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Prague doesn’t unfold in a straight line. It winds — through alleyways that echo with centuries of footsteps, over bridges that feel like portals, and into courtyards where history breathes just beneath the surface. It’s a city of contrasts: Gothic but playful, reserved but romantic, deeply historical but buzzing with modern pulse.
This isn’t about castles or clock towers — it’s a glimpse into the quieter corners of the city. The details that linger long after the river mist fades.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Prague.
5. The world’s oldest working astronomical clock lives here.
Installed in 1410, the Prague Orloj is not just decorative — it still tracks time, the zodiac, and the movement of the sun and moon. Locals and visitors alike gather every hour to watch its procession of wooden apostles pass by like clockwork.
4. Beer is cheaper than water.
In many Prague pubs, it’s still cheaper to order a pint of local lager than a bottle of still water. Beer isn’t just a drink here — it’s a cultural staple, brewed with centuries of expertise and pride.
3. The Charles Bridge has 30 statues — and many legends.
Built in the 14th century, this iconic bridge is lined with saints, stories, and superstitions. One statue is said to bring luck if you touch it. Another marks the place where a martyr was thrown into the river. Every step carries weight.
2. The city is home to a hidden cubist lamppost.
Prague is the only city in the world with a cubist lamppost — located near Wenceslas Square. It’s a strange, angular little detail that reveals how the city flirted with avant-garde design while the rest of Europe leaned traditional.
1. The Velvet Revolution began with student protests here.
In 1989, peaceful student demonstrations in Prague helped trigger the end of communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Within weeks, the regime fell. The power of that movement still hums beneath the cobblestones.
Bottom line.
Prague doesn’t shout — it enchants.
It hides its stories in corners, statues, and shadows,
Waiting for you to slow down and notice.
It’s not a dream — it just feels like one.
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