May 29, 2015
So, when I first pictured us going to the "Castle District", I thought we were going to an area that had several castles that we could see from the outside and go inside of as well. But when we got there, we kept wandering around trying to find the castles. Well, here is what I learned: The term "Castle District"basically refers to Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral and the surrounding land. Prague Castle is the metaphorical and historical throne of the Czech lands. The President of the Czech Republic resides here. The area includes the Old Royal Palace, the South Gardens, St. George's Basilica, etc. BUT, it is not an area with a bunch of castles like I pictured it being.
St. Vitus Cathedral
The inside of St. Vitus Cathedral
On our walk up to the District. Beautiful views!
A view from the back of the cathedral.
Verdict: No. Prague is such a walkable city and you would never come to Prague and not go to the Castle District. However, in my opinion, Old Town Square and Charles Bridge had more charm than this area. Here, we walked around for an hour or two, went inside the cathedral, and moved on with our day. A nice place to see and a very impressive cathedral, but not a must do before you die.
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