The Other Prague

In contrast to the touristy and super-crowded old town of Prague, I experienced a rather chilled Saturday morning. Since I only had half the day, I had asked colleagues if there was anything to do in the area of my hotel (near "Andel" metro station in Prague 5) and the recommendation was to walk across Palackého bridge and have a coffee at the nice market there. I did exactly that and apart from the coffee (I got excited when I found a stall that offered flat whites, but the one I got was nasty and bitter) it really was charming and just what I had been looking for. I didn't buy anything other than said coffee and a pastry, but just enjoyed looking at the things offered and watching people. If you are ever in the area on Saturdays (I don't know if there is a market on other days of the week, too) and have already ticked off the touristy must-dos on your list, make sure to stop by.