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Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV (r. 1346–1378) and Rudolf II (r. 1575–1611).
- Prague Castle
Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad; [ˈpraʃskiː ˈɦrat]) is a...
- Prague Astronomical Clock
The Prague astronomical clock or Prague Orloj (Czech:...
- Václav Havel Airport Prague
Václav Havel Airport Prague, formerly Prague Ruzyně...
- Old Town Square
Old Town Square (Czech: Staroměstské náměstí...
- Bohemia
Bohemia (/ b oʊ ˈ h iː m i ə / boh-HEE-mee-ə; Czech: Čechy...
- Outline of The Czech Republic
The location of the Czech Republic Flag-map of the Czech...
- List of People From Prague
Prague, the capital of today's Czech Republic, has been for...
- Defenestrations of Prague
The 1419 Defenestration of Prague. The First Defenestration...
- Charles University
Charles University (CU; Czech: Univerzita Karlova, UK;...
- Prague Castle
- ATMs
- Foreign Money
- Money Exchange
These ATMs throughout Prague do not charge a fee for withdrawing money: Fio banka, KB (Komerční banka) and Raiffeisenbank. All other banks and ATM chains take 99–150 Kč and/or a 6–15% fee for currency conversion for a withdrawal. In addition, any ATM might trick you into accepting Dynamic currency conversion (see DCC) — Euronetis notorious for this...
Sometimes it is also possible to pay with euros (hotels in the centre of Prague, McDonalds, KFC, Marks & Spencer – also accepts British pounds, Albert and Billa supermarkets, etc.), but the exchange rate may be slightly unfavourable and change is almost always given only in Kč. Dm-drogerie markt (cosmetics and health food) and New Yorker (clothing)...
In Prague, especially around tourist sights, there are plenty of exchange offices with very bad rates and misleading advertisements (often advertising 0% commission, but providing only nearly half of the official exchange rate). Good rates are found for example: 1. eXchange sro (Kaprova 14/13) near the Prague astronomical clock is the main currency...
Prague is one of the most visited cities of the world, with 6–8 million visitors per year. Tourist regions. For the needs of tourism, the Czech Republic is divided into 17 tourist regions, further divided into 40 subregions. The regions partly overlap with the administrative regions, but natural areas of tourist importance are set aside.
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Prague’s official tourist information site. Here you will find information about Prague’s sights and other places of interest, a calendar of events, practical info, dining tips, and plenty of interesting articles.
Since then, Praha City has become one of Europe’s and the globe’s top tourist destinations, drawing millions of visitors annually. Exploring Prague’s iconic highlights, such as the majestic Prague Castle and the charming Charles Bridge, is a must-do when experiencing the best of Prague’s rich cultural heritage.
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in terms of its setting on both banks of the Vltava River, its townscape of burgher houses and palaces punctuated by towers, and its individual buildings. The historic centre represents a supreme manifestation of Medieval urbanism (the New Town of Emperor Charles IV built as the New Jerusalem).
01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. St Vitus Cathedral. Prague. Built over a time span of almost 600 years, St Vitus is one of the most richly endowed cathedrals in central Europe. It is pivotal to the religious and… Charles Bridge. Malá Strana. Strolling across Charles Bridge is everybody’s favourite Prague activity.
