What is it?
You don’t have to spend a cent on postage to enjoy the view in this grand hall of bureaucratic activity. The walls above the functional counter level alternate between tall paned windows and swirling floral frescoes. The vaulted skylights lining the ceiling add a hushed echo to the room as locals routinely take a number to pay bills and post packages while surrounded by architectural beauty. The long window of operation makes sending last-minute wishes to relatives a possibility no matter what time you finally remember to look up their address, and a stationary shop in the corner sells packing materials to protect any fragile souvenirs.
Is it worth visiting?
One of the most fascinating post offices in Europe, it is yet another string in Prague’s curious bow. Whether you need to send something or not, it deserves a visit.
Ticketing info
As a living, working post office, you don’t need a ticket to enter. Don’t loiter too long, of course. The opening hours aren’t as wacky as they once were, but not many post offices on the planet are open long after the sun has gone down.
Time Out tip
Unfortunately, enjoyment is restricted to the eyes only – photography is not allowed inside the post office.
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025.
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