First Fortified Settlement of Prague
Vyšehradské sady
Why locals love it
Beautiful views and angles of Prague that you don't normally see from the tourist routes. Featuring large gardens, ancient fortification walls, secret gardens, a beautiful church next to a cemetery full of famous Czechs including Alphons Mucha. Oh! Can't forget the beautiful old beer garden with the best selection of traditional Czech snacks.
Why you should visit it
This is where locals come to relax with their family or propose to their lovers. Legend has it that the first Queen of Bohemia, Libuše had a vision atop this hill, of a golden tipped city stretching along the river and through the valley. In that vision she found her husband, Premysl, who would become the first king of Bohemia.
Special tip
Beer garden is great at noon and has the best food on offer of any beer garden in Prague.