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Prague ( / ˈprɑːɡ / PRAHG; Czech: Praha [ˈpraɦa] ⓘ) [a] is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic [9] and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.4 million people. [10] The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters.
- 8th century
- 100 00 – 199 00
- 399 m (1,309 ft)
- Czech Republic
- Prague FAQs: Overview of Initial Travel Tips
- Our Hotel Tip For Prague
- Prague Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do and See
- Prague from Above: The Most Beautiful Viewpoints
- Eating & Drinking in Prague: Our Culinary Tips
- Don’ts in Prague: Just No!
- Practical Travel Tips For Getting There & Transport While There
- Map: Overview of All Sights & Travel Tips
Interesting facts & useful info about Prague
1. Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republicand has 1.3 million inhabitants. However, the centre is quite compact and almost all the sights can be reached on foot. 2. The historic centre of Prague has been a UNESCO World Heritage Sitesince 1992. 3. Prague’s city landscape is characterised by Baroque, Renaissance and Gothicstyles. You can also find some Art Nouveau buildings. For us personally, Prague reminds us a lot of Vienna – perhaps that is why we like Prague so much. 4. Prague is...
Prague bucket list: What can I experience in Prague?
Before we introduce Prague’s main sights later in this travel guide, we would like to give you a short overview of what awaits you in Prague. Here is our small but mighty bucket list for your trip: 1. Wake up early to marvel at the sunrise from Charles Bridge. 2. Peer down into the depths from the town hall tower. 3. Observe the astronomical clock on the hour. 4. Walk up to Prague Castle and enjoy the view from there. 5. Drink a freshly poured tap beer. (Be aware of the excessive prices in to...
How many days should I plan for Prague?
If you stay two nights(and have a few hours on the arrival and departure days), then you can discover the main attractions in Prague without a problem. The city is comparatively compact, so you can easily visit the main highlights in about 48 hours. Although: You won’t have much time for relaxing strolls. So, if you like to take it a little easier, then we would recommend staying three to four nights.
Before we get to Prague’s main attractions and reveal the best things to do, we would like to let you in on our hotel tip. Because the perfect city visit goes hand in hand with the perfect accommodation– and we’ve found just that. The BoHo Hotel Prague is a stylish boutique hoteldirectly in Prague’s old town. We can warmly recommend this feel-good ...
Charles Bridge
Unwritten rule: You aren’t allowed to leave Prague without having taken a stroll over Charles Bridge (“Karlův most”). The historicstone bridgecrosses over the Vltava River and connects Prague’s old town with the city districts of Malá Strana and Hradčany (where the Prague Castle is enthroned). Charles Bridge (together with the castle) is the main attractionin Prague and the city’s landmark. So it’s no wonder that there is a frenzy like no other during the day here. You don’t see a lot of the...
Prague Castle
Prague Castle is boldly enthroned on an approximate 70-metre-high hill over the Vltava River. Taking a walk around the Hradčany district is an absolute must on any trip to Prague. Don’t worry: The ascent is not as difficult as you think. For example, you can opt to take the path via the old castle stairs(“Staré zámecké schody”). There you will also be rewarded with a beautiful view back towards the city. Once you reach the top, the largest enclosed castle grounds in the world awaits you. Prag...
Old Town Square: Old Town Hall & the Church of Our Lady before Týn
Now we move to the other side of the Vltava River, in Prague’s old town. The main square far and wide is the Old Town Square. When you walk through Prague’s curvy alleyways, you will eventually end up here at some point. The Old Town Square isa true work of art: Each row of houses is more beautiful than the last. Several of Prague’s main attractions are also nestled in the Old Town Square, including, above all, the Old Town Hall and the striking Church of Our Lady before Týn.
Tower of the Old Town Hall
The most iconic view of Prague from a birds-eye-viewcan be enjoyed from the tower of the Old Town Hall. The way up is quite intriguing: You don’t go up a classic staircase (other than at the beginning and end). Instead, you take a spiral staircase up. Once you reach the top, a view out in all directionsawaits you. We personally found the view over to the Old Town Square to be especially beautiful. The Church of Our Lady before Týn is also very impressive from this perspective. Our tip: We cam...
Old Town Bridge Tower
Probably the best view of Charles Bridgeyou can get is from the Old Town Bridge Tower. This Gothic gate tower (city gate and tower in one) is located right at the entrance to the bridge and is hard to miss. Once you conquer the 138 steps, you can look forward to a grand 360-degree view. The viewing platform at the top is very narrow and crooked, so you actually need to hunch over a little the whole time. The view – especially towards Charles Bridge – is fabulous. We decided to visit shortly b...
Letna Park
Letna Park is a free viewpoint, which is also very popular with many locals. It is located on a hill north of Prague’s Old Town and is a beloved day trip destination for jogging or walks. You have a beautiful view over Praguefrom Letna Park, including the bridges. (Too bad Charles Bridge isn’t the most prominent, but okay – you can’t have everything.) You can walk to the park from Charles Bridge in around 20 minutes. You will get a good view from the historic Hanavský pavilion(a café is also...
Prague Specialties
The Bohemian kitchenis one thing above all: Meat-heavy. And hearty. But we can reassure you: There are now also unbelievably great, modern-inspired restaurants of the highest quality. In any case, we had excellent (vegetarian) food in Prague. The Czech sweet treatsare an absolute highlight, which are of course very reminiscent of the Austrian classics, including curd dumplings, pancakes, buchtel or golatschen (Danish pastry stuffed with e.g. curd cheese). Available on almost every corner, but...
Our tips for cafés & restaurants in Prague
Café Café: One of our favourite cafés in Prague’s Old Town. Here you are seated in a very nice setting and there are the most delicious cakes and slices. Very recommendable. Ema Espresso Bar: This hip coffee bar, which is extremely popular with young people, has amazing coffee. Perfect for a short coffee break. The Eatery: By far (!) our favourite culinary discover in Prague. We hadn’t eaten as well as we did in this stylish, industrial style restaurant in a long time. The menu is small but g...
Don’t ever shop in the countless candy storesin the historic old town. The quality is bad, and the prices are terrible – an absolute rip off. If you want to buy Czech sweets, then you can stock up...Always keep a close eye on your valuables– otherwise the pickpockets will have an easy time. Unfortunately, Prague doesn’t have the best reputation in this regard. That especially goes for the well...You should never ever exchange your money on the street. Unfortunately, that is a well-known scam in Prague. They will try to sell you notes worth next to nothing. If you need to exchange your mone...Watch out for the excessive pricesaround the Town Square. You will lose your money here faster than you would like.Transport while there: Getting from A to B in Prague
Almost all of the sight sin Prague are located very close together, so you can reach them on foot. For example, we covered (almost) all of the routes on foot. For the further distances, there is a well-developed public transport system (subway, trams & buses). You will find ticket info and a route planner on the official website, the Prague Public Transit Company. Unfortunately, taking a taxi in Prague is not the best call at the moment. Clueless tourists are often charged exorbitant prices....
For better orientation, you will find an overview of all the main sights and best things to do and seein Prague marked on this map. What’s the optimal way to use the map? Our tip: Simply click on the top right corner to open the map in the Google Maps App on your smartphone. That way you can easily navigate your way from A to B in Prague. This trav...
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87001148 [1] Added to NRHP. July 9, 1987. The Prague Hotel is located at 1402 South 13th Street on the southwest corner of South 13th and William Streets in the heart of the Little Bohemia neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. Designed by Joseph Guth and built−in 1898, this building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
- July 9, 1987
- Guth, J.P.
- 1898
- 1402 South 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Oct 17, 2022 · In the heart of the UNESCO Heritage site is the five-star NH Collection Prague Carlo IV, housed in a heritage-protected neo-renaissance palace. It recently reopened to reveal a restoration and design overhaul to provide upgraded services and an ambience of a past splendor with all the mod cons. Under the creative eye of the heritage office and ...
- Vicki Arkoff
At the city’s founding in the 9th century, Prague was official home to the kings of Bohemia. Located on the banks of the Vltava it was a hub for trade, and soon became the capital of the Bohemian Kingdom and Holy Roman Empire. In 1348, Central Europe’s first university was founded within the city’s limits.
Mar 20, 2009 · News. A snapshot of historic Prague from The Augustine hotel. March 20, 2009. The 101-room hotel is ideally located in Prague's fashionable Malá Strana neighborhood, just a stone's throw from the majestic Prague Castle and within easy reach of the city's many fascinating tourist attractions.
Dec 27, 2017 · Home > Destinations > Europe > Czech Republic > Prague > Hotels > Prague's 10 Loveliest Most Historic Hotels. Jennifer Rigby | December 27, 2017. Prague, the so-called "mother of...
