🇨🇿 Prague Castle & Lesser Town Road Trip Guide 🚗✨
🚘 Road Trip Essentials • CK Town → Prague Castle: 2-hour drive (depart by 11AM) • Morning Option: Explore Český Krumlov Castle (9-11AM for crowd-free photos) • Highway Vignettes: Buy online at eDalnice.cz or at EuroOil gas stations (MUST for Austria/Czech roads) 🏰 Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) 📍 Perched above Lesser Town, the world’s largest ancient castle complex! 🚶♂️ Walking Routes: ✅ Main Entrance: Tram 22 to Pražský hrad → First Courtyard ✅ Scenic Route: Cross Charles Bridge → Climb Zámecké schody (Castle Steps) 🎫 Tickets (2025): • Free access to grounds; paid entry for highlights (book online!) 🌟 Top Attractions: 1️⃣ St. Vitus Cathedral (Gothic masterpiece) 2️⃣ Old Royal Palace 3️⃣ St. George’s Basilica (Pink & ancient!) 4️⃣ Golden Lane (Kafka’s blue house #22!) 5️⃣ Royal Garden (Spring blooms!) 6️⃣ Noon Guard Change (12PM sharp!) ☕ Lesser Town (Malá Strana): • Post-castle wander: Cobbled lanes, pastel houses, and hidden cafés! • Photo Hotspot: Nerudova Street’s ornate doorbells 📸 ⚠️ Pro Tips: • Shoes: Cushioned soles for killer cobblestones! • Audio Guide: Bring headphones for history deep-dives 🎧 • Night Magic: Return for illuminated castle views! 🅿️ Parking: 📍 LGP Parking (Sněmovní 4–6, 500m from castle) • App-only payments – download before arrival! #Prague #CastleVibes #CzechRepublic