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About Prague

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and the Bohemia region. It's a city to discover, from the Old Town Square to the Castle District. Its streets are lined with shops of wooden objects and puppets, there are musicians in the corners that give the streets an atmosphere of romance and places that recall the ancient history of the city. You can enjoy incredible sunsets from Charles Bridge and dinners by candlelight in the small restaurants of Mala Strana. Prague becomes yours when you live it.

Moving around

The public transport in Prague is very efficient and has metro, tram and bus lines. The metro only has three lines but they arrive at the main points of interest and the tram is one of the most popular means of transport.

Out & About

Every trip to Prague must have a walk along Charles Bridge at night: the lights of the ships, the ghostly statues and the Royal Palace in the distance provide a breathtaking spectacle. Nor can you miss a boat trip on the river Vltava to admire the city from a different perspective.

Stare Mesto, or Old Town, is the historic center of Prague and it's the most lively and touristic part of town. The Old Town Square is the place where life is concentrated in the city. The City Hall is located here and in its tower stands out the Astronomical Clock, the most famous medieval clock in the world. The most famous monument of Prague is Charles Bridge, which connects Stare Mesto with Mala Strana. It's home to wonderful historic buildings. In the square of Mala Strana, you have to visit the Church of St. Nicholas. From the top, you'll enjoy the stunning views.

Prague's Castle is the largest medieval fortress in the world. Inside, you'll find the Cathedral of Saint Vitus. Inside the castle, there's the Golden Lane which is a short, narrow street named after the goldsmiths who lived here long ago. Kafka lived in this street.

In the Jewish Quarter, Josefov, you can take a tour of the six synagogues.

The summit of Mount Petrin is the perfect place to admire Prague in all its immensity and splendor. The tram is the best way to go.

What's going on in

If you come to Prague, don't miss a representation of the famous Black Theatre, a form of dramatized theater where fantasy is the most important part.

In February, it takes place the Masopust, the Czech Mardi Gras, in Zizkov. The celebration usually ends with a parade through the streets of the city.

In June, the Museums Night takes place. Most of them are open from 19h to 01h.

From mid-June to late July the Traditional Czech Food and Crafts Market is organized. Folk music performances cheer it up.

In July there's the Shakespeare Summer Festival in which his works are represented in the courtyard of the Castle.

In October, it's the turn of the International Jazz Festival. There you can enjoy the performances of national and international groups.

Shopping

Throughout the city of Prague, you will find shops selling beautiful puppets.

As the name suggests, the Bohemian crystal is from this region so you can find many shops to buy it. It's one of the most typical gifts to buy as a souvenir of the country.

The Wenceslas Square and its surroundings have the largest variety of shops and malls. You can find the most interesting shops in the streets surrounding the square. The luxury shops are on the streets Narodni Trida, Na Prikope and Parizka.

What's cooking?

Eating in Prague is relatively inexpensive. The cuisine is mainly based on dishes made with pork. The most typical is the goulash in any of its variants. It's also very typical to eat something in the streets of Prague. You will find stalls selling sausages of all types imaginable.

One of the major attractions of Prague is the beer, delicious and cheap. There are many different types.

Weather

The best time to visit Prague is during spring and fall when temperatures are pleasant because in winter it's quite cold and summers are hot and damp.

Practical information

European Union citizens can enter the country without a visa. The official language of Prague and the rest of the country is Czech but you'll have no problem communicating in English.

With the Prague Card you will enjoy discounts on most of the monuments. In addition to that, the card comes with a small guide with basic information about the main visits.

So...

Known as the City of a Hundred Spires or the Golden City, Prague seems like a place straight out from a fairy tale. Come and visit this dreamy city and you'll go back to another era.