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Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
A quieter hilltop fortress with a cemetery, basilica and a river panorama.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open daily; buildings have set hours
Prague
10 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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10 places in Prague
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Lennon Wall
Malá Strana
A wall covered in graffiti and lyrics that has become a symbol of peace.
- Suggested time: 20 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; always accessible
Day Trips~£15
Kutná Hora Day Trip
Kutná Hora (70 km)
A UNESCO silver-mining town with a grand cathedral and a chapel decorated with bones.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Trains run frequently from Prague
Hidden Gems~£12
Klementinum Baroque Library
Old Town
A breathtaking baroque library and an astronomical tower, reached only on a guided tour.
- Suggested time: 50 min
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; guided tours only
Hidden Gems~£6
Strahov Monastery Library
Hradčany
Two great baroque halls of gilded shelves and frescoed ceilings, in a hilltop monastery.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; hours vary
Hidden Gems~£4
Vrtba Garden
Malá Strana
A hidden baroque terraced garden with statues and a view over Prague’s red roofs.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Seasonal: roughly April–October
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Vinohrady and Náměstí Míru
Vinohrady
A leafy residential neighbourhood of Art Nouveau apartments, wine bars and cafés, loved by locals and expats.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; venues open daily
Hidden GemsFree
Náplavka Riverside Market
Rašínovo nábřeží
A riverside embankment lined with bars and, on Saturdays, a farmers’ market of local food and crafts.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Market Saturdays; bars open daily
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.