Search results
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has become one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Prague suffered considerably less damage during World War II than some other major cities in the region, allowing most of its historic architecture to stay true to form.
- 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
History Old control tower built in 1937 (rear view) – now...
- 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
History Monument to the protector of the university, Emperor...
- 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’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.
People also ask
Why is Prague a popular tourist destination?
Is Prague a statutory city?
Was Prague a Soviet city?
How did Prague become a city?
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).
The Old Town of Prague (Czech: Staré Město pražské, German: Prager Altstadt) is a medieval settlement of Prague, Czech Republic. It was separated from the outside by a semi-circular moat and wall, connected to the Vltava river at both of its ends.
Charles Bridge in the historic centre of Prague. There is a long history of tourism in the Czech Republic. Prague is one of the most visited cities of the world, with 6–8 million visitors per year.
Renaissance. The city flourished during the 14th century during the reign of Charles IV, of the Luxembourg dynasty. Charles was the eldest son of Czech Princess Elizabeth of Bohemia and John of Luxembourg. He was born in Prague in 14 of May 1316 and became King of Bohemia upon the death of his father in 1346.
