{"id":14085,"date":"2025-04-24T16:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/may-day-the-holiday-of-love-and-lovers-in-prague\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T16:31:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:31:26","slug":"may-day-the-holiday-of-love-and-lovers-in-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/may-day-the-holiday-of-love-and-lovers-in-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"May Day, the holiday of love and lovers in Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>May Day is the day when couples in love go for walks, kiss under the blossoming trees and enjoy the spring atmosphere. Enjoy the 1st of May in Prague under the sign of love and romance.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go in Prague for romance on May 1st? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pet&#345;&iacute;n:<\/strong> The Pet&#345;&iacute;n hill with its lookout tower is a traditional place for May Day kisses. The walk through the flowering orchards and the view of Prague from the tower are unforgettable. People bring flowers to the statue of Karel Hynek M&aacute;cha in honour of this romantic poet.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letensk&eacute; sady:<\/strong> They offer a beautiful view of the Old Town and you will find a cherry tree avenue that is ideal for a romantic walk and kiss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Camp:<\/strong> This picturesque island on the Vltava River with its romantic nooks and crannies and views is a great place for a stroll for two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&lt;img width=&#039;200&#039; height=&#039;133&#039; src=&#039;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?fit=200%2C133&amp;amp;ssl=1&#039; class=&#039;cmtt-tooltip-featured-image wp-post-image&#039; alt=&#039;&#039; style=&#039;width: 200px; margin-top: 2%;float: right; margin-left: 2%;&#039; sizes=&#039;(max-width: 9999px) 200px,auto&#039; loading=&#039;eager&#039; srcset=&#039;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?w=1200&amp;amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?resize=324%2C216&amp;amp;ssl=1 324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?resize=416%2C277&amp;amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/karluv-most-vltava.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;amp;ssl=1 768w&#039; \/&gt;Charles Bridge is a historic stone bridge in Prague over the Vltava River. The bridge was built by order of Emperor Charles IV, and is one of the most famous monuments in the Czech Republic.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/glossary\/charles-bridge\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Charles Bridge<\/a>:<\/strong> this iconic Prague landmark offers stunning views of the Vltava River and historic buildings and is a popular place for romantic walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vy&scaron;ehrad: <\/strong>the castle with its magnificent views of Prague is ideal for a romantic walk and a picnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boat cruise on the Vltava<\/strong>: A romantic boat cruise on the Vltava is one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy Prague for two. The view of the illuminated sights from the river&rsquo;s surface is unforgettable. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Romantic <a href=\"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/cruises\/\" title=\"cruises on the Vltava River in Prague\">cruises on the Vltava River in Prague<\/a>:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?resize=980%2C654&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A romantic boat cruise on the Vltava River is one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy Prague for two.\" class=\"wp-image-11939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?resize=324%2C216&amp;ssl=1 324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?resize=416%2C277&amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/valentynska-plavba-prahou-s-veceri-drinkem-a-zivou-hudbou.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>A romantic boat cruise on the Vltava River is one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy Prague for two<\/em><\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/cruise-category\/sightseeing-cruises\/\" title=\"Sightseeing cruises\">Sightseeing cruises<\/a>:<\/strong> one-hour sightseeing cruises that take you around Prague&rsquo;s most important sights such as Charles Bridge, <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&lt;img width=&#039;200&#039; height=&#039;133&#039; src=&#039;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?fit=200%2C133&amp;amp;ssl=1&#039; class=&#039;cmtt-tooltip-featured-image wp-post-image&#039; alt=&#039;Prague castle&#039; style=&#039;width: 200px; margin-top: 2%;float: right; margin-left: 2%;&#039; sizes=&#039;(max-width: 9999px) 200px,auto&#039; loading=&#039;eager&#039; srcset=&#039;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?resize=324%2C216&amp;amp;ssl=1 324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?resize=416%2C277&amp;amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/praguecruises.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hrad-prazsky-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;amp;ssl=1 768w&#039; \/&gt;Prague Castle is a historical fortress and the seat of Czech rulers and presidents in Prague. It is one of the largest castle complexes in the world and a major tourist attraction. &lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/glossary\/prague-castle\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Prague Castle<\/a>, the National Theatre and Kampa. Some of the cruises have a commentary that will give you an insight into the history and attractions of these places. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/tag-cruises\/cruise-with-lunch\/\" title=\"Cruises with lunch\">Lunch<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/praguecruises.eu\/en\/tag-cruises\/cruise-with-dinner\/\" title=\"dinner cruises\">dinner<\/a>cruises:<\/strong> for an even more romantic experience, you can choose a lunch or dinner cruise. These cruises usually last 2-3 hours and include a sumptuous buffet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional customs on May Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kiss under a cherry blossom tree:<\/strong> tradition says that couples should kiss under a blossoming tree, usually a cherry tree, so that their love will last and the woman will not wither.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carrying flowers to the statue of Karel Hynek M&aacute;cha at Pet&#345;&iacute;n: <\/strong>This custom is reminiscent of M&aacute;cha&rsquo;s poem May, which begins with the lines &#8220;It was late evening &#8211; the first of May &#8211; the evening of May &#8211; it was the time of love&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>So, whether you decide to take a romantic stroll along Petrin Hill, a picnic at Vy&scaron;ehrad or a cruise on the Vltava River, I believe you will enjoy May Day in Prague!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May Day is the day when couples in love go for walks, kiss under the blossoming trees and enjoy the spring atmosphere. 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