In the afternoon, we kicked off our city walk, starting with the mesmerizing Franz Kafka Rotating Head, a kinetic marvel that reflected both Kafka’s mind and Prague’s quirky soul. We strolled down to the curving elegance of the Dancing House, its surreal form swaying along the riverbank, then wandered over to the Municipal Library to peer into its dizzying “infinite” book tunnel. From there, we dove deeper into history and architecture at the grand Klementinum, where centuries of knowledge seemed to echo through the halls, but visitors are generally not permitted to enter the Baroque Library, and photography is strictly prohibited even from the entrance. As the day wore on, we explored the cobbled charm of the Old Town, pausing on Husova Street to spot David Černý’s darkly funny “Man Hanging Out”—a surprise glimpse of Freud dangling high above the street—perfectly wrapping up our artsy, architectural deep dive into Prague’s surreal and storied heart. We climbed the Old Town Bridge Tower, where the view over the Vltava River, the bridge, and the distant spires of Prague Castle took our breath away. As golden hour set in, we wandered across the bridge itself, the statues glowing in the evening light, before making our way back to the hotel, tired but completely enchanted. Our city walk map is here. 

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