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Prague! The fairy tale feeling of the 9th century is welded into every corner

There are many cities and towns that feel like fairy tales~🤔️ but the one that I keep thinking about is still Prague, 🔔 because of the 9th-century castle, the 14th-century Old Town... this naturally ancient atmosphere is really captivating! · If you want to explore Prague deeply without detours, of course, you need to understand its district structure first! ✅ The central area of Prague has 3 districts: the Castle District, the Lesser Town, and the Old Town! The Castle District is an ancient architecture tourist area with almost no residents! Below the Castle District is the Lesser Town, which has many shops and bars, especially near Charles Bridge! On the other side of the bridge is the Old Town~ Prague’s classic spots like Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock are all here! This is also a great place to eat and drink with locals. · [Castle District] 📍Attractions: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace · The Prague Castle District dates back to the 9th century, so when you enter the Castle District, you can clearly feel it is older than the surrounding Old Town! When touring the Castle District, you can start at the Vyhlídka na Opyši viewpoint and explore from east to west! These attractions require tickets. I recommend buying a combo ticket directly at Golden Lane (a row of houses that are exquisitely cute), which basically covers all the key attractions! The closing time for these attractions is 4 PM! · If you only want to visit one attraction in Prague Castle, then go to St. Vitus Cathedral. Besides being a representative of European grandeur, there are many exquisite murals on the walls~ When visiting the main hall, you can also climb to the top of the bell tower (nearly 300 steps), where you can overlook the entire Prague panorama! · After touring the Castle District, you can walk 15 minutes downhill to Kampa Park, where there are many cafes. You can buy a cup of coffee, find a bench, relax a bit, and quietly enjoy the view of Prague Castle across the river! · [Old Town] 📍Attractions: J. Hus Statue, Týn Church, Charles Bridge, St. Nicholas Church, Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock, Black Madonna House, Municipal House, Powder Tower, Old New Synagogue, St. Agnes Convent · The most beautiful area of Old Town architecture is definitely Old Town Square! It’s very suitable for city walks! A reminder here~ St. Nicholas Church closes at 5 PM every day, don’t miss it! Also, it’s about a 10-minute walk from Old Town Square to Charles Bridge. From Charles Bridge, you can overlook the entire Lesser Town and Castle District without needing to find a special viewpoint! If there’s a sunset, go to the Old Bridgehead Castle on the east bank of the river; the whole scene looks like a postcard~ · Oh, and‼️ Prague’s Christmas market this year starts on November 29, 2025, and ends on January 6, 2026! The market is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square! ·
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