When a building was built way back in the 800s you know you are in for a treat when you pay it a visit. Prague Castle certainly falls into this category as it was supposedly built back in the late 800s. This makes it well over a thousand years old, so it has certainly experienced a lot of history in that time.

The castle has long opening hours right through the year so whenever you visit you will be able to slot it into your other activities. Be sure to stay around long enough to see the Changing of the Guard. You shouldn’t have to wait long to see it, since it takes place on an hourly basis.

The castle itself is huge. In fact it holds the record as the largest castle from ancient times still standing. As such there is plenty to look at, discover and explore, including the various towers and also the castle gardens. Watch out for the Powder Tower and the White Tower for example. The former tower used to be where alchemists worked in their laboratory. It isn’t used for this purpose any more of course, but you can still wander around inside and imagine how different things would have looked years ago.

Be sure to visit the Basilica of St George as well. This is contained within the castle’s grounds and while the Basilica itself is not the original structure, the foundations are still the original ones that were first put in place all those centuries ago.

The gardens themselves will offer plenty of fresh air and insight into the life and times of the castle. There are half a dozen separate areas to explore, including a nursery garden. Anyone with a healthy interest in gardening will no doubt enjoy exploring everything the exterior of Prague Castle has to offer.

One of the easiest ways to reach the castle is to take a tram. They stop within the grounds so you can easily hop off once you arrive, and find your way back again when it is time to leave.