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10 Instagram spots in Prague worth stopping for
Spires, a stone bridge and lanes that empty out after dark: Prague suits early risers. These 10 spots run from the castle hill to the old town.

Prague castle
The castle complex spreads over the hill above the river. Shoot the courtyards and St. Vitus towers from the south gardens.
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This park on the hill north of the center looks over the bridges and the old town. The beer garden terrace gives the wide panorama with the river below.
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Thirty statues line the 14th-century stone bridge over the Vltava. Cross it at sunrise to shoot the towers and statues without the crowds.
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Baroque houses and small squares fill the Lesser Town under the castle. Nerudova Street gives the steepest lane shot, looking up at the rooftops.
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Privacy detailsDancing house
Two glass and concrete towers lean against each other on the riverbank. Shoot from across the street to fit the full curve of the building.
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The library halls stay camera-free, but the Astronomical Tower gives a 360-degree roof view. Tickets run about 380 CZK, with a student rate near 200 CZK.
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The Old Town Square groups the town hall, the clock and the twin-spired church. Shoot from a cafe terrace for the square from above.
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Privacy detailsCastle Troja
A baroque villa with painted halls and a garden staircase north of the river. The double staircase and garden statues give the formal shots.
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Privacy detailsThe alley Nový svět
A quiet lane of small houses tucked behind the castle. It stays empty most of the day, which makes it easy to shoot.
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The fortress on the rock south of the center holds the twin-spired church of St. Peter and Paul. The rampart walls give river views back toward the castle.
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