During my recent trip to Prague what I found out to be particularly fascinating is looking at the city from above. There are many high points of view to enjoy it, plus every single metro station is just so photogenic! These are my highlights and main suggestions for your trip.
THE VIEW FROM THE CASTLE
The first thing that no one who goes to Prague can miss is the view of the entire city from the Castle’s hill. Take your time to soak up this beautiful vision because the city centre really looks like a fairy tale set.
Size fact: do you know that Prague castle is the largest ancient castle in the world? Now you do.
NOVA SCENA
You can’t miss the uniqueness of the Nova Scena‘s facade made of blown glass blocks. I found it really interesting since it’s an unusual kind of Brutalist building, it keeps all the style’s features such as repetition and geometry, monolithic and blocky appearance but the opaque glass that replaces the usual material used in brutalist architecture imitates really well the typical concrete look and feeling.
Oh, and don’t be afraid of popping in and taking pictures of the spiral staircase.
DANCING HOUSE
Top modern landmark in Prague is the Dancing House. Designed in cooperation with Frank Gehry, it’s a beautiful example of Deconstructivist architecture.
Do the two parts of the building look like two dancers? Hopefully your answer is yes because its shape should remind you of a man and a woman dancing, to be precise Gehry was thinking of Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers…I know…architects…
By the way, get in and go to the top floor where you can find a restaurant and a small cafè with a great view. But it’s not done yet, step outside in the terrace and get creative with the metallic nest. It’s perfect for artistic shots!
WHILE STROLLING…
don’t forget to take a peek even at the tiny cute streets, they may lead to something interesting or really Instagrammable like this nice Art Gallery.
CHARLES BRIDGE
Really popular and touristic place. I warn you! It will be hard to shoot due to the constant flow of people so try to be there before the sunrise, I’ve seen gorgeous pictures of the bridge itself, really spectral, isn’t it? If I’ll go again to Prague this will be on top on my to-do list.
METRO STATIONS
Another thing I’ll certainly do if I’ll be back in Prague is a metro station tour! Hopping in and out at every stop of the three metro lines.
So excited about this new project, it’s a work in progress but at least I’ve started it. Hope you find it interesting and inspiring!
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I’ve been in Prague a few times, and taken a lot of pictures, but I’m blown away by the new scenes and new eye on familiar ones. Really great pictures.
As for the Charles Bridge…my best pictures of it are from the river. Once you get on the bridge…well, you can’t really see it for the fascinating people scenes!
Thanks a lot! I’m really glad you like them, it matters a lot to me
This was my second time in Prague, the first was in summer and I can tell you the city changes completely. In winter it gets more mysterious and fascinating and you can take awesome pictures from the bridge but the best moment is at the sunrise or it will be packed with people.
Thanks a lot for your nice words, they’re really appreciated!
Thank you very much! I’m still learning though. I have an architectural and geometrical view of the world since this is my educational background but sometimes I get frustrated when I picture the final image in my mind but the lack of technique makes the shot different from what I wanted. But I’m working on it
That bridge is stunning from every point of view, to me is more a matter of time, sunrise is the best moment to shoot it.
Love your views of Prague! Thanks for sharing and welcome to TravelGumbo!
A great piece! Prague is one of my favorite cities in Europe and your post helped me remember exactly why I love visiting it. You’ve a great eye and the ability to see photographic opportunities — your images are excellent!
Regarding the Charles Bridge, I think the best images of the bridge itself are taken at a distance. But images from the top showing people, the row of saints and vendors are also fun and memorable.
Great photos!