Walking through the old streets of Prague, you might discover that many houses you’ll pass are marked with strange symbols above their entryways. These are the famous Prague house signs. House signs were a popular method of identifying guilds, businesses, and palaces worldwide before the numbering system of city planning was implemented.
Searching out these famous street signs of Prague is a fun little scavenger hunt! If you’re looking for an alternative tour of the town, looking for these symbols is a great way to explore Prague.
Whether you’re just looking for a little walkable introduction to the city or looking for a free way to spend an afternoon, a walk down the Royal Way is the ideal way to give yourself a little primer of the history of Prague.
Hradčany is one of Prague’s quietest blocks despite being located right beside some of the most prominent attractions. This allows travellers to explore the charming street corners and historic buildings while getting away from the hoards of tourists.
Hotel Elite Prague, located along a peaceful cobblestone street, is set inside a 14th-century old monastery. So much of the old building has been preserved, so you feel like you are staying in a piece of Prague’s history.
This self-guided walking tour will take you through the legends of Prague’s Mala Strana, or ‘Little Quarter.’ Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these stories are a fun way to learn about the spirits that may still haunt Prague today!
The Municipal House or Obecni Dum is one of Prague’s most iconic Art Nouveau buildings.
Explore the concoctions and cocktails inside the dark and mysterious Hemingway Bar, one of the best watering holes in Prague!
The Jewish Quarter, or Josefov as it called in Czech, is the smallest of Prague’s neighbourhoods and yet perhaps is the one filled with such intense and powerful histories. Although some of these histories are rather dark, these streets seem to fill to bursting with stories. The echoes along the cobblestones feel like the voices of the people who once called this place home. Many of the areas most important buildings were spared from destruction, and you can still to this day walk through their doors to discover secrets from the past.
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