The best way to explore Praha 7 is on foot, so it’s a good idea to eat a hearty breakfast before you set off. We start with brunch at The Farm Urban Kitchen & Coffee on Korunovacni between the two large parks, Stromovka and Letná. This roomy café serves breakfast classics, like pancakes, French toast and eggs in all variations, throughout the day. Seasonal dishes, such as squash gnocchi, and freshly pressed juices complete the extensive menu, which also includes tasty vegetarian and vegan options. In line with the farm-to-fork principle, only produce from the local farmers’ market finds its way into the kitchen here.

Time for art! On the outside, imposing Veletržní Palác in Holešovice looks somewhat out of place beside all the opulently adorned residences. The angular, dark-gray, functional edifice dating from 1928 stands out in cold, stark contrast to its surroundings. Plan at least two hours for a visit to the gallery because the building, which is also known as the “trade fair palace” (due to its original use), contains the extensive collection of modern and contemporary art belonging to the Prague National Gallery. On six floors, you can admire some 2300 exhibits from all over Europe, including works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Vincent van Gogh as well those of Czech artists. After the tour, you’ll likely welcome a little refreshment – or maybe your next caffeine fix? At the museum’s own Café Jedna (cafejedna.cz), flat white & co. are brewed with Fair Trade beans from the Prague coffee roastery Mamacoffee.

One of the most original shopping options in Praha 7 is the Vnitroblock, which opened in 2016. A concept store, café and a cultural forum are all united under one roof in the former industrial building. Sustainably produced fashion and Czech designer collections are on sale here alongside art, home accessories and books (and can also be ordered online from the Signature Store: signaturestore.cz). Dance courses, exhibitions, readings and concerts complete the concept. The Praha 7 hipster crowd is so happy with the concept that they are planning new developments, so that a florist, a restaurant and the Vnitroblock’s own brewery will soon be opening here.

In the south of Praha 7, high above the city, the Prague “metronome” stands 25 meters high in Letná Park on Letná Hill – and is easily recognizable even from the old town. Although the official name of the steel installation by Vratislav Karel Novák is “Time Machine,” the gigantic pendulum’s nickname has become firmly established. The artwork has occupied this historic site since 1991 – historic because the Metronome stands on the pedestal that supported Europe’s largest Stalin monument from 1955 until it was blown up in 1962 in the course of de-Stalinization . From the plateau, you have a panoramic view of the old town and the Vltava with its many bridges, including the Charles Bridge. The view is particularly picturesque at dusk, when it is often misty, so it’s well worth making a brief stop here, especially just before sunset.

The atmosphere at this small, family-run slow-food eatery is laid back. Instead of a large menu, it offers a daily changing selection of homemade hot food and soups, as well as excellent quiches and cakes. Placing the emphasis on sustainability, Iva Jakes, the owner, cooks mostly with seasonal and regional produce. As a popular lunch spot, the bistro is often packed around midday, but it’s easier to find a spot in the evening because then, it’s mostly just locals getting together for a glass of Austrian wine here. Make sure to take a look at the walls here: The rear area of the bistro doubles as an exhibition space for young Czech artists.

The Bio Oko works like a time machine: The moment you step inside the lobby, you feel catapulted back to the past. This popular film art cinema looks exactly the way it did when it opened in 1940 and always features a selection of current and old movies on its program, which only adds to its retro charm. Besides the cozy furnishings – the auditorium has bean bags and deck chairs – there’s a bar that stays open late into the night and attracts a colorful crowd. Films are usually screened in their original version, sometimes with, sometimes without Czech subtitles.

Interior fans will love the sophisticated design of this bar, with its large panorama windows, black walls and designer lamps. The mood here is laid back, the selection of beverages extensive. Tip: Instead of opting for a classic cocktail, try one of the Cobra’s own creations or ask the barkeeper to recommend a drink. Changing DJs man the console from Thursday through Saturday, and the program is published ahead of time on the website. If you are already too exhausted to go to a bar in the evening, come in the morning: At 8 a.m. (Sat and Sun at 10 a.m.) the bar morphs into an open co-working space – with a diverse menu to feed body and soul.

One of the largest castle complexes in the world, this UNESCO-listed hilltop attraction contains a whole host of things to see, from the changing of the guards to St Vitus Cathedral.

Affording one of the best views in town, this Eiffel Tower-like structure was originally built in 1891 for a World’s Fair. There are 299 steps to the top (alternatively there’s a lift).

Dedicated to the most famous of the city’s literary figures, this intriguing exhibition examines the relationship between the writer and the city in which he lived.

A colourful – and sometimes disturbing – look at the realities of life in the Czech Republic under communist rule. Recommended for anyone with an interest in 20th-century history.

A hilltop fortress believed to be the site of the original settlement of Prague, today Vysehrad offers an interesting mix of religious buildings and period architecture – there’s also a cemetery containing various Czech luminaries.

This statue-topped, car-free bridge across the Vltava River is the most iconic of all Prague’s attractions. It was built in the 14th century and remains a magnificent spectacle.

Actually made up of six separate historical sites, including four synagogues, the museum comprises some beautiful attractions and gives detailed information on Jewish life in Prague over the ages.

The distinctive paintings of Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) are found in every gift shop you stray into, but it’s here at this compact museum that you’ll gain most insight into his life and works.

Still a functioning concert venue, this spectacular art nouveau building can also be visited on daily guided tours. It’s now more than a century old.

Notable not just for its height but for the giant babies climbing its exterior. They’re the product of cult sculptor David Cerny, whose brilliant public works can be seen in various parts of town.

A widely lauded 1930s-style cocktail bar that draws a well-heeled crowd – its reputation is huge, so you’ll need to book a table.

Heaven for beer lovers, this club has hundreds of different bottled varieties, as well as six on tap. A fun atmosphere.

Set within – or rather on top of – the Hilton Prague, this DJ cocktail bar has some of the best views in town.

An authentic, no-nonsense, smoky pub in the Old Town, with wood-panelled walls and long benches. Always popular.

A smart, American-style bar with a wide range of drinks – a good place to try absinthe.

Elegant fine dining here, with a mix of Czech and international influences on the menu.

As notable for its panoramic rooftop setting as for its refined and inventive fusion dishes.

A high-quality Italian restaurant in the Old Town, with homemade pasta and a bubbling atmosphere.

Installed on the second floor of the House of the Black Madonna, this is one of the city’s most appealing coffeehouses. As well as cake, the menu includes sandwiches and savory classics, such as Prague ham.

Although the decor is reminiscent of a works canteen, this place is still worth a visit because of all the wonderful Bohemian specialties it serves, like goulash and ribs, and a selection of delicious desserts – all at very reasonable prices.