=== What to see ===
==== Staro Metske (the Old Town) ====
The Prague Old Town with it's famous square is right across the bridge in eastern direction, through the western toll tower of the bridge and pretty much straight thru a labyrinth of small alleys and streets until it opens into the '''Old Town Square''' (Staro Metske Namesti). Two of the main attractions in the old town are right here, the 600 year old '''Astronomical Clock''' in the town hall tower at the western end of the square, and the '''Tyn Church''' across the square at the eastern end. If you think the slight difference in size of the church towers at the Tyn church is a optical illusion, it isn't, they are indeed slightly different in size and symbolize a man and a woman. The square is full of rstaurants and coffee's, but it is also pretty touristy here.
At the south-easternn end of the square starts '''Celetna''' street. This is one of the many shopping streets in downtown, so check the stores along the way. The street leads up to the '''Powder Gate'''.
Next to the gate is the '''Municipal House''' ("Obecni Dum"), styled in Art Nouveau architecture. Inside is on the left is a really nice, upscale restaurant that is still reasonable. The you gonna love the architecture in that place, stop by for a snack or coffee.
You can follow the main street in front of the Municipal House towards the river - there are some big shopping malls along the way. Once you're on the river make a left and follow the river until you're back at the '''Charles Bridge''',
Or you can zig-zag through the old town. If you can keep your general bearing towards the west, you'll always eventually wind up at the river, turn left until you see the Charles bridge - you can't really get lost.