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Prague Castle
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for smaller crowds and softer light for photos. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and fewer tourists than July and August.
Budget tips
Castle grounds and terraces are free to enter; interior sights use paid circuits, with adult tickets typically 250–350 CZK and discounts for youth and seniors. Buy a Prague Card or combined circuit ticket online to skip lines and save versus separate purchases, and bring ID for discounts.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Families with older children
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Datos rápidos: Al pasear por sus patios empedrados se sienten capas de historia y sonido, desde campanas lejanas hasta el crujir de escalones que guían hacia salones decorados. Ocupa casi 70.000 m², una extensión que lo sitúa entre los recintos históricos más vastos del mundo y sorprende por la mezcla de estilos arquitectónicos que se van descubriendo a cada paso.
Destacados: En 1618, durante la Segunda Defenestración, dos gobernadores imperiales y su secretario fueron arrojados por una ventana y sobrevivieron porque cayeron sobre un montón de estiércol, detalle que aún se repite cuando pasas la mano por las losas gastadas. El complejo ocupa casi 70.000 metros cuadrados, alberga una catedral con vidrieras diseñadas por Alfons Mucha y la callejuela de casitas donde vivió Franz Kafka en el número 22, así que puedes oler la madera envejecida, ver mosaicos dorados y después asomarte a una puerta diminuta.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, many paths are cobbled and include steep climbs.
- Arrive at opening or after 16:00 to avoid the busiest tour-group times.
- Photograph the city from the southern terrace near St. Vitus for wide panoramas, and shoot Golden Lane early for atmospheric photos before crowds.
- If short on time, prioritize St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace and skip longer museum exhibits.
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La mejor manera de experimentar una ciudad con un guía local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (3)
4.0Visited late afternoon with kids and got slowed by the security line. Paid for the audio guide and full ticket but ended up skipping exhibits, so not great value for time.
Arrived at 8am and had almost no line. The full ticket covering St. Vitus and the Old Royal Palace was worth the price, and the city views were fantastic.
Came around noon and it was busy but doable. The cathedral is impressive and free to enter, but the paid circuit felt a bit pricey for what you see.
