{"id":49276,"date":"2023-07-05T13:06:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T17:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gentologie.com\/?p=49276"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:08:12","slug":"48-hours-in-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentologie.com\/en\/travel\/destinations\/europe\/czech-republic\/48-hours-in-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"48 hours in Prague : The Gentleman’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In May 2023, I was lucky enough to take part in a trade mission to the Czech Republic (or Czechia) to find out more about the region\u2019s wine-making potential, visiting numerous vineyards and tasting the superb products of this Eastern European country. After flying from Montr\u00e9al to Munich to Prague, I was able to visit the capital. Join me for 48 hours in Prague, this magnificent city at the centre of Europe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arrival : 48 hours in Prague!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Wing---Lufthansa\"
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Vaclav Havel Airport<\/a> is the country\u2019s main airport, along with Brno-Tu\u0159any in South Moravia.  There are few direct flights from Canada at the moment, but Lufthansa connects with Air Canada<\/a>, as does KLM. The airport is small, so it\u2019s hard to get lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get to the center of Prague, you can either take a taxi or public transport (which is everywhere in Prague and not very expensive). And once you\u2019ve got the hang of the bus\/metro and tram system, you won\u2019t need a car … or almost. So, from the airport, there are several bus lines that connect to the metro. It may seem disorientating at first, but it\u2019s quite easy. The 100, 119 and 191 runs regularly to the various metro stations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also a direct line to downtown Prague<\/a>, which I didn\u2019t know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also have charter buses<\/a> that go directly to downtown Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the currency in Czechia is the Czech Crown and not Euro. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting around Prague<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A tramway in downtown Prague
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As I said, it\u2019s extremely easy to get around Prague. There\u2019s an efficient metro system, trams everywhere, buses and so on. A 24-hour ticket costs 120 kc, the equivalent of $7.00 Canadian. All you have to do is validate your ticket (there are no turnstiles in Prague\u2019s public transport system), and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is also very walkable, which is what I did most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also electric bikes and scooters all over the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to sleep for 48 hours in Prague<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of large, luxurious hotel chains in Prague, such as Four Seasons (the one in Montreal is superb<\/a>) and Mandarin Oriental<\/a>, to name but a few, as well as many independents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to visit in 48 hours in Prague<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

**I didn’t visit all the different places, but the VisitCZ team was extremely generous in helping me to show you around the city. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prague Castle – a must for 48 hours in Prague<\/h3>\n\n\n
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In the stairs to Prague Castle
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It\u2019s a must. It\u2019s a tough walk, though, and there are a lot of stairs. You can go through the gardens for an easier route, but you\u2019ll have to pay. As for the site itself, it\u2019s huge! You can take a whole day to visit it all. I only had a few minutes there, as I had to join my group for the city tour.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The imposing Cathedral of St Vitus inside Prague Castle
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In addition, in the latter there is the Lobkowicz Palace of Prague Castle, this is the only private building in the complex of Prague Castle, it houses a unique collection of works of art of the Lobkowicz family. From the balcony of the palace, you can see the most beautiful sights of Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad
119 08
Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vrtbovsk\u00e1<\/b> Garden<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Vrtbovsk\u00e1 Garden
Photo: Pyty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This Baroque terraced garden offers spectacular views of the city. On the slope of Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill is an Italian-style Baroque terraced garden. Although it is only a short walk from Malostransk\u00e9 Square and Charles Bridge, it takes a large dose of attention to find it. People tend to walk past the entrance to the garden, but if the Vrtbovsk\u00e1 garden is really your goal and you follow the signs, you\u2019ll surely get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karmelitsk\u00e1 25
<\/span>118 00
<\/span>Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clementinum<\/h3>\n\n\n
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The Saint-Salvator Church in Prague | Clementinum
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Clementinum (Klementinum in Czech) is the second-largest group of historic buildings in Prague, after Prague Castle. It has been the home of the Czech National Library for over 200 years, and the most precious manuscripts are kept in its collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K\u0159i\u017eovnick\u00e1 190
<\/span>Karlova 1
<\/span>Mari\u00e1nsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m. 5
Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old town hall with its astronomical clock<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Prague Old Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock
Photo: Noppasin Wongchum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As well as the clock itself, which is probably the biggest attraction, we recommend adding a visit to the historic rooms and basement, where you can learn many interesting facts about the city’s history, and of course a climb up the Town Hall Tower, which offers the most beautiful view of the old Town Hall square and the downtown Prague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starom\u011bstsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed 1\/3
110 00
<\/span>Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prague Jewish Museum<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Photo: Prague Jewish Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Over a hundred years old, but still going strong, it is one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world, and boasts the best-preserved collection of Jewish monuments in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U Star\u00e9 \u0161koly 1
110 00
Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

House of the Black Madonna<\/h3>\n\n\n
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House of the Black Madonna and the Grand Caf\u00e9 Orient
Photo: Grand Caf\u00e9 Orient<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Discover this unique cubist building, designed by the famous Czech architect Josef Go\u010d\u00e1r, which houses the permanent exhibition of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, devoted to Czech cubism.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Grand Caf\u00e9 Orient
Photo: Grand Caf\u00e9 Orient<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Grand Caf\u00e9 Orient, which is the only cubist caf\u00e9 in the world, is located on the first floor of the building. I\u2019m really sorry I didn\u2019t get the address and didn\u2019t go there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u016fm U \u010cern\u00e9 Matky Bo\u017e\u00ed (The House of the Black Madonna)
Ovocn\u00fd trh 19
110 00
Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the <\/a>Grand Caf\u00e9 Orient <\/a>website (inside)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Municipal House<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Municipal House
Photo: Normand Boulanger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Immerse yourself for a moment in the magical century of steam at the splendid Municipal House, whose size and good state of preservation make it one of the most precious buildings in the world. Listen to Dvo\u0159\u00e1k or Mozart in the Smetana Hall under the roof of an art nouveau treasure, and enjoy its beauty, not just with your eyes, but with your other senses too.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dining room of the restaurant at the Municipal House
Photo: Normand Boulanger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You can also explore the interior on guided tours. The caf\u00e9 is simply magnificent and the food is excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obecn\u00ed d\u016fm, a.s. (Municipal House)
n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky 1090\/5
111 21
Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucerna Palace and its rooftop patio<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Lucerna Palace
Photo: Paul Volkmer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Located in the centre of Prague, right in the heart of the New Town, the Lucerna Palace is home to many treasures. Among them is a unique place that attracts locals and tourists alike: the roof of the palace, offering a panoramic view of the Czech capital. Discover a versatile place with an Art Nouveau passageway. The arcade is dominated by the statue \u201cThe Horse\u201d by popular Czech artist David \u010cern\u00fd, a controversial adaptation of the statue of Saint Wenceslas on Wenceslas Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built by the family of former president V\u00e1clav Havel, the emblematic figure of the Velvet Revolution, the Lucerna Palace is celebrating its 110th anniversary since its opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the roof, you can enjoy a unique view of the city, sipping a drink while watching the sunset. Cultural events are also held here, as well as numerous social gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0160t\u011bp\u00e1nsk\u00e1 61
116 02
Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the patio website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Museum <\/b>Kampa <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n