In this blog post, I share seven of the best photo spots in Prague that I photographed during my visits between 2015 and 2018. You will discover iconic locations such as the Charles Bridge and the Dancing House, along with practical tips on viewpoints, compositions, and ideal visiting times.

To help you find each location, click the map icon on any photo to open the interactive Map View. It shows the exact spot where I stood when I took each photo.

Know Before You Go to Prague

Prague is a well known tourist destination. Thus you’ll encounter masses of tourists during the peak season from June to August and in December for the Christmas markets. I’d avoid that peak season unless you want to be pushed through the narrow streets and across famous photo spots like the Charles Bridge. Do not expect to get photos without tourists during the peak season; no matter if you photograph during the daytime or at night.

Getting around in Prague is easy. Many photo spots are within walking distance and Prague has a well working public transportation system with trams, buses and a metro. I’d recommend buying a tourist ticket for e.g. 24, 48 or 72 hours. Alternatively you can book a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour that will take you to all the famous photo spots.

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Photo Spots in Prague

What I love in Prague is that it has something to photograph for everyone. Modern architecture as well as ancient buildings and even bridges.

Explore the Locations

You can see all the spots mentioned in this article on an interactive map. You can also open the map also from each photo with a “Map View” button.

The Dancing House

One of the most iconic photo spots in Prague is the “Dancing House”, also called “Fred and Ginger’s dancing house”.

Dancing House, Prague
Dancing House, Prague.

The best place to take a photo is from across the street of the crossing, where the building is located. Try to go there at night. The traffic is less than during the day and you get a minute or two between the green light periods to take a long exposure. I took the above photo during the blue hour.

Muzeum Metro Station

The next photo stop is the Muzeum Metro Station. It is located near Wenceslas Square, which is another notable photo spot. It features an artsy wall that you can photograph with a normal shot or using a long exposure when a train leaves or arrives.

Muzeum Metro Station
Muzeum Metro Stop Prague

Wenceslas Square

This is one of the main city squares close to the aforementioned Muzeum metro stop. At the top of the square, you will see the impressive building of the National Museum.

Wenceslas Square Prague
Wenceslas Square with the National Museum

The best photo spot here is about in the middle of the square where the planted area is. If you take a photo at night, either use a tripod or the night mode of the stock camera app or ProCamera. As this is a square, try to use a wide or ultra wide angle lens to capture as much of the square as possible.

The Baroque Library at the Clementinium

The Clementinum is a historic building complex used as a library. It contains one of the most photographed places in Prague: the Baroque Library.

Baroque Library at the Clementinium
Baroque Library at the Clementinium

The Baroque Library is one of the more challenging photo spots. You can only see it during a guided tour and you cannot enter the room itself. Instead, visitors get a brief view through a doorway. During a tour with twenty to twenty-five people, each person only has a few seconds to see it. Photographing into the library may or may not be permitted depending on the tour guide. If allowed, you must not use flash or a tripod. The library is also dim, with only limited natural light entering through the windows. To capture a sharp photo, familiarize yourself with the low-light mode of the stock camera app or the low-light mode in ProCamera. Do not attempt to use long-exposure apps like Slow Shutter Cam handheld, as keeping your hands completely still for several seconds is nearly impossible.

St. Vitus Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint Vitus is a Gothic cathedral located within Prague Castle. It is the largest church in the country. Inside, you will find an expansive nave that serves as an impressive photo spot.

St. Vitus Cathedral Prague
St. Vitus Cathedral Prague

You can use your iPhone to photograph inside, but tripods are not permitted. You will get the best shot using the wide-angle lens of your iPhone. Afterwards, you can fix perspective distortion right on your iPhone to make the vertical lines upright.

Old Jewish Cemetery

The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. With the oldest tombstone dating back to 1439, this historic cemetery has experienced a long history.

Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague
Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague

Unfortunately, the cemetery was closed when I visited because I had not checked the opening hours beforehand. The cemetery is open to visitors every day except Saturdays.

Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge in Prague is probably one of the best known photo spots in Prague. While the bridge can feel crowded during the day, it becomes a truly memorable photo spot during the golden hour and blue hour.

Charles Bridge, Prague, during the Blue Hour
Charles Bridge, Prague, during the Blue Hour

When you photograph Charles Bridge, use the rule of thirds technique to place the cathedral in the left third of the frame. The best vantage point is from the east bank of the Vltava River. Walk about fifteen minutes south along the riverbank to find an ideal vantage point. You will know you have found the spot when you see photographers setting up their tripods.

Use Map View To see where I stood when I took the photo, click the map icon on the image to open Map View. Then click on the photo spot to display the exact shooting location.

Behind the Lens When Visiting Prague

I took all the photos in this blog post using different iPhone models ranging from the iPhone 5S to the iPhone X. Those earlier sensors offered a resolution of 5 or 12 megapixels, and native night mode did not exist yet. If you plan to take photos in low light, take a look at how to take photos at night with an iPhone. It is well worth the effort.

For taking photos of the Charles Bridge or the Dancing House at night, I recommend using a tripod, too. Like the Rollei Compact Traveller Tripod or a Gorillapod for iPhone.

For editing your Prague photos, especially inside the cathedral, explore different techniques on how to fix perspective distortions on iPhone.

Is Prague Worth a Visit for Photographers?

Due to its rich variety of architecture and historic buildings, Prague belongs on the bucket list of every travel photographer. Within two days, you should be able to see all the iconic photo spots in Prague. If you have a third day in Prague, consider visiting and hiking through the stunning Rock City in the north of the Czech Republic.