On our last day in the Czech Republic, we spent it back in Prague. The plan was simple: grab some souvenirs, take a stroll through Petřín Gardens, and just take it easy before heading home.
I’ve heard so many stories about European flea markets—people finding all sorts of treasures—so it Was Sunday and I thought, why not check out Prague’s market. Ive read that U Elektry is the larges flea market in the Czech Republic and claims to be one of the largest in Europe. Over 600 sellers are spread over 50,000 square meters. I was hoping to stumble upon some crystal glasses or porcelain pieces.
So, after breakfast, we headed over to see what we could find. It took about a 30-minute tram ride from the Old Town to get there. Upon arrival, I noticed a steady stream of people heading in the same direction, so I decided to follow the crowd. Sure enough, it led me straight to the entrance of the market. It turned out the entrance wasn’t free—it cost 2 euros per person.
There were indeed plenty of sellers, and you could find almost anything—from food to toilet paper, old and new car tires, clothes, toys, electronics, flowers, and groceries. You name it, it was there—just not the treasures I was hoping for.
Unfortunately, nothing really caught my eye, so after a few hours of wandering around, we left empty-handed.
From there, we hopped on the tram and headed to explore Petřín Gardens.
Petřín Gardens is a large park in Prague with stunning views of the city. The gardens were established in the 13th century and have a beautiful blend of landscaped areas, winding paths, and a variety of trees and flowers.
The gardens has a huge rose garden. So beautiful and smells amazing!
One of the highlights is the Petřín Lookout Tower, which resembles the Eiffel Tower and provides panoramic views of Prague.
There are plenty of charming little cafes scattered throughout Petřín Gardens where you can relax and enjoy a refreshing Czech beer or a homemade lemonade. It’s a great way to take a break. So we did before heading back to the Old Town.
We spent the rest of the day giving one last look at the city, admiring the mix of architecture and its beauty.
Say “Aaaaaah…”
Near Národní třída, in the Quadrio shopping center’s courtyard, we found another sculpture by David Černý called “Metamorphosis.” It features 42 rotating panels that come together and break apart to form Kafka’s face. Every 15 minutes, the panels start rotating, changing the direction of the head.
Old Town as usual was packed with tourists.
For dinner, we decided to head to Kozlovna restaurant to enjoy Czech cuisine one last time. It felt like the perfect way to wrap up our trip with some hearty local dishes.
