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On our second day in Prague, we left the castle district and integrated seven must-see attractions in the new town and castle district. We will introduce the must-see sights in the Prague Castle area - Wenceslas Square, the National Museum, the Powder Tower, Mucha Museum, Café Louvre, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and John's Blue Wall, so you can experience the literary and artistic style of the Old Town of Prague. Looking back on the first day of the old town itinerary, please clickhere.

👀 Prague's Neustadt Castle District itinerary overview (Google Map, please clickhere)

Václavské náměstí Wenceslas Square → Národní muzeum National Museum → Prašná brána powder tower → Mucha Museum → Café Louvre Café → Charles Bridge Charles Bridge → Prague Castle → Prague Church St. Vitus Cathedral → John Lennon Wall John Lan Nong Wall

📍 Wenceslas Square + Národní Muzeum National Museum

💡 Location: Václavské nám. 68, 110 00 Nové Mesto (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://www.nm.cz/navstivte-nas/objekty/historicka-budova-narodniho-muzea
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
💡 Tickets: standard ticket 260 CZK | student ticket 170 CZK

Wenceslas Square is the center of the commercial and tourist industry in the New Town district, home to many restaurants, studios and inns. Liao Kao Dao also turned it into a popular place for festivals and gatherings. When we arrived, the Easter Market was lined up in the center of the square. The building at the end of the square is the National Museum Národní muzeum, a public museum in Prague. Built in 1818, this museum is one of the oldest and largest in Prague. It has been bombed and shot in two wars, and the damage from the past can still be seen up close even after restoration. At noon, there was already a long line of people outside the museum, so we didn't go inside and walked to the next attraction.

📍 Prašná brána powder tower

💡 Location: Nám. Republiky 5, 110 00 Stare Mesto (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
💡 Tickets: Standard 100 CZK | Student 70 CZK

The new town is connected to the old town, and before I knew it, I arrived at Prašná brána, a powder tower located on the edge of the old city. Built in 1475, the original purpose was to connect to the Imperial Palace via a small bridge. However, it was not yet completed, and the then king moved to Prague Castle. Interested friends can also visit the inside and enjoy the atmosphere at the tower. Next to the powder tower are the civic center Obecní dům and the Divadlo Hybernia Theater. Occasionally, you can also see programs promoted by employees in court costumes promoting music and drama, making the literary and artistic atmosphere even stronger.

📍 Mucha Museum

💡 Location: 7, Panská 890, 110 00 Nové Město (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://www.mucha.cz/en/
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
💡 Tickets: standard ticket 260 CZK | student ticket 180 CZK

Walking back to the New Town from the Old Town Powder Tower, we visited the Mucha Museum, which showcased the works of the famous Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. The unique style had a significant impact on Prague's art. Art lovers should definitely not miss this attraction, and get a very nice ticket as soon as they enter. Each work is very detailed, showing the girl's expression, with decorations such as leaves and toutems. The exhibition hall is small, and you can finish visiting in about an hour. Afterwards, I couldn't help but buy six notebooks with various works printed on them at the souvenir shop!

📍 Café Louvre

💡 Location: Národní 22, 110 00 Nové Mesto (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://www.cafelouvre.cz/en
💡 Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Just a 10-minute walk from the Mucha Museum, you'll reach Café Louvre, a historic café. The cafe, which has a history of over 100 years, is a gathering place for many intellectuals such as philosophers and psychologists in the past, and has continuously won Best of Prague's Best Cafe for many years, so it has become a place of pilgrimage for many visitors.

When I waited to take a seat, I was able to see the decoration of the old cafe, and the atmosphere of the entire cafe added a retro atmosphere. We ordered chocolates (69 CZK), Tiramisu (89 CZK), salmon and potatoes (209 CZK), and company sandwiches (169 CZK). The rich taste brought by Tiramisu's layers and the rich flavor of salmon with rich carboni sauce, after trying this food, I think that it has received many years of awards.

📍 Charles Bridge Charles Bridge

💡 Location: Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1 (map requestClick here)

Charles Bridge was built in 1357 and was the only channel across the Vltava River until 1841. It connected the old city and the castle area, making it an important trade route between Eastern and Western Europe. As a popular tourist attraction, there are several small shops selling Prague landscape paintings and jewelry stores on the bridge. In addition to that, there are many performers who bring talent shows to visitors, such as these two white and pink birds that I was lucky enough to catch!

Interestingly, when I first arrived, I saw a Falun Gong poster and stand at the entrance of Charles Bridge. The staff even promoted tai chi on the spot, which slightly disrupted the peaceful atmosphere. Walking up to the bridge, you'll see 30 baroque-style sculptures. The colors on the statues show its long history. While we were walking, there were also several young people wearing Scottish skirts running on the bridge while drinking beer!

📍 Prague Castle Prague Castle + Prague Church St. Vitus Cathedral

💡 Location: Hradčany, 119 08 Praha 1 (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://www.hrad.cz | https://www.katedralasvatehovita.cz/cs
💡 Tickets:
A:B Attractions + Prague Castle Story Exhibition + Powder Tower + Rosenborg Palace - Standard price 350 CZK | Student 175 CZK
B: Old Palace + St. George's Church + Golden Alley + St. Vitus Cathedral - Standard ticket 250 CZK | Student 125 CZK
C: St. Vitus Treasure Exhibition + Prague Castle Gallery - Standard price 350 CZK | Student price 175 CZK

After crossing the Charles Bridge, you'll reach the castle area, and one of the most important sights is Prague Castle. As the largest castle in the world, the King of Bohemia, the Roman Emperor, and the President of the Czech Republic all used to work here! Outside the castle, I can already see the two stands still standing outside the castle in the cold weather, which is very impressive. Visitors can visit the inside to see the inside of the castle and the crown of Bohemia. There are many types of tickets to Prague Castle, and there are also consecutive tickets that include other paid attractions. Friends who have time suggest purchasing tickets for Route A to get a more comprehensive tour. Friends who don't want to go inside can enjoy the exterior of St. Vitus Cathedral even after going through security checks.

📍 John Lennon Wall

💡 Location: Velkopřevorské náměstí, Malá Strana, 100 00 Praha 1 (map requestClick here)

The John Lennon Wall is about a 13-minute walk from the castle and you'll reach John Lennon Wall. In 1980, Beatles member John Lennon was shot dead, leaving the band without a legend. Although John Lennon never lived here, he gradually became a young Czech pacifist, showing his dissatisfaction with the government and John Lennon lyrics symbolizing love and peace on the wall. No matter how many times the government uses paint to cover up graffiti, the wall will soon be painted with new graffiti, so now anyone is allowed to paint graffiti here, making it an ideal symbol.

At dusk, we returned to Charles Bridge again. Prague is nearing nightfall. The river is sparkling and looks extremely quiet. The light is reflected on the surface of the river, creating a splendid picture. The two-day trip to Prague came to an end, and I was deeply fascinated by the architecture and atmosphere, which felt like going back to the old days.