12 Reasons Prague Should Be on Your Bucket List

Cobblestone lines the streets throughout Prague, often boasting beautiful patterns that change from block to block.

Somewhat off the beaten path, The John Lennon Wall is street art worth going out of your way for. Anyone can paint or write a message on the wall, and it changes every single day. Today, the wall represents love and peace.

Basically, a mozzarella stick on steroids. Smazený sýr, meaning "fried cheese" in Czech, is a slice of fried, breaded edam cheese in between two buns and is typically eaten with tartar sauce or mayonnaise.

Roam around the Old Town Square for endless shops, new art galleries, authentic restaurants, and pubs. For those who love to people watch, the square is the perfect spot.

When in Prague, you have to order trdelník filled with Nutella. These sweet pastries, typically called chimney cakes, are made on hot spinning cylinders, then coated in sugar and filled with all sorts of options (including ice cream!).

Prague has some of the best, cheapest beer in the world. In local restaurants and pubs, a mug of beer is, literally, cheaper than water. The most common Czech beers are pale lagers of pilsner, with a transparent golden color with high foaminess and lighter flavor.

The Vltava River is the longest river within the Czech Republic. The Old Town and the New Town are on each side of the river. Rent a paddleboat for the day and ride throughout the river (you can even order a beer on the river from your boat!).

Prague Castle sits atop a hill overlooking the town, surrounded by gardens, whimsical rambling streets, and brick-paved staircases. When the castle lights up at night, it feels as if you're truly walking throughout a fairy-tale land.

Prague is rich with awe-worthy architectural landmarks. There's a unique blend of gothic, baroque, art nouveau, and modern buildings, making the city European eye candy.

Prague's Astronomical Clock is one the most visited sights in the city. It's a tall ornate clock tower that overlooks Old Town Square. Travelers stand under the clock to watch it chime on the hour, anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For the ultimate view of the city, go into the clock tower and climb to the top.

Walking around Prague, you will find plenty of cozy cafes serving hearty stew in bread bowls, a traditional cuisine for the city. Goulash is a meat stew made from beef or pork, and once it's poured into a round hollowed bread loaf, you're in for a real treat.

New Town serves as Prague's main commercial district, boasting numerous department stores, boutiques, and a few small shopping malls. The New Town is also rich in culture, offering many theaters, cinemas, museums, and the State Opera House.