The Czech Republic is known for its beauty especially because of its architecture. There are very few people who aren’t actually aware of the beauty of Prague which is its capital city. The city is situated on the Vltava river and has a population of about 2.6 million. The city has a lot of history coming right from its monarchical times. Right now, it holds many architectural heritages that are visited by tourists on a daily basis. But we wanted to highlight a different side of Prague which people often miss. So, here are some of the offbeat places that tourists can definitely visit when they are in the city.
Museum of Medieval Torture:
The medieval ages were an obscure time when people turned gruesome at times. One of the most interesting things that they had were the torture devices and laws which were deadly. So, people who are interested in knowing more about its history can definitely visit this museum present next to Charles Bridge in the city. It sports over 100 exhibits over an area of 400 m2. They have even set up wax figures which look quite authentic to the setting. We are sure that people who like quirky places will definitely love this museum along with the medieval history enthusiasts.
Museum of Communism:
As you may know, Communism has been a part of our world for some time. There is a lot of history attached to communism in Czechoslovakia. This museum commemorates the life and history attached to the people. It has a lot of things attached to the Stalinist era. Everything is in the 1,500 m2 and it has the authenticity to it. The creators have tried to give the place a feel of the era. There are thematic divisions through which people including the special archives. If you visit the museum definitely try to get a map of it as it will help you in exploration.
Visit a Nuclear Bunker:
Do you know about the Cold War? If yes, then you must know that it was an era that had a lot to do with nuclear power and discussions related to it. When in Prague, you can visit the Nuclear Bunker exposition. The place mainly deals with the gear and different types of equipment that were used in World War II. There are 3 parts of the bunker that you can visit. It brings out the reality of war and the way they took the preparations. Make sure to check the proper directions when you visit the place.
Vysehrad:
As we said above the architecture of Prague matters a lot to its tourist because of the heritage. Vysehrad is a fort that is present in the city and is situated in the right bank of the Vltava river. Along with the fort you should also see the cemetery which has the graves of many eminent people. There are several different statues in the area which mark the beautiful architecture present at that time. Even the locals suggest this place as it isn’t as crowded as the Prague castle. Do check the operating timings of this place before you visit it.
Check out sculptures by David Černý:
If you are in Prague and want to see some quirky and provocative art, then you should definitely check out the sculptures of David Cerny. You can take a walk to see the amazing creations which are quite different from the ones you generally see. You will find them at several different locations around the city. Do check out the crawling infants at the Zizkov Television Tower. If you are interested, then check if a walk is available to see all of them in one go. Some sculptures are also present at ‘Futura’ which is an art space in the city.
So, here are some of the unique places of interest that you will find in the city of Prague. If you want to make your private tour Prague a memorable one, then try out Withlocals. They are specialists of local traveling and they even have an app which helps you to connect with them. Visit their website to know more about them and the way that they work.