The Unexpected in Prague
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Take a photo with Guard at Prague Castle
The Unexpected🇨🇿Changing the Guard at Prague Castle Prague Castle is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Czech. Changing the Guard takes place in the first courtyard of Prague Castle at 12:00 daily. This is the formal handover carried out with a fanfare and banner exchange. 🇨🇿About the Guards The Guard is composed of a brigade of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic who serve the President of the Czech Republic as a security force who also provide honour guards and take part in ceremonial functions. 🇨🇿When to Visit The ceremonial Changing of the Guard including a fanfare and the flag ceremony happens daily at 12.00 noon in the first courtyard of the Castle. The sentries at the gates of the medival castle change on the hour from 07.00 to 20.00 in the summer season and from 07.00 to 18.00 in the winter season.
Find the Hidden Water Wheel
The UnexpectedPrague is perfect for exploring by foot, with surprises around every corner, tasty treats behind every window, wobbly cobblestones loose afoot, and even a working water wheel! Locate the water wheel and have a coffee or a nice cold local beer while enjoying the atmosphere.
Curate Your Own Beer Crawl
The UnexpectedHey there, hop aficionados and lager lovers! Ready to get a little 'hoppy'? Embark on a self-guided beer crawl to taste some of the world's best pivo (that's Czech for beer, friend) right in the heart of Prague. Don't just settle for any pint when you can sip your way through centuries of brewing history. Pro tip: pace yourself to avoid a 'brew-tal' morning!
Whistle Along the Waterways on a Pedal Boat
The UnexpectedImagine gliding through the calm waters of the Vltava river on a sunny day, feeling the gentle bob of your pedal boat as you whistle your fave tune and soak in the panoramic views of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge – but with zero traffic (unless you count the occasional swan)!
Whisper Secrets to the Charles Bridge Statues
The UnexpectedFancy a less conventional chat? Head over to Charles Bridge at dawn, when the hustle and bustle is at a low, and whisper your wishes or secrets to the historic statues that line this iconic landmark. It's believed that sharing your thoughts with these stoic figures might bring a spot of luck, or at the very least, make for a quirky tale to tell friends back home. Remember to keep it between you and the statues though -- they won't gossip!