PHOTOGRAPHERS GUIDE 2026
The ultimate photographer's guide to 40 carefully selected photo spots in Prague
40 carefully selected photography locations across Prague, illustrated with 100+ photographs, plus short videos, created over 12 years of exploring the city.
Prague is one of the most photographed cities in Europe. Most photographs, however, are taken from the same places, at the same time and often only a few metres from each other. This guide collects 40 Prague photo spots that go beyond the expected views and offer a different, quieter and more focused look at the city.
It is based on long-term observation of the light, weather and atmosphere of Prague. Each location was selected not only for its visual potential, but mainly for the short and fleeting moments that appear there only rarely — early morning, fog, silence or a natural balance in the scene.
Instead of a classic list of viewpoints, I focus on how to photograph each place, when the conditions are best and what works best in different situations. You will find practical information about light, timing, equipment, lenses and people, all written from the point of view of a photographer who regularly comes back to these places. This is not a checklist, but a working guide for photographers looking for atmosphere, patience and a story. And it is never finished: I keep photographing Prague, so new locations, photographs and videos are added over time.
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Before exploring the individual locations, a few notes on how to approach them. Some places in this guide work only for a few minutes each day, or only under very specific conditions. Patience and timing are often more important than the exact position itself.
Most images captured here are created in softer light — early morning or during blue hour. Working with a tripod is therefore not simply a technical choice, but a natural part of the process.
For each location, I include at least one photograph and describe my observations and experience from the place. I also attach a quick overview with a pinned point to help you reach the exact spot. The guide includes a Google Map with all mentioned locations.
— Milan Chudoba, Prague
1/40 - CHARLES BRIDGE
Charles Bridge in Prague — view from Malá Strana beneath the bridge
This photo was taken in Malá Strana, directly under Charles Bridge, on the left side when looking towards the Old Town. The lower camera position shows the bridge at a different scale than from the upper level — like a series of silhouettes of statues and arches slowly disappearing into the space. It is a less obvious place, but in the right conditions it can look very strong and peaceful.
The best conditions come very early in the morning, especially during the colder months. The best days are when fog stays around the river and the morning sun starts to break through. Usually these are mornings with temperatures around 2 degrees, low clouds and a clearer sky above the city. At these moments the upper part of Charles Bridge is full of photographers, while the lower part stays almost empty — quiet and without distracting elements.
From a composition point of view, it is good to focus on a specific section of the bridge. A wider lens can also work, but in this case I used a longer focal length to reduce the amount of detail and bring more attention to the silhouettes of the statues. One soft point of light in the background helps separate the towers from each other and gives the image more depth. Less detail in the scene often means a stronger result, especially in foggy conditions.
The place allows you to work comfortably with a tripod. You can move freely along the fence from left to right, and when you move towards the playground on the right, more composition possibilities appear. You can shoot both horizontal and vertical, with the vertical format often working better for the layers of silhouettes and the atmosphere of the morning light.
BEST TIME
Sunrise · Fog
LENS
Wide · Telephoto
ACCESS
Public walkway
DAILY CROWD
Medium
2/40 - HRADCANY
Street below the Castle toward the monastery
This is a well-known viewpoint, but most people look in one direction — towards the city. Sometimes, however, it is worth turning around and looking in the opposite direction, from the castle towards the monastery, where the space opens in a different way and offers a quieter composition.
This view gives photographers many possibilities in different seasons, both in the morning and evening. Most of my photographs here were taken in winter, when there are noticeably fewer people than during the busy summer, especially on the stairs. The more empty space makes it easier to work with lines, light and the rhythm of the city without distracting elements.
The ideal time is sunrise, when the first rays gently light up the walls of the buildings while the rest of the city is still in shadow. This contrast gives the photograph more depth and a natural gradation of light. The location also works very well in the evening, during blue hour, when the street lamps turn on and the street gets a calmer, almost cinematic atmosphere. The advantage is that you can work with both a wide-angle lens and a longer focal length. The view towards the city is of course just as interesting — but I will show that in another photograph.
As a safe choice, it is worth coming here during blue hour. You will almost always get pleasant light from the street lamps and the windows of the historic buildings. A lot depends, however, on which windows are lit and whether the weather adds something extra — for example fog or some moisture in the air. It is not about one correct time, but about returning to the same place during the year and waiting for the moment when the light, weather and city come together.
This viewpoint is not only about this direction. Most people come here mainly for the castle and the main viewpoint, which defines the whole place — from there you get a view over the historic centre of Prague from above, from Petřín through Malá Strana, Charles Bridge and all the way to the Žižkov TV Tower.
BEST TIME
Sunrise · Sunset
LENS
Wide · Medium
ACCESS
Public walkway
DAILY CROWD
Highly seasonal
3/40 - PETŘÍN GARDENS
Church of Our Lady from Petřín Gardens
This is an ideal place for early spring photography, when the trees in the gardens are in bloom. The morning sun rises directly in line with the Church of Our Lady and often shines straight into the lens, so knowing how to work with backlight is very important.
It is worth coming to see the location beforehand, so you have an idea of the possible angles, compositions and the terrain where you will be shooting. The slope is quite steep and can be very slippery when the grass is wet, so you need to be careful when working with a tripod. In any case, I found shooting handheld more useful here — you have more flexibility and if you have a steady hand, you can even hold three exposures at once… like me, heh.
The actual shooting always depends on the current light and the mood of the place. The possibilities are practically endless, especially when working with the foreground, where the flowering branches naturally frame the view of the church.
In spring there are often many people here already early in the morning, as many photographers are waiting for this moment. Getting up early and claiming a suitable tree in time is practically a necessity.
BEST TIME
Sunrise
LENS
Wide · Medium
ACCESS
Public park
DAILY CROWD
Highly seasonal
Complete Prague Photography Guide
40 carefully selected photography locations across Prague, illustrated with 100+ photographs, plus short videos, created over 12 years of exploring the city.
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