top to see Prague’s own mini Eiffel Tower. It also has the Hunger Wall (give it a google, it’s an interesting one). It’s quite a historic spot, mentioned in a few famous literary works. Hay-fever warning though.
- Vojanovy Sady. Right in the centre of city life, there’s a serene little park, complete with peacocks and hedge walks. There’s a couple of these hidden parks, some with ponds and fish. One time I was lucky enough to come across an orchestra giving a free concert in one.
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