Atlas Obscura is one of my favourite places to check for things to do and see in new cities. The website (also a book) recommends the obscure and curious places around the world.
After checking the usual websites for Prague and Bratislava, and I’ve added a few places to MyMaps from Atlas Obscura.
Prague
Prague, Czech Rebpublic is a small, walkable city and the farthest Atlas Obscura suggestion is only a 30 minute walk from my hostel. So, while I typically will take off “outliers” from my list, I’ve kept all suggestions on my list and it will just come down to time. A few of the things I’m most excited for in Prague are:
- Hlava Franze Kafky – moving statue of Franz Kafky’s head.
- Municipal House – most of the building is closed unless taking a private tour but I’ll be checking out as much as I can
- Idiom Installation – a book statue (check out the pictures)
- The Dancing House of Prague – a “tipsy office building”
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Speculum Alchemiae – hidden lair of an alchemist discovered in a flood
- Proudy
- Dripstone Wall – only open between April and October so I should just be able to make it
- Museum of Torture Instruments – There are two!
Bratislava
There are only 7 suggestions on Atlas Obscura for Bratislava so I’ll check them all out.
- Cumil the Sewer Worker
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Obrazáreň pri Dóme – an abandoned church
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Slavín – Obelisk War Memorial
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Most SNP – a UFO restaurant on top of a cable supported bridge
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Hotel Galéria Spirit – a hotel and gallery
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UFO of Bratislava – a spaceship sculture
- VW Cableway
I went to Kafsky’s moving head, the Dancing House, (and dozens of other sights not listed), and can confirm that they are SO COOL/must sees!!
My love for the city of Prague is unrivalled – you’re just going to adore it!!
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Perfect!! I think my 3.5 days in the city should be plenty 👍🏻
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