During the first weekend in June, 18 students from Touro Law's Berlin Summer Abroad program hopped on the train and headed south of the border to Prague. While everyone had to battle a massive sea of tourists (it was the first warm Spring weekend in Central Europe in a long time, and everyone and their mother descended on Prague at the same time), we still managed to take in one of Europe's most beautiful cities in a short period of time.
To really do Prague with only one full day it's best to start in Malá Strana at the Prague Castle and take in some amazing views of the Prague cityscape from atop a cliff. Then one can make their way down a stone walkway past several cafes and tourist kitsch shops before reaching the banks of the Vltava River. There, one can walk across the Charles Bridge, a pedestrian bridge adorned with Baroque statues depicting various patron saints from the 17th century. From there it's a short walk into Prague's famous old town square where it'll be time to reward yourself with a beer!
Taking in the scenery near Prague Castle
Touro Law student Megan Landy on the Charles BridgeThe 18 of us all found things that weekend to do on our own. Some took in Prague's landmark Jewish Cemetery on Sunday, while others hit the town hardcore and danced 'till dawn at Central Europe's biggest club.
By Brian Elliott, Student, Touro Law Summer Abroad Program in Germany 2010
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