Prague is packed with beautiful architecture, enchanting cobbled streets and splashed with colour which means there are so many photogenic corners to capture. Below are the most perfect spots to fill your Instagram feed with Prague’s fairytale charm 😍 A lot of Prague’s iconic landmarks can become busy very quickly so my advice is to get up early to get photos without anyone sneaking in (plus the early morning light is always better in my opinion!). I’ve now visited Prague three times and it’s been wonderful to find different places to visit as well as to enjoy different sides to the city on each occasion.
📣 This list has been updated in 2024 with new photos and new locations!
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1. Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge is one of Prague’s most iconic and well known landmarks. It sweeps across the Vlatva River, its statues, towers and its time blackened bricks easily recognisable. This is, therefore the top place for a perfect Prague Instagram shot 😉
Since its so well known this is one of the busiest locations in Prague so if you don’t come early in the morning (although there were still more people than I expected at 7.30am!) then you can expect to be sharing your photos with a lot of other tourists.
2. Teresa U Prince
The Teresa U Prince is located on top of the Hotel U Prince and sells itself as the top Instagram spot in Prague. I have to admit I’m inclined to agree. You get a view of the Main Square with both the Astronomical Clock and the Church of Our Lady before Týn. Plus, because it’s paid entry, it’s pretty quiet up here! During my 2024 return to Prague, I didn’t visit here and I couldn’t find the price online so I’m afraid I can’t update you on the current price (300CZK in 2020).
3. The Dancing House
The Dancing House really stands out compared to the rest of Prague’s architecture (it was finished in 1996) and whilst the design of this hotel splits opinions it does mean it’s bound to be a stand out post. If you search the dancinghouse hashtag on Instagram you’ll see I missed a trick though 😆
4. Astronomical Clock
Every hour (from 9am to 11pm) a crowd gathers beneath the ornately decorated Astronomical Clock on the South side of the Old Town Hall Tower. They’re gathered to watch the parade of the Apostles as they pass by the blue doors at the top of the clock. Make sure you wait to watch the cockerel pop out at the end of the procession! As you’d expect, you’ll get a quieter shot when noone’s around and this was taken at 6:30am…
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5. Míšeňská
Usually my favourite Instagram photos are the ones where it feels as though I’ve just stumbled upon a picture perfect street that no one else knows about. Míšeňská was that for me in Prague. It’s located just a few minutes walk away from Charles Bridge in Malá Strana and in comparison was very peaceful. We spent about an hour wondering through the narrow cobbled streets of this area before making our way up to Prague Castle. This street stood out because of the gorgeous colours of the buildings and the cobbles winding away into the distance. Honestly this felt like a fairytale!
6. Golden Lane
Another colourful street but this time found in the Prague Castle area. Golden Lane for me was the most photogenic place in this area of Prague. It’s filled with little craft shops overflowing with souvenirs to take home intermingled with rooms made up to show how people would have lived and worked int he homes here. Whilst it doesn’t cost to get into the Castle Area (there is a security point to go through) you will need to purchase one of the Castle Circuit tickets to get into Golden Lane.
7. Church of Our Lady before Týn from the top of the Astronomical Clock Tower
This view of the Church of Our Lady before Týn is one of the most well known photos of Prague most likely due to the distinctive turrets tat jut dramatically out of the mass of orange rooftops its surrounded by. Take the elevators or climb up to the top of the Astronomical Clock Tower (paid entry) for this Insta shot.
8. Old Town Square
The Old Town Square of Prague is the bustling focal point of Prague’s Old Town. Admire the stunning architecture and beautiful buildings that border the Square, from the baroque St Nicholas Church to the Gothic Old Town Hall. Its filled with decorative street lamps, the sound of shoes hitting cobbles all around and the smell of fresh Chimney Cakes cooking over open fires.
This is another busy location in Prague so we got up early on a Sunday morning to come here before 8am to take these photos before the Square filled up with tourists.
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9. Charles Bridge with Swans and Waterside
The white swans (and swooping gulls) make this quintessential show of Prague all the more special and I’m sure you’ve seen one of these popping up on your Instagram feed or discover page. This location I’ve heard is beautiful as the sun sets but the overcast weather we got didn’t let us see it for ourselves. Warning. There’s a lot of mud and bird poop about round here so watch out when you’re taking a photo…!!
10. Main Square from the top of the Astronomical Clock Tower
As you wonder round the top of the Astronomical Clock Tower you’ll be greeted with different views at every corner. Another one for Instagram is the bird’s eye perspective of the Square below to make you feel very tiny (and also try not to think too much about how high you are!)
11. Powder Tower
The Powder Tower is a Gothic tower that used to be one of the entrances to the Old Town of Prague. Its an iconic location in Prague and a classic Instagram shot. Especially with the classic touring cars that line the street of Celetná ready to whisk tourists away on a guided tour of the city!
12. Klementinum Baroque Library
The Klementinum Baroque Library is the first new addition to this list after my 2024 trip to Prague. You can visit this beauty on a tour of the Klementinum Tower (half price first tour of the day). Whilst you can’t enter the library (it’s a very important, historical collection) it’s still amazing to peek in and see this stunning space with its variety of globes as well as the ornate decor. On a tour, you’ll also be able to enjoy a stunning view of Prague from the top of the tower. It has one of the vest views across to St Vitus Cathedral & the Castle.
13. Archway of the Lesser Town Bridge Tower
This is another location where an early start really pays off. There aren’t many points in the day where your only companions are the pigeons pecking and strutting their way across the street. The archway of the Lesser Town Bridge Tower frames this view into Malá Strana perfectly with the dome and tower of St Nicholas Church just poking into the scene.
14. St Francis of Assisi Church
Another captivating corner of this capital city is the tiny square beside Charles Bridge Old Town Bridge Tower. It’s looked down on by the commanding dome of St Francis of Assisi Church with the facade of St Salvator in the background.
15. Charles Bridge & Mala Strana
The Vlatva river cuts a wide curve through Prague splitting the Old Town from the Lesser Town (Malá Strana). The last of my perfect Instagram spots in Prague is the view from the Old Town across the Vlatva with the Charles Bridge and the skyline of Malá Strana, St Vitus Cathedral always dominating. There are two spots along the East Bank of the river to get slightly different viewpoints. The one above is taken from the terrace beside the Bedrich Smetana statue.
On the North side of the Charles Bridge there’s another terrace. This one is beside the church of St Francis of Assisi. The shot across the Vlatva river is perfect at all times of day including at night when the lights of Malá Strana reflect on the river surface.
16. Strahov Monastery Libraries
You’ll find Strahov Monastery around a ten minute walk from Prague Castle, located on top of the hill overlooking the Old Town and the river. The Monastery is a charming, peaceful place to visit and it’s also home to two beautiful libraries. Much like the Klementinum Baroque Library, it’s not possible to enter the Theological Hall & the Philosophical Hall (cost 150CZK) because they’re historic collections that need to be preserved but they’re really so beautiful to view. They make stunning captures if you’re a fan of sharing libraries and book themed content on Insta.
17. Old Town Hall Interior
I’ve already shared that the exterior of Prague Old Town Hall is a great capture for Instagram and after my 2024 visit I’m also adding the interior because the details are INCREDIBLE. Compared to the exterior, you do have to pay to join a tour to see the interior but it’s well worth it. Our guide was really funny and it was interesting to learn more about Prague’s history and the history of the building. There are a handful of locations that make really gorgeous Insta shots including the Chapel, George Hall and the mosaic tiled exit.
Top Tip – Booking Activities & Tours
My favourite app for booking tours, adventures and plenty of fun is Get Your Guide. There are so many epic memories that you can choose to make from food tours to entry tickets, laidback wine tasting to adrenaline filled adventures. Make sure you use my discount code CATTHOMSON5 for 5% off your first booking when you download the app as a new user 👇
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18. Infinity Book Tower
The Infinity Book Tower, I believe is a new addition to the Prague Instagram Scene since by 2020 visit so it’s joining the Insta hit list after my 2024 visit. It’s free to visit the Book Tower although you’ll need to queue to see it properly and you can find it in the entrance of the Municipal Library. The Tower is made up of over 8000 books and uses mirrors at both the top and the bottom to make the inside seem like it’s stretching on forever. It’s pretty cool!
19. Waldstein Garden
Over in the Lesser Town you can find a rather lush and peaceful spot called the Waldstein Garden. I gasped when I saw the above view. Such a charming green oasis amongst the city streets of Prague. The green of the trees contrasts so well with the orange tiled rooftops to make this lovely photo.
20. Head of Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka is likely the most famous person born in Prague and so it is only fitting that this is celebrated in some way. What’s unusual about Prague’s tribute to the novelist is that it comes in the form of an 11 metre tall rotating sculpture of Kafka’s head. The mirrored panels make a striking contrast to the buildings its enveloped by.
21. Antikvariat Nerudova
Last but not least is another Instagram spot for book lovers! This is Antikvariat bookshop located at Nerudova and it really has the most charming exterior. I love the doorframe as well as the historic plaque above the door and the perfect position of the lamp post as well. Places like this prove that you need to make sure you keep your camera ready when you’re exploring Prague because you never know what lovely photo you’re going to find around the next corner 📷
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