12 Reasons Prague Should Be on Your Bucket List

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.

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.

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.

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.